There are two surface preparation methods being used by bathtub refinishing businesses today.

The first process is, the acid etch process. This process has been used for many years. After etching, the surface is cleaned and wet sanded to remove all residue and dried, next, an epoxy primer is applied to the surface and allowed to dry before applying the topcoat.

The second process which has become widely used with many refinishing companies lately, this process includes the cleaning of surface to be refinished, then applying a wipe on bonding agent to the surface, then applying the topcoat.

Depending on the age, color and surface profile of your tub determines which primer is used..

The tub refinishing process in briefly described below

• The first step is to remove the old caulking & repair chips and cracks, .

• Next a two step cleaning process is done to completely clean the tub .

• Next we use a very mild acidic based cleaner to give the surface a light etch, for correct surface profile, any remaining moisture is dried.

Next, we mask off the area to be resurfaced with masking paper and plastic for delicate or normal surfaces and drop cloths to protect the flooring. Once masking is complete, I set up the ventilation and spraying equipment.

• The bonding agent or primer is applied, a final check of the surface to be refinished is made, the topcoat is mixed and sprayed, I apply 3 coats of resin to the surface in stages to ensure proper layout and gloss.

Refinishing is a very skilled trade and profession that takes a few years to wrap your mind around and learn, and many years to Master, As of 2015 I have 18 years of professional refinishing under the belt, Choose wisely. Choose the experience, the attention to the details, and the commitment to quality, it matters.

If you don’t have the time and skill sets to the job right the first time, when and where are you going to find them to come back and re-do it..