How To Paint A Bathtub Yourself | The STRONGEST & CHEAPEST Way To Refinish Your Bathtub!

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Today I'm sharing how to paint a bathtub yourself. I'll show you how to paint a bathtub, how to prep it beforehand and how to ventilate your bathroom to remove those harmful fumes. After doing a ton of research I decided to go with Rustoleum Marine Coatings Topside Paint instead of the Tub & Tile refinishing kit for a couple of reasons. A) It's cheaper! (Check it out, linked below) and B) the reviews I found on the product page all seemed to say this worked a lot better. Also, it comes ready to go instead of having to mix products together and has several color options!
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Supplies:
Rustoleum Marine Topside Paint: amzn.to/3zQWGNY *AF
6 Inch Duct Fan: amzn.to/3vDi8Ta *AF
25 FT Vent Hose (for 6 Inch fan): amzn.to/3iW51cY *AF
Peel & Stick Zipper: amzn.to/3wMZkCc *AF
3M Respirator: amzn.to/3vGW8Ha *AF
3M Respirator Cartridges: amzn.to/3gFdqjs *AF
Paint Roller w/ Foam Cover Refills: amzn.to/2TN39sz *AF
Disposable Paint Trays: amzn.to/3wJ0krh *AF
Foam Paint Brushes
Painters Tape
120 and 220 sanding blocks
tack cloth
bathtub cleaner and scrub brush
razor blade (pick one up that comes with the protective handle)
Drop Cloth (don't use thin plastic with the zipper, it won't hold up. I used 2 mil. with mine and it worked well)
gloves
protective eyewear
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:44 prep work
4:36 ventilation
7:02 doorway seal
7:59 taping off tub
10:08 respirator
10:33 first coat
14:49 second coat
16:32 end results
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@TheNiftyNester Год назад

Click here to watch the rest of my "Bathroom Makeover On A Budget" series, including the final reveal! 😍 ru-vid.com/group/PLwZvriAUeKYrPB-qyqkZksXnRSlZ8rgOX

@shannoncopp7418 Год назад

Can this be done over ceramic tiles?

@TheNiftyNester Год назад

Yes, this paint will work on ceramic tile. Follow the same steps and sand the tile beforehand to make sure the paint will stick since tile is usually glazed.

@sentientghost Год назад

How well did it hold up?

@TheNiftyNester Год назад

Really well! It looks almost exactly like it did on day one. This bathtub takes a beating, I can't believe how well it's held up. I'm working on the updated video. It is taking me longer than expected to get it done, but I'll have it posted soon.

@TheJrtree3 Год назад

Well I'm sold on this idea, great tutorial.

@thetubguy2293 10 месяцев назад

I do this professionally and I gotta tell you that you got skillz lady. Nice job and even better job prepping.

@dorothylangenstein Месяц назад

This is a good video.

@wolfcrossing 7 месяцев назад

I’m so glad boat paint works so well. This is exactly what I bought for my RV shower. Thanks

@halfmoonyogi4997 Год назад

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I just refinished my bathtub and the old bubbling sheet of tiles above it. I've been in this apartment 2 years and my landlord said she'd have the maintenance team do it when I moved in. She even already had the kit. She never did. I then asked her to recaulk last summer, as it as starting to mold and be difficult to clean. She kept saying the guy would be in touch and he never was. She's a very hands off landlord, doesn't care what I do, and my rent is ridiculously cheap in the midst of this housing crisis. So I started painting different areas of my little apartment that need a coat of paint. It's looking so much better! I finished the tub and shower surround in one day, two coats with two packages of Rust-Oleum tub and tile. Phew, it IS strong, even with an n95. Next time I'm buying a respirator. I had to take breaks, as I was feeling dizzy. Except for a few imperfections, it looks brand new, fresh and clean. I scrubbed and scrubbed but couldn't get the old grey stains out. It was looking so nasty, I didn't even want to take a shower. I stripped the caulking and will be doing that as well. Thank you for showing me that I can do it! I am so excited to add some plants and candles and take a bubble bath!

@marelleq1506 11 месяцев назад

I love how you spoke it was careful and clear just right for the viewer

@gehancheung1505 11 месяцев назад

I just happened upon your video, and was SO blown away by your resourcefulness (vent fan and hose setup; research performed to choose the Rustoleum Marine Coatings Topside Paint instead of the Tub & Tile refinishing kit), thoroughness, and, simply, excellent video. You are quite the DiYer! Thanks for the inspiration.

@user-uo3em6lx2u 7 месяцев назад

2 years later, how's it holding up? Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

@sugarstea Месяц назад

I'd like to know too.

@ericawoodall6920 Час назад

Me too! How's it holding up?

@mburns1679 2 года назад

I have watched several video re painting bath tile and tub. Yours is the best. I love that you list the supplies. Great tips.

@fancygurl719 2 года назад

Thank you so much all your tips and product suggestions make me feel like I COULD do this compared to other tutorials I’ve watched!

@onhiranch2678 2 года назад

I’ve never seen a better DIY video done by a woman (or man!)!! You seriously need to be discovered and have your own DIY tv series! The idea to sand between coats is a great one. I’m about to refinish showers and bathtubs in a mobile home. Thanks for all your great tips.

@TheNiftyNester 2 года назад

Thank you so much!!! ❤️ You are too kind 😊 Good luck with yours, I hope it goes well and you love it!

@darkshadowsx5949 Год назад

it may be a good tutorial but the pitch of her voice is quite vexing. could be my cheap amazon sound bar though.

@susanabushaban2719 Год назад

@@TheNiftyNester Hi nice video have you had to touch up on this tub does it look patchy after showering and can you scrub shower when needs cleaning and not worry

@MelAtlNP 6 месяцев назад

Exactly my thoughts! More people need to know about your channel!

@Anonymous-ji4sb Год назад

Thank you, this is exactly what I’m looking for! My house is super ghetto and I’m just trying to make it look a little bit less ghetto because I’m hosting a huge Christmas family reunion. 😅

@TheNiftyNester Год назад

Oh man, that sounds like a lot of work in a short amount of time! Good luck with your projects and have a great Christmas family reunion!

@reddsofine1 Год назад

Yo!! The way your comment made me holler! 😆😅😄 This was too funny!!

@dovespaligrino8312 Год назад

Just buy a new tub.. It will be cheaper in the long run..

@TheNiftyNester Год назад

@@dovespaligrino8312 it's never cheaper to buy a new tub. I can't afford a new tub but I can afford to refinish the one I have and there's a lot of people in the same situation. Even if I have to refinish it again after a few years it'll still cost me less than a new tub. But if you can afford a new tub that's great!

@Black_Samurai-fish Год назад

@@TheNiftyNesterI’m buying a new house, I’m soooo excited to be getting it. It’s a huge 1800’s house, but it’s so ugly, ugly paint, the ugliest pink toilet, pink sink, yellow and red wallpaper, I can go on. That’s not the worst of it, the sewer line is broken and the roof has some damage that HAS to be fixed, and the electrical is out of date so the whole house has to be reworked. 90k for the house but another 40k for the repairs alone, that doesn’t cover all the ugly stuff, hideous bathroom, horribly ugly kitchen, I need all new appliances etc. but of course now I’m broke and just can’t afford it. Being able to paint my tub, paint over old ugly “but in good shape” tiles etc is super cheap but still makes a huge difference until I can afford to replace the appliances. Btw we’re a family of 8 on one income, thanks for realizing not everyone in every situation can afford to just up and buy a new tub etc.

@Anthony-du3he 2 года назад

When i use this topside paint i use a 3/8 nap roller. It holds more paint and as you said it self levels. I noticed when using the foam roller i got more air bubbles in the paint giving me a more bubbly finish (this was actually on my boat) but i liked the durability of the product and was considering doing my soaker tub with it next. Thanks for sharing

@G-P-E-N 2 года назад

Excellent video, awesome work and results!!! Thank you for a well done video, informative, with no rambling or babbling about stupid stuff, to the point and a job actually well done without cutting corners! I so wish many other youtubers would take a lesson from you!

@TheNiftyNester 2 года назад

Thank you so much! ❤ I try to not ramble, I tend to over explain sometimes so I'm really glad to hear that you didn't feel like I was doing that.

@G-P-E-N 2 года назад

@@TheNiftyNester You did a fantastic job, both with the video and the editing, and with the actual job, like a total boss!!! Thank you so much!

@lovematters7122 Год назад

You are amazingly thorough and clearly very talented at DIY projects! Thank you for sharing in such detail every step of this process. The tub/shower surround looks fabulous!

