Old Steel Bathtub

All other types of bathtub materials are relatively light.

Old steel bathtub.

Large steel bathtubs evoke memories of olden times and can also add a touch of elegance to your bathroom. Porcelain over steel tubs should be disposed whole. Cut up steel composite or fiberglass tubs with a reciprocating saw. Wash the galvanized metal etching primer from the brush with warm water.

50 55 in. It s usually finished in porcelain. Cast iron is durable and solid and it can help the water stay warm. Wait six hours for the primed bathtub to cure.

Apply galvanized metal etching primer to the clean steel bathtub using a paintbrush manufactured for use with latex paint. Acrylic or fiberglass is another common material you ll find in these old bathtubs. The tub can be removed whole if you have some help. 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.

Contact your local recycling center for details on how to dispose of an old bathtub. Bathroom tub tub surround clearance bathtubs less than 45 45 50 in. Acrylic has an advantage because any scratches can be sanded and polished out. Apply epoxy appliance paint to the primed steel bathtub using the clean paintbrush.