Product Description

Don't replace it - Refinish it! Rust-Oleum Specialty Tub & Tile Refreshing Kit acts and looks like porcelain and ceramic. Apply to ceramic, porcelain or fiberglass. Epoxy Acrylic Formula just like the professionals use. PRODUCT FEATURES: -Fast-drying -Indoor/Outdoor -Durable, corrosion-resistant Pre-treat tub with a household cleaner rather than muriatic acid.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2358 in Home Improvement
• Color: White
• Brand: Rustoleum
• Model: 7860519
• Number of items: 1

Features

• No acid etching required
• Can be completed in a half of a day
• Durable and washable
• Self leveling
• Superior water resistance

From the Manufacturer
Rust-Oleum Tub and Tile Refinishing kit is a durable high-performance, epoxy, acrylic paint that combines the performance of a professional quality formula with the convince of a consumer-friendly process.

Customer Reviews

pretty good stuff
I have an ancient cast iron sink that has become porous, cracked and difficult to clean over the years. I don't have much money for remodelling, so I bought this stuff in bisque.

It has extensive instructions which involve scrubbing, sanding, and washing the porcelain with TSP. I followed the instructions to the letter except for removing the stainless drain connectors, which are stuck and I'm not strong enough to budge them even when I bought the right tool. So, I painted over them. The package declares that the epoxy surface is self-leveling, and it is so -- even with two coats using a soft lacquer brush the epoxy goes on a bit bubbly, but it becomes smooth and glossy as it dries.

This was three months ago. In the meantime, I resurfaced my counter, painted my cabinets, did other renovation work guaranteed to muck up a sink. I did in fact chip and scratch this epoxy surface, but here's the good news -- I bought another package of Rustoleum epoxy, mixed only four teaspoons worth, and patched the chips -- twice. The stuff keeps in sealed cans, so you have a long-term supply of small scratch repairs. The surrounding epoxy evidently "melts" to accept the patch. I gave the scratches two coats (dry sponging the surface to feather the edges a bit between coats) and you can't tell the scratch was ever there. Now that my construction is done, the sink holds up quite well to ordinary food preparation and dish washing without further mishap. It has not chipped or peeled over the porcelain, although it does give off a chemical odor for a couple of weeks if you fill the sink with hot water.

The surface is not as hard as the porcelain, of course, and you can't scour it. Nevertheless, it cleans pretty well with a soft scrubby and it looks nicer than the old sink.

I give it four instead of five stars because it is beginning to chip around the stainless pipe connection -- but I did violate the instructions by painting this over. And I score it down one star because the surface is a bit fragile and you have to treat it considerably more kindly than a porcelain or stainless sink. But the fact that you can patch scratches to the finish, evidently forever, makes this a cheap and durable fix that will last until I save up for a major kitchen remodel.

It does what it is says..
As long as you take your prep work seriously, which is not a lot but still somewhat time consuming, you will be pleased with the results. I had to cover an 85 year old tub and tiles that were painted with regular high gloss paint, what a PITA it was to clean off years on paint and decades of filth. I couldn't be happier with the results.

It has a texture to it that is somewhat slippery when wet, so be careful. Also the smell is strong, really strong. Wear a mask. One can was enough for the job, but I went away for a week and the can was dried solid. I ended up doing seven coats in 3 days to get everything the way I like it. One word of advice (beyond your following the manufacturing instructions) is cut in on the corners and around the drain, then use a wide roller to do all the big areas - just like painting any wall. Buy as many disposable brushes and rollers as you plan on coats, too. They can't be cleaned after use, I tried.

Great cover-up for ugly fiberglass tub!
We bought a used RV and the fiberglass tub was discolored an ugly yellow. I ordered this product in almond color, received it in a few days. I cleaned the tub quite well with a green scrubby and Simple Green, rinsed well, and the next day, applied this paint. You mix 2 parts together before applying with paint brush and/or roller. I used both ... disposable roller for larger areas and small disposable bristle brush for the corners. It applied easily and leveled quite well. One half the can covered the tub and surround with one coat. The label warns you to use good ventilation, and it would be wise to follow that advice. I wished I had used a mask, too. I had a headache and was dizzy when finished (about 3 hours).
We allowed about 2 weeks to dry before using the tub, and it has held up well through about 25 showers, with no chipping or peeling. I am VERY pleased with this product. It solved my problem well and inexpensively.