Bathtub Refinishing Brush-On Paint And Primer Directions
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Warning
PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. USE LATEX GLOVES WHEN HANDLING COATINGS AND PRIMER BONDING AGENT. FOLLOW MANUFACTURES DIRECTIONS AND AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. IF YOU OR ANYONE IN YOUR HOME HAS RESPIRATORY HEALTH PROBLEMS OR ASTHMA, DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT. EXTINGUISH ALL IGNITION SOURCES. DO NOT SMOKE WHILE USING. FLAMMABLE.
COLOR MATCHES OF YOUR EXISTING FIXTURE MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE. IN THIS CASE, REFINISH THE ENTIRE FIXTURE.
KITCHEN SINKS RECEIVE A LOT OF ABUSE FROM POTS, PANS, SILVERWARE AND OTHER ITEMS DROPPED IN THEM. REAPPLICATION MAY BE NEEDED IF COATING IS CHIPPED Or DAMAGED. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANSERS OR PADS. CLEAN WITH A NON BLEACH NONE ABRASIVE CLEANSER.
REPAIRS Must be completed prior to using this product. Chips, cracks, cuts, peeling paint, holes or other damage can be repaired by using one of our repair kits.
TOOLS NEEDED 1 Foam Brush Or For A Better Finish Use Foam Type Rollers And Brushes, Paint Tray, Acetone, 1 Sheet Of 100 Grit Sand Paper, Pair Of Disposable Gloves, Masking Paper, 1 Inch Roll Of Tape.
DIRECTIONS
STEP 1 – PREPARING THE FIXTURE (Bathtubs, sinks, tile, fiberglass showers, countertops, cultured marble)
A. Use products at room temperatures above 60 degrees only. The preparation of the fixture is the most important step in the refinishing process. Follow directions completely.
B. Surface must be clean, dry and free from rust. Remove caulking with a razor blade or putty knife. Remove soap scum, grease, wax, etc by wiping the fixture with Acetone purchased from your local hardware store. Remove paint droppings, excess caulking or other material that is on the surface by sanding with 80 grit sandpaper. All Fiberglass fixtures must be thoroughly sanded with 80 grit sandpaper to roughen the surface prior to applying the primer bonding agent. (Exceptions are formica countertops, cultured marble and plastics. These surfaces require a light sanding with 320 grit sandpaper)
C. Remove any rust with a wire brush.
Special Note For Porcelain Bathtubs, Sinks and Ceramic Tile Surfaces. Kit includes steel wool. After sanding to remove foreign materials only, then use the steel wool to scratch up the porcelain or ceramic tile surface and wipe away any debris.
D. Chip or Crack Repairs In Sinks, Bathtubs, Tile, Cultured Marble and Fiberglass. If chips, cracks or dings are present. These must be repaired prior to refinishing. Repair kits, with easy to follow directions are available from our Super Store. After repairs are made, remove any left over debris and wipe the repaired area lightly with a small amount of Acetone on a paper towel (Wear Gloves And A Solvent Rated Dust Mask Or Respirator). Acetone is flammable so dispose of the paper towel in a closed metal container.
* REMOVE ANY SILICONE OR OTHER TYPES OF CAULKING FROM THE FIXTURE COMPLETELY – SANDING MAY BE REQUIRED.
STEP 2 – Applying Masking Tape and Primer
Make sure fixture is dry and free of debris. Mask plumbing fixtures and surrounding areas with masking tape and paper if needed. Be sure to mask the drain areas of bathtubs and sinks. Cut excess tape from drains using a razor knife. Wipe the entire fixture with Acetone prior to applying the primer. Allow Acetone to evaporate completely. Primer Bonding Agent – Apply the primer bonding agent using a folded paper towel (Wear Gloves And A Solvent Rated Dust Mask Or Respirator). Lightly saturate the paper towel with the bonding agent primer. Wipe the fixture down with the bonding agent primer using a circular motion. Make sure to cover the entire fixture with the bonding agent primer. Allow the bonding agent primer to dry completely, takes about 20 minutes. Primer is flammable so dispose of the paper towel in a closed metal container.
STEP 3 – Applying The Brush-On Color Coating
A. Mask off plumbing fixtures, walls, or any other surfaces not being refinished.
B. Mix paint thoroughly. . Do not try to apply coating all at once. Apply one light coat and finish with a good, wet, shiny coat waiting for the coating to dry to the touch prior to applying each coat..
C. Avoid runs, If you do get any runs, wipe the paint off with a paper towel lightly saturated with acetone.
D. When finished, remove masking tape and paper. Do not allow fixture to dry with masking tape or paper left on it. Be careful not to get debris on wet coating. Allow to Dry 24-48 hours depending on temperature and humidity – DO NOT USE THE FIXTURE OR ALLOW THE PAINTED AREA TO GET WET FOR 24-48 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY FANS OR HEAT TO TRY AND SPEED UP DRYING TIME THIS ACTUALLY DELAYS DRYING TIMES.
Clean Up with paint thinner or dispose of brushes, rollers and other materials properly. Do not allow children in the work area.
CARE AND CLEANING
Never clean fixtures with abrasive cleanser, or scrub pads. Do not use bleach or drain cleaners. Do not use suction type bath mats in bathtubs, all of these will damage the finish. Shelf life of product is approximately 1 year. Keep out of reach of children.
USE THESE PRODUCTS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
The Bathtub Refinishing Referral Network will not be liability for incidental or consequential damages, arising from the use, or misuse of these products. Any claims regarding these products must be directed to the manufacturer. Product received damaged during shipment must be reported to the shipping company within 24 hours of receipt of damaged goods and the Bathtub Refinishing Referral Network must be notified at sales@refinishingonline.com .
Returns: Any item returned due to damage in shipping or a defective item, must receive an Identification tag, prior to shipping the item back to the supplier. Tag is only available by emailing the Bathtub Refinishing Referral Network at the above email address. We must be contacted within 24 hours of receiving a damaged or defective item. No item will be accepted without an ID tag. Refunds will include replacement of the damaged or defective product only and are provided from the manufacturer.
This product is dangerous if misused. The customer or enduser(s) assume full responsibility for its proper use and application, as outlined in these installation instructions. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are available upon request.