Reglazing a Shower Frame

Tape off the sections of the shower you do not wish to reglaze. Since you will be reglazing the frame of the shower, make sure the shower glass, floor and any area of the wall you do not want to reglaze are covered with newspaper. Attach the newspaper to surface using duct tape.

Mix 1 cup of liquid dishwashing detergent and 6 cups of water into a bucket, and apply this cleaning solution directly to the shower frame with a sponge. Thoroughly wash the shower frame to remove any debris and mildew accumulation. Commercial-strength cleaning agents may be needed if the frame is heavily soiled. Allow the shower frame to air dry for at least eight hours.

Attach 150-to-180 grit sandpaper to a palm sander and gently sand the entire shower frame. Do not sand the frame too much but just enough so the surface is not smooth to the touch.

Wipe away any dust and debris from the frame with a damp fabric cloth. Allow the frame to completely dry.

Put on a ventilator mask and latex gloves and apply a thin coat of an acrylic chemical bonding agent to help the new glaze stick to the surface of the shower frame. Home improvement stores have the proper bonding agent.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when applying the chemical bonding agent. Allow the bonding agent to completely dry according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Apply two coats of an epoxy-based primer using a paint sprayer. Review the bonding agent previously applied as some bonding agents may also act as a refinishing primer.

Spray a coat of an acrylic-based topcoat with a paint sprayer, which is available at major home improvement stores. Allow the first coat to dry for 30 minutes before spraying an additional coat. If necessary, spray a third coat after the second has dried.