We restore the cast-iron bath with your own hands. Cast-iron bathroom repair acrylic

Cast iron bath - high-quality, durable. As experienced plumbers say - a bath for a century. But with time any, even high-quality coating gradually wear out. You don't want to change the bath from the cast iron to the cheaper and short-lived option, especially since the replacement of such a bath is a troublesome business. Therefore, many owners instead of cardinal change choose the best option and are solved independently restore the enamel of the cast-iron bath.

Over the years, even if you care for the cast-iron bathroom in all the rules, enamel gradually loses its original shine, small cracks appear in which the dirt is closed, gray-sized leaks remain, and the rust is simply entry into the surface. Naturally, it is possible to use such a bathroom, but it looks unprepacently. Therefore, the best option is to restore enamel. Thus, you can avoid large spending and do not climb grandparent in the bathroom.

What are the advantages of pig-iron bath

So why is it still many cast iron bath owners try to leave the bath in the same place and avoid her replacement to a modern acrylic bath? The fact is that the baths from the cast iron have enough good arguments and benefits:

1. This is durability. The life of the bath from the cast iron is more than 100 years! If you properly care for the coating, then you can save the bathroom in primevarial form for decades.
2. The bath is doing well. If you take water into such a bath, then it will remain warm for a long time. None even the most modern and expensive bath can boast of such characteristics. Baths made of acrylic and metal alloy are not able to maintain heat.
3. The strength of the coating is cast iron, it is a very strong and hardy material. When hitting and mechanical damage, it does not crack, do not even bend. The only thing that can happen to a cast-iron bath can be crapped by enamel from a very strong blow (let's say something heavy in the bath).
4. In the caring of the cast iron, they do not give any special problems, because the inner surface is smooth. Such enamel repels pollution and they do not accumulate on the surface. The bath is easy to clean, only you need to choose the care products to care for cast-iron baths, so as not to damage the enamel.
5. Appearance - Cast iron bath looks good, because enamel holds the initial shine and smoothness for a very long time.

As for minuses, the main disadvantage of pig-iron bath is an impressive weight. Bath made from cast iron standard sizes weighs an average of up to 120 kg. Naturally, one person set the bathroom in the bathroom will be problematic. Cast iron baths all standard shapes differ only in size.

Repair cast iron bathroom. Restoration of the bath from cast iron

There are several ways to restore the enamel of the cast-iron bath, we will stop more in each of them.

Enamel restoration methods:

• restoration;
• restoration of the covering of pig-iron baths with liquid acrylic.
• installation of a special liner.

So, the most accessible and budget option is the restoration of enamel by applying a new layer of enamel. Simply put, called this method "enameling".

If the life of the cast iron bath is about 30-50 years, and even more, then the warranty plant-producer on enameled coating gives no more than 2 years. Naturally, this period can be extended to 10 years under the condition of proper operation and proper care. But there are different cases, therefore, it is necessary to restore the protective coating. The factory is automated and it is quite natural that the enamel is applied by another technology. First, the surface is strongly heated, then the powder is seeded and a certain time is maintained until the powder grabbed with the metal. Then the inside of the bath is heated again so that the powder is evenly distributed.

At home this will not work, but this does not mean that the result will not be as much as I would like. If everything is right, then naturally, you can count on the extension of the life of the bath from the cast iron.

What materials and tools may be needed:

• special powder;
• "Zincar" or any other means for neutralizing rust;
• electric drill with a round nozzle;
• liquid for degreasing surface;
• sprayer, as well as several different in width and thickness of brushes made from natural bristles;
• gloves;
• respirator, as well as a cake;
• two-component enamel or enamel in powder and a special hardener.

Preparation of the surface of the bath to restoration:

1. The most important thing in this work is very scrupulous to treat the surface preparation, because not only the result, but also appearance will depend on it.
2. Therefore, in order to get rid of the old enamel, you need to scatter abrasive powder over the entire surface of the bath.
3. The old enamel layer is written by a grindinghouse (planted on a drill), you can also use round emery paper.
4. Plots where corrosion appeared, require more attention - they need to be carefully handled by the converter, wait for the specified time (read carefully instructions). Usually it is assigned within 30 minutes or a little more.
5. Then you need to wear a respirator and protective gloves, carefully walk along all the surfaces where there are corrosion sections of the sandpaper.
6. After processing you need to wash off the dirt. Large pieces of enamel collect and throw away.
7. It is equally important to comply with the sequence of actions: the next step - you need to score a full bath of hot water, leave for 10 minutes. It is necessary so that the bath is pretty warm.
8. Then the water merges, and the surface of the bath must be very carefully wiped with a napkin so that there is no moisture, villi and dust.

