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QuestionHow long will epoxy last?Kevin Snow is a Commercial Painting Professional and the Owner of Ridge Painting Company. With over 12 years of experience, he specializes in painting commercial facilities and new build constructions. Kevin and his team are fully licensed and insured.The finish on a painted bathtub should last a good while—just make sure that the tub is super clean first. If it's not clean, the epoxy won't adhere well.
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QuestionCan I paint a moss green bathtub white?Community AnswerYes, but you will have to paint quite a few layers to cover the green.
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QuestionWill the materials used to paint a tub be harmful to a septic tank?Sarah BattilanaCommunity AnswerYou generally shouldn't put any kind of paint down the drain if you have a septic tank. Instead, dispose of the paint by taking it to a recycling center.
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QuestionCan I use denatured alcohol on a cast iron bathtub?Sarah BattilanaCommunity AnswerYes, but it's generally recommended that you use it to simply wipe down the tup after having bleached and cleaned it, and before sanding it down.
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QuestionCan I use acrylic enamel paint on a fiberglass bathtub?Sarah BattilanaCommunity AnswerFiberglass tends to reject acrylic paints, but it might take it you sand it down first and also use a primer.
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QuestionWhen working with epoxy, do I need to prep the bathtub?Sarah BattilanaCommunity AnswerYes. You need to clean the tub with bleach and water, and then sand it down with 400 grit wet/dry sandpaper, and then again with 600 grit wet/dry sandpaper.
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QuestionI have painted my bath with hamerite and now got ridges how can I get rid of themSarah BattilanaCommunity AnswerYou may need to sand down your tub and reapply paint to fully get rid of the ridges.
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