Reglazing the Outside of a Bathtub

Old or vintage bathtubs can greatly benefit from reglazing. The inside of the bathtub gets the biggest daily workout, and you may want to hire the services of a reglazing professional. The outside of the tub is a great do-it-yourself project since it involves just sanding and painting. Before reglazing a bathtub that is more than 50 years old, test the surface for lead, which should be professionally removed for health reasons.

Things You'll Need

• 80-grit sandpaper
• Tack cloth
• Painter's tape
• Teaspoon
• Foam roller
• Primer
• Oil-based paint

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Sand the outside of the tub thoroughly with 80-grit sandpaper to remove all of the old paint and to create a smooth finish. Remove all grit thoroughly with a tack cloth.

   • 2

     Apply an even coat of primer on the outside of the tub with a foam roller. Let the primer dry for three hours.

   • 3

     Add an even coat of oil-based paint on the outside of the tub with the foam roller. Let the paint dry for 24 hours then add another coat.