@TheNiftyNester Год назад

Thank you so much! ❤️

@pacman3556 9 месяцев назад

I used marine boat paint to paint the tiles in my tub/ shower (left the bath tub did not paint it). It looked great when it was done. After about one year it still looked pretty good. After about 2 years it started to show defects- small scratches and some minor peeling (mostly were the bar of soap was constantly hitting the wall). However now after 3 years it has started to really yellow. It still looks "white" (not horrible yellow like you would see in a smoker's home or bad yellowing you see in bright sunlight). It would still look kind of white if it was by itself however because it is directly next to the original high gloss bath tub, toilet, cabinets, shower bar etc that are all manufacture painted (I believe power coated or porcelain) gloss white the yellowing of the marine paint becomes very noticeable. There is a big difference between the painted tiles and gloss white tub. Directly after painting the tiles the paint will look just like this video. Gloss white tiles blending nicely with the gloss bath tub. However be prepared to repaint every few years because it will definitely yellow over time. I am just happy I only painted my tiles that can be easier replace or covered with a liner if I dont' want to keep repainting vs painting my entire bathtub that would cost thousands of dollars to replace. Overall experience it looks great directly after painting. However it will yellow so be prepared to repaint every few years (in my experience three years).

@selfishbirch 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for your experience! Not I'm thinking to add some tint so yellow won't be a problem. Green or whatever tub is better than scratched one anyways. You saved me a lot of time in three years period

@geritavares6031 4 дня назад

It shows yellow from the oil in the paint

@brendabertsch9352 8 месяцев назад

This changes everything! The other channels need to talk about their personal lives and I see some editing but this seems really real. Thanks! I'm definitely going back to watch your other videos

@moniquemc4553 Год назад

You did an amazing job! I love how mindful you were with your prep.

@jeffflowers729 Год назад

What a great job. Topside is made for painting fiberglass boats so it makes perfect sense to use on a fiberglass tub enclosure. If you have a true tile surround and cast iron tub I'd be inclined to say use the tub n tile refinishing kit.

@barbarawhite7337 Год назад

Thank you for the amount of details you added to this vlog. I ordered the paint and I'm going to follow your steps - to the T. You inspire me. Thank you, again!

@DonPapito Год назад

I've watched many diy videos, and I'd have to say this is one of the best I've ever seen. Nice work and thanks for taking the time to share

@TheNiftyNester Год назад

Thank you so very much for your kind comment!!! ❤️ I appreciate you!

@christineaguilar-barth6346 Год назад

I’m inspired! I have a list going so I can complete this project soon, thank you for explaining every little detail!

@TheNiftyNester Год назад

Thank you so much and you're welcome! Good luck with yours, I hope it goes great!

@c-hawkins4358 Год назад

I finished my bathtub project and I like how it turned out. Thank you for the video it was a great tutorial. I asked about fixing runs and ended up lightly sanding any flaws and doing a total 3rd coat and I"m glad I did. After it dried for 3 days I took 0000 steel wool and went over the paint job which smoothed out small ridges from the paint roller and it looks great.

@TheNiftyNester Год назад

I'm glad to hear it turned out well, thank you for the update!

@sjc3426 Год назад

How is the paint job holding up so far?

@ms.creepylee 8 месяцев назад

Nice!!!❤❤ Thank you for speaking so clearly and such thorough steps. It came out great! I have a stand up shower that I will be doing

@therules2012 2 года назад

Wow!! I just signed a new apartment lease and the bathtub needs some work but I knew that I could love up on it

@TheNiftyNester 2 года назад

Awesome thank you! I'm so glad this is helpful, congrats on the new apartment!

@lunargoddess2002 Год назад

I want to do the same. I’m just worried that I won’t get my deposit back.

@joyallison7450 3 года назад

This is incredible! I literally just discovered your channel, and am binge watching all your stuff! I'm older ( late 50s), but love to tackle DIY projects! You make them look easy, and do an amazing job! Thank you for sharing your creativity and talent! I can't wait to paint my bathtub! 😊😊

@TheNiftyNester 2 года назад

I'm sorry I'm just now responding, thank you so much for your kind comment! I love hearing from other women DIYers, there's nothing we can't tackle and it doesn't matter how old or young we are. Keep at it!

@harmeetsingh9446 2 года назад

@@TheNiftyNester Thanks for responding. Another important thing I had was how long over the years the glaze is supposed to last with this brand?

