Old Steel Bathtub

Porcelain over steel tubs should be disposed whole.

Old steel bathtub.

It s usually finished in porcelain. Enamel tubs enamel tubs which are actually made out of cast iron or steel and coated in enamel are also pretty popular according to merry maids. Wash the galvanized metal etching primer from the brush with warm water. Apply epoxy appliance paint to the primed steel bathtub using the clean paintbrush.

If your bathtub sounds metallic or you have an old claw foot tub it s probably enamel. Bathroom tub tub surround clearance bathtubs less than 45 45 50 in. Cut up steel composite or fiberglass tubs with a reciprocating saw. Large steel bathtubs evoke memories of olden times and can also add a touch of elegance to your bathroom.

Contact your local recycling center for details on how to dispose of an old bathtub. Steel bathtubs are covered with a porcelain enamel finish that can become scratched or. 50 55 in. Wait six hours for the primed bathtub to cure.

Cast iron is the traditional material used in antique bathtubs for sale. Apply galvanized metal etching primer to the clean steel bathtub using a paintbrush manufactured for use with latex paint. Acrylic or fiberglass is another common material you ll find in these old bathtubs. The tub can be removed whole if you have some help.