Tips On DIY Bathroom Tile Refinishing Dallas

By Eliza Mendoza


In every home, bathrooms are normally the most used room. Due to this the tiles become worn out, scraped, scratched and they develop a dull appearance. No matter the quality of tiles, tub or counter in your bathroom, after some time the wear and tear will be very damaging and end up leaving a film of grime and grout that will make the entire room to appear very dirty. Remodeling the bathroom may cost you a lot of money so it is better to refinish it. Bathroom tile refinishing Dallas requires some tools and a little effort. Though it may take some time, it is possible to do the work on your own.

The market is currently providing different products that are used to refurbish bathrooms. The products may require being used in addition with others. You can visit your local hardware to find the right products to be used with the tiles. Ensure that you go for a refurbishing kit that has good quality. The good thing about the kit is that they have everything required in the process. The package has the following; rubber gloves, cleaning pads, industrial strength epoxy and special powder.

The first thing is preparing your surface. You should use a sand paper on the surface. This will help in preparation of the surface where new paint will be applied on. If you have adequate time, you can sand paper by use of your hands. However, when time is limited, you can use electric sander which is quick and simple to use. During the sanding process, you should use a dust mask in protecting your airways.

After that, clean the dust away to be able to see if every part has been sand. This will also help you to see all the dents that need to be filled. Use filler putty that is specific for tiles. Then, give the filler time to dry well. Once dry, you should sand the surface again to ensure that the filler putty blends in with the tiles.

The other thing that you need to do is to protect the area you are working on. Tape around the area that you want to paint. Cover bathrooms faucets and other accessories with a cloth, painters paper or a tape so that you do not spray paint on them.

From there, apply the first coat. Most homeowner use low-pressure spray gun or a brush to apply a thin and even first epoxy coating. When doing this task, it is important to wear a respirator for protection as paint can damage your lungs. The painted surface should then be given at least 24hours to dry before you embark on applying the second coat.

When you are satisfied that the surface has dried well, you can apply the second coat. The second coat may need like five days to dry completely before you can use the room. Using the area too fast before proper drying has been ensured can disrupt the setting and leveling of the epoxy which in turn causes uneven breaks that will look very unprofessional.

The good thing about tile refinishing Dallas epoxy kit comes with a white color that easily blends with common bathroom tiles. When looking for a light color shade of epoxy, you can add a particular proportion of universal tint. You cannot change epoxy to dark colors because it is bright white. A major benefit about epoxy kits is that they are safe when using on different surfaces. All you need is ensuring that the surface is thoroughly cleaned.




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