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 troublesome. 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, sermnye leaks remain, and the rust is simply entry into the surface. Naturally, you can use such a bathroom, but it looks unprepacently. Therefore, the best option is to restore enamel. In this way, you can avoid large spending and do not climb grandparent in the bathroom.

What are the advantages of pig-iron bath

So why don't Many cast iron bath owners try to leave the bath at the same place and avoid her replacement for a modern acrylic bath? The fact is that the baths from the cast iron have enough good arguments and advantages:

1. This is durability. Lifetime of the cast iron bath - more than 100 years! If you manage to care for the coating, then you can save the bathroom in primevarial form for decades.
2. Bath is well holding warm. If you dial 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 strikes and mechanical damage does not crack, do not even bend. The only thing that can happen to the cast-iron bath is to crack the enamel from a very strong impact (let's say, something heavy in the bath).
4. In the care of the bathtub, the cast iron does not cause 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 of cast-iron baths to care, so as not to damage the enamel.
5. Appearance - Cast iron bath looks good, because enamel holds the original shine and smoothness for a very long time.

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

Repair cast iron bathroom. Cast iron Bath Restoration

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

Enamel restoration methods:

• restoration;
• restoration of the covering of cast-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 enamel layer. Simply put, called this method "enaming".

If the life of the cast iron bath is about 30-50 years, and even more, 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 again heated 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 correct, then naturally, you can count on extending 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;
• fluid for degreasing surface;
• sprayer, as well as several different width and thickness of brushes made from natural bristles;
• gloves;
• respirator, as well as a brazer;
• 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 scrupulously referring to the preparation of the surface, because it will depend not only the result, but also appearance.
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 layer of enamels believes with a sandpaper (planted on a drill), you can also use the round-winding 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, go well along all surfaces where there are corrosion areas of 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 observe the sequence of actions: the next step - you need to dial the full bath of hot water, leave for 10 minutes. It is necessary so that the bath is pretty warm.
8. The water is then drained and the surface of the bath should be very carefully wiped with a cloth, to avoid moisture, lint and dust.

Apply the enamel with their hands

The enamel is applied to the cleaned surface is not difficult. It is only necessary to read the instructions and dissolve the powder correctly. Divorces powder enamel and hardener in a separate clean container thoroughly kneaded.

Now the process of enameling:

• take a brush, it was convenient to apply enamel. It is also possible to use spray, while layer is applied uniformly;
• important not to apply too thick enamel layer - first the first layer, then the time for drying of the (study the instruction);
• then, when the first layer of grabs, it is time to apply another layer of enamel. In all this, more than 2 layers of enamel is not applied;
• total polymerization time renewed enamel is about 7 days. During this time, use the bathroom prohibited.

Repair of cast-iron bath. Video:

The filling method of cast-iron bathtub restoration

The next way to update the enamel cast iron bath - a method of filling or applying stakril. What it is? This liquid acrylic, ready to spray. Immediately prior to the work, you need to add to stakril hardener, stir and immediately applied to the cleaned and pre-prepared surface.

What are the advantages of this material:

• good density and viscosity to make the desired layer on the bottom of the bath of not more than 6 mm, the walls - to 4 mm;
• flow - nothing to distribute your own need. This material coats the surface on their own and very "fit" exactly.
• polymerization with start delay. That is, the acrylic is not freezes almost instantly, which makes it possible to apply the material in small portions.
• strength and endurance. A new layer of enamel to be more resistant to impact and mechanical damage as compared to the first method applied enamel layer and finished using inserts.

How to work with liquid acrylic:

1. The first stage - preparatory. There's nothing new to add, just need to remove the old paint, clean, wipe dry the surface.
2. Now you need to unscrew the siphon and drain substitute for a bowl to drain off the excess material back.
3. Dilute the mixture was acrylic (read instructions carefully), thoroughly mix the two components (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. Let the excess acrylic fall into the container substituted under the drain hole than the lumens.
7. Drying time depends on the type of material. It averages 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 look at 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 coating options to choose from:

• epoxy;
• acrylic enamel.

The first material - guarantees a long service life, if all the rules were followed during the application. 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 process 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;
• factory marriage This enamel does not cover.

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 try to prey, not only to dilute, but also correctly apply such an enamel.

Restoration of an old cast iron bath with a finished liner

And the last version of the update of the old cast-iron bath is to use the liner. The simplest way, but to compare the value of the material, then the most costly. In addition, we must understand that alone choosing this method of renovation of the old baths, handle unrealistic. Why? The fact is that buying 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 make measurements. Then you can order the manufacture of the liner in measurements.

How to 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 an excess (along the tile line on the wall).
4. After dusting and fitting, you need to apply special glue to the opposite side of the liner, go through the sealant joints.
5. Install the liner in the bathroom, carefully press.
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: