Old Steel Bathtub

Wash the galvanized metal etching primer from the brush with warm water.

Old steel bathtub.

The tub can be removed whole if you have some help. Cut up steel composite or fiberglass tubs with a reciprocating saw. It s usually finished in porcelain. 50 55 in.

Contact your local recycling center for details on how to dispose of an old bathtub. Apply epoxy appliance paint to the primed steel bathtub using the clean paintbrush. 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. If your bathtub sounds metallic or you have an old claw foot tub it s probably enamel.

Cast iron is durable and solid and it can help the water stay warm. Large steel bathtubs evoke memories of olden times and can also add a touch of elegance to your bathroom. Acrylic or fiberglass is another common material you ll find in these old bathtubs. Porcelain over steel tubs should be disposed whole.

All other types of bathtub materials are relatively light. Bathroom tub tub surround clearance bathtubs less than 45 45 50 in. Wait six hours for the primed bathtub to cure. Apply galvanized metal etching primer to the clean steel bathtub using a paintbrush manufactured for use with latex paint.