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Project Location: Beverly Hills, CA (Foothill Road)

Restoring a Peeling Cast Iron Bathtub

Bathtub restoration at a Beverly Hills residence. We stripped the failing bottom coating, thoroughly sanded the damaged surface, and restored it to a brand-new, high-gloss finish.

BEFORE REPAIR
Peeling coating on the bottom of the bathtub

Failed spray coating peeling away

AFTER REFINISHING
Completely refinished glossy white cast iron bathtub

Restored to a smooth, glossy finish

4.5 Hrs
Time to Finish
$5,500
Client Saved
Cast Iron
Material Type
Home
Property Type
Bathtub condition upon arrival at Foothill Road

Project Site: Foothill Road, Beverly Hills

Project Overview

The Problem

The bathtub had been previously refinished with a spray coating, but after about one year the coating on the bottom began to peel and fail. The surface became damaged, uneven, and unattractive, and the bathtub needed professional restoration.

Our Solution

The failed spray coating was removed from the bottom of the bathtub. The damaged area was cleaned, sanded, and properly prepared for strong adhesion. The surface was repaired where needed, fully prepped, and refinished with a new smooth glossy coating.

"The bottom of my bathtub started peeling after it had been previously refinished with spray material. The damaged coating was removed, the tub was properly prepared, and the new finish looks smooth, glossy, and clean. The bathtub looks fresh again, and I’m happy I didn’t have to replace it."
– Sam K., Client

The Restoration Process

See how we fixed the damage step-by-step

Assessing peeling paint on bathtub bottom
01

Assessing Adhesion Failure

The bathtub had been previously refinished with a spray coating. After about one year, poor adhesion caused the coating on the bottom to peel and fail, leaving the surface damaged and uneven.

Failed Coating
Stripping and sanding the bathtub surface

Stripping & Preparation

02

The failed spray coating was thoroughly removed from the bottom of the bathtub. The damaged area was then mechanically cleaned and sanded to ensure a clean slate.

Surface Cleaning
Prepping the tub for new acrylic coating
03

Repair & Adhesion Priming

Using professional bathtub refinishing tools, surface cleaner/degreaser, and repair filler where needed, the tub was properly prepared and primed for strong, long-lasting adhesion.

Professional Materials
Final glossy white finish detail

The Final Gloss

04

With the surface perfectly prepped, we applied a premium, high-gloss white coating to complete the restoration. The previously damaged bottom area is now completely smooth and flawless, providing the client with a beautiful, durable finish that saved them the cost and hassle of replacing the entire bathtub.

Durable Restoration

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