@lidy2014 2 года назад

Omg sameeeeee Her voice is soothing and the way she explains is so catching I just caught myself watching her pool videos And I don’t have a pool lol

@user-zp8mw4dz1n 11 месяцев назад

Good grief after the fan motor, the plastic zipper, the face breathing mask, the scrubbing and cleaning etc. You should have just bought and installed a new surround from a supply depot store! Same price tag!

@TheFvonreiche 2 года назад

Now that I have looked at all the videos on RU-vid regarding panting a bath tub, I have ended on the best and the last video. Thanks!

@DIYPowerCouple 2 года назад

The ventilation system that you created was super cool. We really liked the inline duct exhaust fan. Great job.

@TheNiftyNester 2 года назад

Thank you!

@maryrobinson7590 2 года назад

I like the ventilation system too. Hey, didn't I just subscribe to y'all? LOL

@sarahpicard8657 Год назад

Hello! Great job . Do I need a ventilation system if I have a window in my bathroom ? Thanks ❤️

@marttyd Год назад

I have exhaust fan in bathroom, would that be sufficient? Should I keep bathroom door closed or open with doors and windows of house open.

@TheNiftyNester Год назад

If you have a window, then you can put a fan in that window, and that would be enough to exhaust the fumes. If you don't have a window, then you probably want to use a stronger exhaust fan than the one in your bathroom. Bathroom exhaust fans aren't usually very strong, so it just depends on how long it takes yours to circulate the air in your bathroom. You'll also want to keep the bathroom door closed or seal off the doorway so you don't fill the rest of your house with fumes. I hope that helps.

@chuckhall5347 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the tip on this budget friendly alternative! Great work!

@christinefeucht8668 2 года назад

I’m impressed too. Excellent job. I’ve been watching numerous channels and yours is the best. Thank you so much. I’m going to get the marine paint and not the rustolium

@TheNiftyNester 2 года назад

Thank you so much! 😊 Good luck and I hope your tub turns out amazingly!

@wireyone23 Год назад

Excellent video. I will be using this one when we refinish our tub. Thank you!

@susieangelo6410 4 месяца назад

Fantastico! You're a Pro at this! You're the Best! Thank you for teaching us! 💜

@andreapaula9438 Год назад

You did a really good job! My bathroom is just like yours beige and I would like to paint. I gonna watch your video again and start to work! Thank you for sharing.

@christinabrittain5735 25 дней назад

So much prep involved! I’ve been wanting to paint my bathtub but now I’m going to slow down a bit and make sure I first purchase all the supplies you recommend and wait for a time the kids are with their dad so they don’t need to bathe at home for 5 days.

@galady8632 Год назад

I cannot understand why you only have 25.2k Subscribers! Your information sharing is the best I have found and I watch a LOT of home improvement videos. (And zero television.) Your list of items utilized in your videos and the timeline are very helpful. With over 2 million views it seems something is amiss. I do wish we could all manage to work at the speed in your videos, everyone would complete all their projects in less than a month. (That would be particularly helpful for me re repairing where I fell through my kitchen floor - twice. Not in the same place so there's 2 holes now. Water damage can be sneaky.)

@r.powerborn8026 21 час назад

I just have my tub only to do. I will let you know how it turns out. Great video! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

@nancyp631 Год назад

Looks very professional! ❤ very nice!

@WorthlessNickores 9 месяцев назад

This is VERY freaking well done ma'am! You're amazing!

@Geo-oe8ce 2 месяца назад

Very nice! But why oh why would you not remove the shower faucet trim?!?! It takes lees time to remove a couple of screws then to cover it with tape… not to mention the next trim may be smaller or a different shape. 🤷‍♂️

@bnSol2011 Месяц назад

omg!!!! you did such an amazing job on this bathroom tub and on a budget.

@brooketaylor808 Год назад

Thank you for this! I'm redoing my house all on my own on a budget and looking for cheap good ways to do these big projects.

@TheNiftyNester Год назад

You're welcome and thank you! I'm glad this was helpful. It's a lot of work doing your own renovations but it's so rewarding and you will save so much money!

@bettyk3372 Год назад

This is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks so much!

@TheNiftyNester Год назад

You're welcome and thank you!

@picklepineapples4370 2 года назад

I didn't even think of that ! I have to do a bathroom and I happen to have left over topside from my daughters sailboat ⛵️ 🤟🏼😊thank you!

