How to Resurface Plastic Coated Bathtubs

Resurfacing a plastic coated bathtub is much more cost efficient than replacing it. Resurfacing the bathtub when it has a discoloration, chips or wear is simple to do. All you need is a resurfacing kit, which can be purchased at your local home improvement store. The resurfacing can rejuvenate the tub in a short amount of time using very little money as opposed to replacing the bathtub.

Materials Needed

• Resurfacing kit (cleaning solution, sandpaper, paintbrush, hardener, paint roller)


• Paper tape


• Warm water

1. Use a cleaning solution to clean the bathtub. Use a wool pad to scrub the bathtub and faucets. Rinse the bathtub with warm water.

2. Remove the outlet to the drain. Clean the outlet and the drain with the wool pad and cleaning solution and rinse them with warm water. Sand the entire bathtub using 120-grit sandpaper. Sand the faucets and edges of the bathtub. Rinse the bathtub with warm water. Allow the bathtub to completely dry.

3. Put paper tape around the wall that surrounds the bathtub and faucets.

4. Mix the hardener according to the directions on the can. Pour the hardener into a paint tray.

5. Use a paintbrush to apply the hardener to the corners, drain outlets, faucets and edges.

6. Use a paint roller to apply three coasts of hardener over the bathtub. Allow the hardener to dry for two hours between each coat.

7. Remove the paper tape and allow the hardener to dry for 48 hours.