Acrylic bathtubs are currently the most popular products among customers. However, as with any material, it can also develop defects, scratches, and even cracks. How to renovate an acrylic bathtub that has scratches on its surface? Contrary to appearances, this is not a difficult or complicated task, and most scratches can be removed on your own.
Is it difficult to repair an acrylic bathtub?
Acrylic is a material with a uniform structure and color throughout its entire mass. Thanks to these properties, even if scratches and scuffs appear on its surface, they can be removed without any problems. Bathtubs acrylic are functional and useful in this respect, because they retain their beautiful appearance for a long time, because any defects can be easily removed? All it takes is a little willingness and work to restore our bathtub's beautiful appearance.
How to renovate an acrylic bathtub with minor scratches?
If the acrylic bathtub has only small scratches, you can use a small amount of wax-free car polish. Bathroom equipment stores also offer special care kits for acrylic surfaces, which most often include:
- dirt remover
- polishing paste
- sandpaper
If you purchase a care kit, follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer. Start the repair work by thoroughly cleaning the surface with a cleaning agent. Then, using sandpaper, start sanding down the damage. In this case, so-called wet sandpaper is used. As a rule, first use coarse-grained paper, then finer-grained paper. Dry the polished bathtub thoroughly and polish it with polishing paste until it shines.
Remember: Acrylic bathtubs with minor scratches do not require long polishing. Just five minutes is enough to restore their shine.
How to repair deep scratches?
In the case of larger scratches, scuffs and cracks in acrylic, it is recommended to use a repair kit, which consists of liquid acrylic and hardener, as well as polishing paste. If possible, choose a product from the same manufacturer that produced the acrylic bathtub. This will ensure that the color of the repaired surface will be identical to that of the entire bathtub.
Starting the repair bathtubs remember to thoroughly degrease and clean it. Then follow the instructions included by the manufacturer in the repair kit. Mix the liquid acrylic and hardener together, then fill the gap. Leave the prepared mortar to dry, then grind and polish in the same way as for minor damage.
Is it worth repairing acrylic bathtubs?
If we are not planning to change the arrangement of our bathroom, it is definitely worth spending a small amount of time repairing the bathtub . It is not a complicated or difficult task. Even children can handle it, so we can successfully involve them in helping. Of course, if we do this, remember to keep an eye on our children so that they do not come up with some stupid idea and do not hurt themselves through their own carelessness.