@toonybrain Год назад

You were very thorough throughout the process. It turned out very, very nice. Fine job.

@TheNiftyNester Год назад

Thank you so much!!! ❤️

@Lucastaway 2 года назад

I’m renovating a 66 year old house. The bathroom is okay but the bath tile is puke green. I’ve avoided replacing them for a year now. I’m so happy I found this. I actually have a can of that paint from a previous project. Next month I’ll give this a shot! Thanks for the lesson! Also that zipper is going to be a game changer!

@TheNiftyNester 2 года назад

Thank you! It's always nice to have product on hand already for a project. I hope your tiles turn out well! You'll love the zipper, it's definitely one of those things you don't realize you need in your life until you have it lol.

@darkshadowsx5949 Год назад

i've never puked green. its always clear with whatever i ate within the last 12 hours. if you have green than that's bile from the liver or gallbladder. and you likely should see a doctor.

@barbpotter2014 Год назад

What about a regular tub and not for a fiberglass surround?

@whitneyjones7098 Год назад

Thank you so much for this video. You gave me the confidence to finally do a bathroom remodel and I am so glad that I found this alternative to buying or building a new shower. I only have 1 coat finished and it looks brand new. You’re awesome! You make things simple and easy to follow!

@smunevar Год назад

How's it holding up? Would you recommend it?

@angrycannibal6625 2 года назад

You are awesome. I love your matter of fact approach. I’m more confident to start now.

@TheNiftyNester 2 года назад

Thank you so much! ❤️ I'm glad this was helpful, good luck with yours!

@gohan9638 Год назад

Thanks for all the information you have gathered and informed me about vary well done 👏

@psycheinc-theSLC 11 месяцев назад

This is absolutely fantastic content - Wow! I was going to buy a new corner sink but I've decided to paint it and save some money. I'll just get new taps as the Sales are on. Again, wonderful content, so well presented! Thank you Nifty Nester. Blessings always.Psyche aka Psyche Thompson UK 🌹

@sabrinapegues3012 11 месяцев назад

Thus is the best video ive seen yet.. thank u

@jlf6803 Год назад

You were amazingly thorough in cleaning ❤️

@disenosenminutos9152 2 года назад

Thanks so much for this awesome video :) It turned out amazing!

@TheNiftyNester 2 года назад

Thank you!!!

@lisawellnitz9076 3 месяца назад

What a really nice job very impressive, thank you for this video. I am definitely going to roll with your advice.Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.

@DanielSmith-zb5pj Год назад

Thanks for the great video! You crushed it! Used your Amazon links to prep for my project 😊

@TheNiftyNester Год назад

Thank you so much! Good luck with yours, I'd love to hear how it turns out!

@PeaceDayCortez Год назад

Awesome! I can't wait to try this.

@razeeka13 5 месяцев назад

Good job I am loving it ❤

@pagemcnally Год назад

Thank you!! Lord bless you!! I've been trying to fix what that stupid tub kit did to my tub!!! This paint is so much better!!!!

@ny3683syr 9 месяцев назад

great job. love the ventilation tips.

@alita7736 Год назад

Thank you so much for the video. That paint is cheaper and looks really fine!

@TheNiftyNester Год назад

You're welcome, thank you!

@nancylee189 Месяц назад

What a great job!!!! Really impressive.😊

@melanieeaton3344 Год назад

I am so glad I watched your video!!! I need to refinish my tub but was a bit intimidated with the 2 part stuff. Thank you so very much!

@TheNiftyNester Год назад

Thank you so much! Yeah I would 100% use this stuff again, it's so easy to work with. Good luck with yours!

@sheilasansing5512 Год назад

@@TheNiftyNester what kind of paint did you use on this project?

@TheNiftyNester Год назад

It's called Rustoleum Topside Marine Paint. There's a link in the description box of this video as well if that helps.

@patmax238 Год назад

It looks fabulous 😊

@tysonjensen2175 Год назад

Coming from a boat builder and avid DIYer. Nice work! I liked what you chose to do prep. wise. One thought to consider... Using a 2 part QUALITY marine epoxy based paint (like awl grip) would yeild a harder and longer lasting finish... it would also be more dangerous to apply (and more expensive) and vent, so it does have downsides... and perhaps with that small enclosed bathroom might prove too dangerous to do... but worth considering for those projects you want to do one time and be done with it for 20 years.