We apply enamel with your own hands

Enamel to apply on the cleansed surface is not difficult. You only need to read the instructions and properly dissolve the powder. The powder enamel is divorced with a hardener in a separate clean dish, carefully laid.

Now about the process of applying enamel:

• take a brush to conveniently apply enamel. You can also use the sprayer, then the layer will be applied evenly;
• it is important not to impose a too thick layer of enamel - first the first layer, then the time to dry out (learn the instruction);
• then, when the first layer grabbies, it's time to apply another enamel layer. On this, all, more than 2 layers of enamel are not applied;
• the full polymerization time of the updated enamel is about 7 days. Over the course of this time, use the bathroom is prohibited.

Cast iron bath repair. Video:

The bulk method of restoration of the cast-iron bathroom

The following method of updating the enamel of the cast-iron bath is a bulk method or application striking. What it is? This is a liquid acrylic, ready to apply. Immediately before work, you need to add a hardener to the stacryl, mix and immediately apply to the peeled and pre-prepared surface.

What is the advantage of this material:

• good density and viscosity to make the necessary layer on the bottom of the bath with a thickness of no more than 6 mm, on the walls - up to 4 mm;
• fluidity - no need to distribute independently. This material envelops the surface on its own and "stacked" smoothly.
• polymerization with a start of a delay. That is, acrylic does not freeze almost instantly, which makes it possible to apply the material with small portions.
• strength and endurance. The new enamel layer will be more resistant to shocks and mechanical damage compared to the first method of enamel and using finished liners.

How to work with liquid acrylic:

1. The first stage is preparatory. It is not added anything new here, exactly the same you need to remove the old coating, clean it, dry the surface.
2. Now you need to unscrew the siphon, and under the drain to lay a bowl so that the extra material is glad there.
3. Instruct an acrylic mixture (read carefully instructions), stir both components thoroughly (acrylic and hardener).
4. Then it is necessary very slowly, gradually, literally a thin flowing, pour the mixture, starting from the top edge of the bath, gradually moving the container with acrylic, moving around the perimeter of the bath. When it turned out a vicious circle, repeat your actions, just start from the middle.
5. It is important to understand that the process of adding a new portion of acrylic must be continuous, so the container immediately needs to prepare a good size.
6. And it is very important not to greed, that is, not to save on materials. Suppose that better acrylic will fall into the container substituted under the drain hole than the lumens will be.
7. Drying time depends on the type of material. On average, ranges from day to several days. Depends on the temperature and humidity of the air indoors.
8. The service life of such a renovated cast iron bath is about 20 years.

We watch the video and learn how to properly pour liquid acrylic on the bath:

Repair cast iron bathroom. Wrong enamel for cast iron

For the restoration of the bath on sale presented options for the choice to choose from:

• epoxy;
• acrylic enamel.

The first material - guarantees a long service life, if all the rules were followed during the applied. The term of use is about 20 years.

Pros:

• inexpensive cost of restoration of an old bath;
• no need to dismantle the siphon;
• in addition to cast iron baths, you can handle and baths made of iron.

Minuses:

• over time, such enamel turns yellow;
• the surface is unstable to mechanical effects, chips, cracks are possible;
• color must be performed for several hours, and to wait for complete drying - it will take several weeks;
• the factory marriage does not cover this enamel.

Acrylic enamel - the material is more plastic, well fills all the irregularities, it is easy to apply. The cost is an order of magnitude higher than the price of epoxy enamel, you will have to trigger to try to make not only dilute, but also correctly apply such an enamel.

Restoration of an old cast iron bath with a finished liner

And the last option to update the old cast-iron bath is to use the liner. The simplest way, but to compare the value of the material, then the most expensive. In addition, it is necessary to understand that alone choosing this method of updating the old bath, it is impossible to cope. Why? The fact is that buying in the store the finished liner is only half of success, because it may not come in size to your bath. It is necessary to invite a specialist who will do measurements. Then you can order the manufacture of liner in measurements.

How to independently install the liner:

1. Clean the surface to be impregnated with a degreaser.
2. Insert the insert in order to check whether the drain hole matches.
3. Then you need to cut off the excess (along the tile line on the wall).
4. After dusting and fitting, you need to apply a special glue on the back side of the liner, walk along the sealant joints.
5. Install the liner in the bathroom, press good.
6. After the liner is glued, you must pour the full bath of cold water, leave for 24 hours.
7. If everything is done correctly, the service life of the updated cast iron bath is 10 years.

How to insert the liner, look at this video: