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Old 01-23-2012, 12:54 PM
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I want to refinish the shower/tub unit in the guest bath while my wife is in Jamaica this week. She absolutely cannot stand the mess. I talked to a couple guys in St. Tammany Parish this morning, but, they can't come this week. Well, I'm gonna tackle it myself. Any you guys done this? Any helpful hints would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 01-23-2012, 01:03 PM
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By asking "Any you guys done this?" are you talking about refinishing a shower/tub or pissing off the ole lady?? Cuz I've done ALOT of the second one!!! lol
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Old 01-23-2012, 01:55 PM
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Lowes has a refinishing kit for $60
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I dont think any of us need help pissing off the old lady. Form reading some of these post we have a few people who are profesionals at it.
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Old 01-23-2012, 02:18 PM
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Can we please stay on topic? I need some help here.

Jordan, I already got the primer/paint. It's a two-part epoxy. I ain't going the rattle can route. I want it to last.
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Call Re-bath. They specialize in tubs for the elderly. They have grab handles and benches in them.
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Call Re-bath. They specialize in tubs for the elderly. They have grab handles and benches in them.
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Can we please stay on topic? I need some help here.

Jordan, I already got the primer/paint. It's a two-part epoxy. I ain't going the rattle can route. I want it to last.
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Can we please stay on topic? I need some help here.

Jordan, I already got the primer/paint. It's a two-part epoxy. I ain't going the rattle can route. I want it to last.
If you've got that part, what part are you unsure about? Call me. I may be able to help ya.
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that Epoxy is what we use on the tubs in our housing. Its held up for 5 going on 6 years now.
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that Epoxy is what we use on the tubs in our housing. Its held up for 5 going on 6 years now.
where you get the epoxy? we are gettin ready to put our house for sale and i have one tube that needs alittle cosmetic help...... mainly just bottom is discolored some.
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where you get the epoxy? we are gettin ready to put our house for sale and i have one tube that needs alittle cosmetic help...... mainly just bottom is discolored some.
Quit taking a deuce while you're in da tub. :-)


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Well, I finished preppin' it last night...took seemingly forever. Gonna mask everything and attempt to spray it today.

Ever start something you wish you hadn't?
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The kit is at lowes
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Finished painting the unit yesterday. Turned out remarkably well considerin' I had no idea what I was doin'. I water sanded it today with 1000# sandpaper and, hopefully, I'll be able to find the glaze/polish I need tomorrow so I can buff it. While it is somewhat rewarding to know that I did this myself.....I doubt I'll ever tackle another one.
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