@smunevar Год назад

Which 2 part marine epoxy do you recommend?

@tgoodman757 11 месяцев назад

@pheezus Год назад

This was really good and easy to follow, thanks!

@TheNiftyNester Год назад

You're welcome, thank you so much!

@karmelabun1999 10 месяцев назад

Wow! Excellent! I would love to learn this. I wish there were programs/training for home repairs and or renovations.

@lissa7006 2 года назад

You are such an inspiring person. 🎉 Thank you for sharing 🙏

@TheNiftyNester 2 года назад

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️

@veessayin2878 3 месяца назад

Did this in a rental rental house. I used my drill with an attached scrubber for cleaning and a rotary sander. I cleaned it at least 10X. (Probably some undiagnosed OCD, 😅) Prep is EVERYTHING! Don't use abrasive cleaners or scrubbers after painting. 2 Tenants later and it still looks good.

@wbarwegen 6 месяцев назад

You are very good at this. Thank you.

@cassienelson4388 Год назад

Thank you for making this video I currently moved in to an old apartment and the current renters painted the tub but it’s peeling off and my landlords don’t plan to clean it up. I hate taking showers it looks so gross. I can’t wait to start this project so I can enjoy my showers and baths again. 🤗

@TheNiftyNester Год назад

Thank you and you're welcome! If you've already given it a try I hope it turned out well, if not then good luck!

@cynthiaw.6037 Год назад

Girl you did that! OMG!

@berrygirl8998 10 месяцев назад

Never mind . I got the answer. Thankyou. I’m so excited to get my showers done.

@seismicswan5419 Год назад

Very easy to understand explanation. Thank you for that!

@TheNiftyNester Год назад

You're welcome, thank you so much! ❤️

@cindyk4145 6 месяцев назад

I had my tub professionally refinished, its a cast iron tub. Its lasted me 20+ years! He told me not to use anything with bleach in it to clean it, so i never used any products with bleach to clean it.

@moneyfornothing3264 2 года назад

Excellent job!! Thanks for sharing.

@TheNiftyNester 2 года назад

Thank you!

@williamstreit7116 Год назад

Thank you for your great video. It gave me the confidence to do my green 40yr old Kohler fiberglass shower tub. It was in perfect shape but wrong color. My wife loves the new glossy white look of the Rustoleum top coat now. There are a few things I learned. Sand with 220 at start and between all coats. We could see some scratching in finished product from the 150 grit I used initially. It took 4 coats to completely hide the green and the sanding marks. The $30 quart can ran out after the 3rd coat. Don't use the cheap $1 foam roller kit from the dollar store. The tray worked great but the foam expanded and kept falling off the roller. I then purchased a high quality foam roller and it worked great for the following 3 coats. I was able to reuse the same roller by keeping it in a baggie over night. Use a foam brush to do the detail work. The horse hair brush I used didn't work well at all. I was hoping for a better looking result when all finished. The self leveling properties of the paint didn't smooth out the over lapping from the roller. Not real noticeable unless the light reflects off the surface at an angle which happens with a window or light fixture. It took me 2hrs to remove the old glass sliding shower door. Took lots of elbow grease and goof off to remove adhesive and silicone caulking. It took another 8 hrs to finish sanding and painting. It is still quite smelly in the bathroom after a week. Smells like vinegar. If I had to do it over I would use appliance white spray paint (not the epoxy) for the areas above the water line in the tub. I used this on a fridge and it looked very professional. This would have been a lot cheaper, faster, less smelly and better looking. Not sure how it would hold up to every day shower use but it would be easy to respray if needed. If anybody does this let me know how it turned out. Hope this helps someone.

@kyliewilson5800 7 месяцев назад

Did you sand again after the 4th coat?

@williamstreit7116 7 месяцев назад

@@kyliewilson5800 nope. I'm tempted too. I would just do the side wall since it is most noticable there. However, we rarely use that shower and the smell took a month to resolve. I can still detect the smell 6 months later. The finish is holding up well. There have been about a dozen showers taken so far. I will wait until summer before redoing.

@nettynordor7822 2 месяца назад

wow! great tutorial. thanks a million!

@cesarboone4404 Год назад

Awesome work 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻!!

@julibugable Год назад

Wow. I’m impressed.

@TheNiftyNester Год назад

Thank you!

@katemoore6249 Год назад

That looks great!!

@petraa9416 Год назад

Wow! That looks great! Thank you!

@TheNiftyNester Год назад

You're welcome, thank you so much!

@eternylbliss2151 Год назад

Great! Mine sure needs this make over - I see it can be purchased in colors I could have a red tub and black walls :D Now I just have to go without taking a shower for a week....

@TheNiftyNester Год назад

Thank you! But yeah, that's the only downside. If you don't have a spare bathroom, you're without a shower for a week, like you said.

@Karen-so1st 7 месяцев назад

Could you tell me how the Rust-Oleum marine paint has held up? I'm in the process of doing my tub, and I thought of using an enamel paint. Then I saw your video. Thank you Karen

@Scalpel13 6 месяцев назад

Haters gonna hate..yawn. I'm doing this next week. Appreciate the info and the tutorial!

@alesiaburris45 7 месяцев назад

This was incredible!!!! Ty!

@joannebogias9299 2 года назад

Thank you, this is a great instructional video.

@TheNiftyNester 2 года назад

You're welcome, thank you!

@nattyl2070 9 месяцев назад

Wow. U did an Awesome job!!!

@emilybudrawich2411 9 месяцев назад

Wow, I am impressed

@BrittyTX 2 года назад

This video is amazing! We just bought a house with a guest bath that is so similar, but our tub surround is even uglier. (Yellow, but maybe supposed to have been beige?) I’m curious how you handled the caulking around the surround. Did you remove it beforehand, and caulk before painting? Or did you go back and caulk after painting? TIA. Hoping to start prep for this next weekend. We repainted the bathroom Swiss Coffee and now it’s made the surround color extra offensive!

@lindawilson4625 Год назад

Nice job! Congrats!

@SuperMystifier Год назад

Such a detailed video! The best on tub painting I’ve seen. I’m curious how this is holding up after some time

@TheNiftyNester Год назад

Thank you!!! It's held up really well. I haven't had any issues with chipping, peeling, or anything like that. This bathtub gets a lot of use daily, and it still looks amazing. I wanted to have the update video posted months ago but had some things come up and haven't been able to get it done. I am hoping to finish that video soon, though.

@re575817 Месяц назад

Awesome job!

@jeffreysmith3704 2 года назад

Very professional job!!

@TheNiftyNester 2 года назад

Thank you!!!

@TheNiftyNester Год назад

You can watch the BATHROOM MAKEOVER ON A BUDGET final episode & reveal right here! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tjeefKzNcUU.html

@cindyg159 Год назад

Great job. Just remember not to use bleach or bath mats on resurfaced tubs. The bleach will make the paint bubble and the mats will pull up the paint. I'm an apartment manager and residents tend to forget and mess up the tubs.

@TheNiftyNester Год назад

@CindyLou42 Thank you! Can I ask what you guys use to refinish the bathtubs at your complex? I've used bleach cleaner on mine without any problems, although I've only used it a few times. I usually use a different bathtub cleaner. I know a lot of the tub and tile kits are epoxy, I wonder if bleach is bad for epoxy specifically?

@cindyg159 Год назад

@@TheNiftyNester The company we use applies a urethane coating and recommends cleaning with Lysol, Mr. Clean, Fantastik, Scrubbing bubbles, Formula 409 or anything mild and non abrasive. If you use bleach, you'll notice the paint will start peeling after a few months. If you use it a lot, it may start peeling within a month.

@cynthiaescobar3762 Год назад

Good job! Thanks for the effort!

@TheNiftyNester Год назад

Thank you so much! ❤️

@JoP444 11 месяцев назад

New sub. Thank you . Just what I needed just now 👍

@jmejmzzz Год назад

You are BEAUTIFUL And BRILLIANT!!!! Thank you so much!☆♡☆ I removed the drain, faucet and overflow though. Not hard to do at all

@cynthianelson7401 3 года назад

Wow what a difference 👏

@TheNiftyNester 3 года назад

Thank you!!

@kendralash7179 2 года назад

This was a VERY GOOD video.

@amyserna1204 11 месяцев назад

Watching this video made me super tired. It looks like SO much work, but you made it look SO easy! The outcome was gorgeous and really helped motivate me to press on with my plans to do my sink, stand up shower, jetted tub and upstairs tub/shower combo. 😵‍💫 I'm tired again. Lol. Wanna come help?! Lol. Great work! I look forward to more of your videos!