Repair kits for acrylic bathtubs: selection criteria and tips for use

An acrylic bathtub always looks perfect in any interior. Many people choose this type of plumbing for the reason that it is easier to clean and, of course, for its aesthetic appearance.

But over time, due to improper operation, the impeccable appearance of the bath is spoiled by chips or even cracks. But do not rush to change the bath, because by making a small repair of your bath, you can significantly extend its service life. How to do it correctly on your own, you will learn from our material.

Today in hardware stores you can find a wide variety of sets. For example, the Samodelkin kits, which are designed specifically for the repair of acrylic bathtubs.

Before deciding on a particular set, you need to determine the scope of work and deal with the types of damage. As a rule, these are small chips and cracks. But sometimes the bathtub is badly damaged and holes are formed in it. Even for such severe damage, you can pick up a repair kit for acrylic bathtubs, with which you can bring your favorite bathtub back to life.

True, we want to immediately mention that after the repair the bathtub will not be like new, since any thing after the repair is able to restore all its functions by only 80%. Nevertheless, this will significantly extend its life.

Removing chips and cracks is the most common problem faced by owners of acrylic plumbing. There are a lot of repair kits for such cases. As a rule, this is a jar of reducing agent, which is intended specifically for acrylic products and a polishing paste. Also, the set must include detailed instructions and a set of sandpaper for polishing the surface.

To repair holes and deep cracks, another set is needed - a reinforcing set. Accordingly, this kit includes slightly different materials. These are special resins, glass mat, special glue and tape, which is intended for the repair of acrylic bathtubs. Also included should be a set of sandpaper and polish.

If small scratches appear on the surface of the bath, and the surface itself has become a little rough (not as perfectly smooth as before), then there is a special tool for this case as well. This kit should contain sandpaper and a jar of acrylic with hardener.

If before the color of the bath was truly white, but now it has faded a little and yellow spots began to appear, that is, the solution to this problem. We recommend buying a special polishing kit. With the help of such a kit, you can easily return the snow-white look to plumbing from acrylic, as well as eliminate the roughness of the bath itself. This repair kit includes a set of sandpaper, polish and detailed instructions.

Before choosing a particular set and opting for a particular manufacturer, be sure to listen to the reviews of those who have already encountered a similar problem.

Before proceeding with self-repair, be sure to study the instructions that are in each repair kit.

We have prepared recommendations for you to help you use the set correctly and return the previous look to the bathroom:

• to eliminate chips, you first need to process the surface around it with coarse-grained sandpaper;
• as soon as you finish processing, we recommend wiping the surface with soapy water and leaving everything to dry completely;
• then you should degrease the surface - this is easy to do using the most common alcohol;
• after that, following the clear instructions of the instructions, you can start repairing the acrylic bath.

We recommend covering the chip with liquid acrylic using a rubber spatula, which is more flexible and will not cause additional scratches during work. The acrylic layer should be flush with the surface of the bath.

Due to a strong impact, if a heavy object falls into the bath, a crack will form. In order to eliminate it, you need a special kit, a drill and a rubber spatula.

Before proceeding with sanding the surface, you need to use a drill to make two small holes at both ends of the crack. The hole should be no more than half a centimeter, and this is necessary so that the crack does not "creep" further.

After (as described above) - sand the surface around the crack with sandpaper. We also recommend treating the surface with soapy water and then degreasing it with alcohol. Next, you need to strictly follow the instructions in order to dilute and prepare all the components in the correct proportions. The prepared mixture is closed with a spatula and left to dry for ten to twelve hours. The final stage will be polishing.

If a real hole or a deep crack has formed in the bathroom, then here you cannot do without a special repair tape. Remember that the tape must be specifically for repairing the acrylic bathtub - another will not work here.

The repair process begins with the fact that you will need to seal the hole with this tape. It is important to remember that the tape is applied exclusively from the outside of the bath. Next, you need to reinforce this damaged area. This is done using a special tool that is in the set - glass mat.

The polishing kit is very easy to use. To begin with, we recommend moistening the entire surface with water, then treat it with coarse-grained sandpaper and wash off all residues, dust from the surface. After - the polish itself is applied, according to the instructions.

All of the above repair methods can be clearly seen in the following video.

We also recommend reading a few tips that will come in handy when repairing a bath.

• Remember that special glue, acrylic and hardener must be included in every repair kit. Check their availability so that you do not have to buy these components separately later.
• So that over time the plumbing does not lose its appearance, try to use cleaners designed specifically for acrylic. We do not recommend cleaning the surface with abrasive products - they leave scratches.
• In the bathroom, where there is an acrylic sanitary ware, it is not recommended to use any heating devices. This applies not only to the heater, but also to various hair styling devices.