Old Steel Bathtub

Acrylic or fiberglass is another common material you ll find in these old bathtubs.

Old steel bathtub.

Bathroom tub tub surround clearance bathtubs less than 45 45 50 in. Steel bathtubs are covered with a porcelain enamel finish that can become scratched or. Apply galvanized metal etching primer to the clean steel bathtub using a paintbrush manufactured for use with latex paint. If your bathtub sounds metallic or you have an old claw foot tub it s probably enamel.

All other types of bathtub materials are relatively light. Large steel bathtubs evoke memories of olden times and can also add a touch of elegance to your bathroom. Wait six hours for the primed bathtub to cure. Cast iron is durable and solid and it can help the water stay warm.

50 55 in. Apply epoxy appliance paint to the primed steel bathtub using the clean paintbrush. It s usually finished in porcelain. Acrylic has an advantage because any scratches can be sanded and polished out.

Contact your local recycling center for details on how to dispose of an old bathtub. Cut up steel composite or fiberglass tubs with a reciprocating saw. Wash the galvanized metal etching primer from the brush with warm water. Enamel tubs enamel tubs which are actually made out of cast iron or steel and coated in enamel are also pretty popular according to merry maids.