How do I repair a fiber glass bath tub?
Fiberglass tub repair can seem very daunting, but if you have a drill, sandpaper, and glue, you can do it yourself. Photo Credit: Suzanne Carter-Jackson By Wayne Presnell Fiberglass tub repair can seem very daunting, but if you have a drill, sandpaper, and glue, you can do it yourself. The degree of the repair depends on the size of the problem, i.e. a small crack or a large hole. If it is a small crack, make sure your tub is clean and dry. You can use either a fiberglass repair kit and follow the instructions on the box, or, appliance touch up should work. Appliance touch up can be applied with a small brush and allowed to dry overnight. Or, you can use a hairdryer to speed up the process. If the problem is larger, it will take a little longer to finish the repair. Again, clean and dry the tub to see the cracks. Larger cracks can be reached from underneath the tub or in the tub itself. Underneath the tub can sometimes work out better. This way, you can reinforce the bottom of a tub or
this is part of the repair instruction on http://www.happynews.com/living/homerepair/repair-fiberglass-tub.htm Larger cracks can be reached from underneath the tub or in the tub itself. Underneath the tub can sometimes work out better. This way, you can reinforce the bottom of a tub or shower while sealing the cracks. If you can, go in from the ceiling, basement, or crawlspace. Break through the drywall or plaster, with a hammer and chisel. You should be able to see the cracks from underneath the tub, if not, and then try another way to repair the tub. Simply clean the tub, any tub cleaner will do, and sand it smooth with sandpaper; this will prepare the surface for the glue. Then, simply glue a piece of plywood, heavily coated with one of the high-density fillers, to the cracked area with any epoxy. Push the plywood in place until the epoxy sets. This bottom may be stronger than before, w
