Bathtub Rust Hole Repair
Remember it adheres and hardens quickly so do this as fast as possible.
Bathtub rust hole repair. If the rust is somewhere else in the tub or sink then you can begin with step 2. Old iron tub has a rusted hole around the drain opening. Thoroughly clean the tub with an abrasive scrubber and appropriate product to remove bath. Remove any rust around the hole with the use of a stiff wired brush.
Remove the drain stopper and flange there are several different types of stoppers and flanges but most are fairly easy to remove. Tub and safety preparation. Clean up and reinforce any holes before patching to make a solid repair. How to fix a hole in a metal bathtub step 1.
So today we decided to fix that hole. The new metal is mated with the plumbing gasket below. Remove any excess putty before the epoxy hardens. Starting the bathtub drain rust hole repair.
Detach the tub spout hot and cold. Mix epoxy resin. Trim away any pieces of loose fiberglass with a utility knife until the edges of the hole are clean. The fiberglass cloth bridges the open space.
Dip a cloth into cold water and clean up any debris left from the brushing. Place the epoxy putty over the hole put the epoxy over the rust hole and flatten it out. How to fix a hole in a fiberglass bathtub we got a hole in our tub. Pour a mild detergent around the.
Instead of pulling the wall and tub to replace it i decided to fix it. Remove all the hardware from the tub you plan to refinish. I will show you how to patch a hole in a fiberglass. Brush the rusted area only.
The area around the drain was hammered down so the patch would be below the surface to avoid making a hump preventing the tub from draining properly. If the rust is located around the drain then you ll need to start with step 1.