Saturday, 25 January 2014

How To Undertake Tile Refinishing Dallas In Your Bathroom

By Eliza Mendoza


In every home, bathrooms are normally the most used room. Due to this the tiles become worn out, scraped, scratched and they develop a dull appearance. No matter the quality of tiles, tub or counter in your bathroom, after some time the wear and tear will be very damaging and end up leaving a film of grime and grout that will make the entire room to appear very dirty. Remodeling the bathroom may cost you a lot of money so it is better to refinish it. Bathroom tile refinishing Dallas requires some tools and a little effort. Though it may take some time, it is possible to do the work on your own.

There are many different bathroom-refurbishing products available in the market today. While some are used one without having to combine with any other product, for others you have combine with other products for them to be more effective. These products are available in most hardware stores, but you need to ensure that the kit you choose match the type of tiles installed on your bathroom. This kit comes with everything in one convenient package, which contains rubber gloves, cleaning pads, special powdered concentrate as well as industrial strength epoxy.

The first thing is preparing your surface. You should use a sand paper on the surface. This will help in preparation of the surface where new paint will be applied on. If you have adequate time, you can sand paper by use of your hands. However, when time is limited, you can use electric sander which is quick and simple to use. During the sanding process, you should use a dust mask in protecting your airways.

After thoroughly sanding your surface, you should proceed to the next step. Ensure that you have cleaned the surface adequately. This will help in identifying if your work is adequately carried out. Filler putty will be used in filling dents on the surface. Provide adequate time for the filler to dry. Once again, you should sand paper the surface. This will ensure that the filler putty will effectively blend with your tiles.

The other thing that you need to do is to protect the area you are working on. Tape around the area that you want to paint. Cover bathrooms faucets and other accessories with a cloth, painters paper or a tape so that you do not spray paint on them.

It is now time to apply the first coat. A brush or a low-pressure spray gun can be used to apply a thin and even first coating of epoxy on the surface. A respirator has to be worn for protection. After you are done applying the first coat leave it for at least one day to fully dry before you start applying the second coat.

When you are satisfied that the surface has dried well, you can apply the second coat. The second coat may need like five days to dry completely before you can use the room. Using the area too fast before proper drying has been ensured can disrupt the setting and leveling of the epoxy which in turn causes uneven breaks that will look very unprofessional.

The good thing about tile refinishing Dallas epoxy kit comes with a white color that easily blends with common bathroom tiles. When looking for a light color shade of epoxy, you can add a particular proportion of universal tint. You cannot change epoxy to dark colors because it is bright white. A major benefit about epoxy kits is that they are safe when using on different surfaces. All you need is ensuring that the surface is thoroughly cleaned.




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