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Can lead poisoning be contracted from missing enamel on an old bathtub?
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Did John Michael Kohler invent the enamel bathtub?
In 1883 he enamelled a cast iron horse trough, so yes, he invented the enamel bathtub.
What kind of paint do you use above a bathtub where water may splash?
Enamel or Melamine .
Is there a spray on enamel for a bathtub?
Yes there are several varieties of spray on enamel. Most spray on products can be found at any hardware store or purchased online.
Can a bathtub be painted?
Yes, with a special enamel used for that purpose. ------------------------------ Yes, it is best left to a professional to paint it electrostatically with epoxy enamel (or other) paint. They do it in your home without having to move the tub. It not expensive.
What can you do to spruce up your white bathtub that has yellowed?
A mixture of bleach, bi carb soda and Coca Cola will remove anything. But for a tarnished bath - if it has gotten into the enamel it is sometimes better to buy new enamel paint and repaint the bath white.
What bathtub material retains heat the best?
Metal baths (enamel on steel or cast iron) retain more heat than their acrylic or fiberglass versions
What is a bathtub?
As we all know, bathtub is a container used mainly for bathing.It plays an important role in our family.It is good for our health,such as blood pressure and muscles,it may brings plenty of happiness for our families.The materials used to make them include iron, wood, steel, acrylic, enamel and fiberglass.
Can you use krylon h2o acrylic latex spray paint for bathtub?
It will not last very long. Much better to use a full enamel spray or an epoxy base.
Can enamel be influenced by diet or diseases?
Yes. Any part of the body can be influenced by disease and most are influenced by diet. Enamel is bone and bone benefits from calcium.There are any number of diseases that can harm your teeth. Some types of radiation poisoning can cause you to lose your teeth.
Why is the bath tub the safest place to be during a tornado?
Actually a basement is the best place to go, even if it doesn't have a bathtub. A bathtub is the next best place. First a bathtub will obviously be in the bathroom where the pipes actually reinforce the walls. Additionally bathrooms are typically small and their walls are less likely to fail than those of larger rooms. Finally the bathtub itself is usually made of enamel, which is a tough substance that can help shield against debris, the number 1 killer in tornadoes.
Can you use enamel spray paint to paint a bathtub?
Enamel paint can be used on porcelain or iron bathtubs with great results, so I'll walk you through this process, just in case you're unsure about how to do this.You Will Need These MaterialsWhite vinegar WaterTowel Palm sander 150-grit sandpaperRespirator mask Plastic bag Tape Epoxy enamel spray paint Oil based primer Oil based enamel paint 1200-grit wet/dry sandpaper InstructionsClean the bath tub thoroughly with a mixture of white vinegar and water. The vinegar will help remove any dirt or greasy residue on the tub. Rinse the tub to remove the vinegar and dry it with a towel.Equip a palm sander with 150-grit sandpaper. Sand the inside and the outside of the tub to roughen the surface, this will allow the paint to properly adhere to the bathtub.Remove the fixtures of the bathtub or cover the fixtures with a plastic bag. Tape the bag down at the base of the fixtures to prevent painting them when you paint the inside of the tub.Spray the inside of the bathtub with an epoxy enamel spray paint such as Krylon epoxy enamel paint. These paints are available at most home improvement stores and will resist moisture which is necessary for paint on the inside of a bathtub.5 Paint the outside of the tub with an oil based metal primer such as Rust-Oleum metal primer. Let the primer dry completely.Apply a coat of oil based enamel paint to the outside of the tub. Let the first coat of paint dry and then apply a second coat.Sand the second coat of paint with 1200-grit wet/dry sandpaper used wet. This will help shine the enamel paint.I hope this helps you out with your project! Good luck!--The Violet
How do you determine if a bathtub is porcelain or not?
porcelain bathtubs are always cold and feel like glass and have no give. fiber glass and plastic tubs are warmer to the touch, soft and give if pressed on, Enamel when tapped with the hand sound metallic
