Acrylic bath coating: reviews of those who tried. How much does it cost to cover the bath with acrylic?

Often the acrylic coating of the bath, the reviews of which are very different, is the only possible budget option, because not everyone can afford to put expensive new plumbing.

Ten years ago, no one thought of completely refurbishing an old bath in two hours, and so that all roughness and cracks were smoothed out, rust disappeared.

In which cases are the reviews positive

Now this is made possible by such a method as acrylic bath coating. The feedback of those who used it depends on the level of the specialist who made repairs. If this is the master of his craft, the consumer is satisfied: the coating lasts for more than ten years (for a long time no one has ever checked it), the cost of it is from two to four thousand rubles (depending on the region and the year of restoration). Acrylic does not turn yellow and does not scratch - of course, with all the rules of the bath. They are quite simple: you can not wash dogs in the bath (or you should lay the mat so that the claws do not scrape the cover); When swimming children should not give them metal toys. Do not also use abrasive cleaning materials - just a usual dishwashing detergent. Do not allow too hot water. Also the acrylic coating of the bath, the reviews of which are positive, do not like the sudden change of temperatures and water with various impurities, for example iron. In this case, it may turn yellow.

In which cases are negative reviews

If the repair was carried out by Uncle Misha, the best neighbor in the world, but without special equipment, knowledge and experience, then the result will be appropriate: poor-quality and unstable acrylic bathing. Reviews in such situations are negative: more than a year acrylic does not stand up and exfoliates (turns yellow, rusts, etc.), there are rough edges and cracks.

What is liquid acrylic

In different years different materials were used for restoration. At first the bath was coated with acrylic, but the composition could not withstand any criticism.

Today, manufacturers have created a wonderful material, which makes it possible to obtain a perfectly smooth and smooth surface. This is a two-component substance containing a large number of non-volatile substances. It is made from imported raw materials of such companies as Du Pont (France) and Byk Chemie, Dow (Germany). Due to its high-tech basis, coating the bath with acrylic makes it possible to obtain a beautiful and reliable surface.

Material Advantages

Restoration eliminates the persistent unpleasant odor - it disappears in a few hours and does not bother the owners in the future. In contrast to the previous options, the coating of the bath with acrylic occurs in a liquid method - the rollers and brushes are not applied. The layer is obtained 4-6 mm thick, taking into account the defects that need to be corrected.

Liquid acrylic has a high plasticity and the ability to mix well. Therefore, you can add any color to change the color of the coating. In addition, no air bubbles remain when applied. Its fluid and viscous properties do not allow the material to congeal quickly. Therefore, it is evenly distributed over the walls and the bottom of the bath with a layer of 4-6 mm. Low thermal conductivity of the material will provide comfort, and antibacterial properties - health.

Only on the size and regional rates will depend on how much it costs to cover the bath with acrylic. In Moscow, the cost of restoration starts from 1900-2000 rubles.

Self-contained bath

If the restoration has never been carried out, it will consist of the following stages.

• Stage one. Covering the bath with acrylic with your hands will be possible after processing the entire working surface with a grinder with an abrasive wheel or a drill with a nozzle. You can use a grinding machine with a special abrasive, which allows you to work even with the factory enamel of the model of the Soviet Union. As a result, a rough surface must be obtained, free from the bulk of fat and rust. This preparatory stage is most important, since the adhesion (adhesion) of acrylic with a bathroom depends on the area of their contact. And at rough surfaces it is maximum.
• Stage two. The dirt is washed off from the sweep. The bath is degreased with a solvent and dedusted. The surface is ready to be coated.
• Stage three. It is necessary to remove the siphon and place a jar under the hole in case the substance drips. Covering the bath with acrylic can not rule out this. Professionals also work so that the material does not drain into the hole, or use a special stopper, which prevents it.

• Stage four. Direct coating of the bath with liquid acrylic. To do this, the material on the edge of the edge is filled with a light jet. Acrylic is carefully pulled up to the walls with a rubber spatula. When it reaches the middle of the bath, the container moves slowly with acrylic around the perimeter. It is important to ensure that the material is sufficient for continuous coating without gaps. The whole process must be carried out continuously. You can not stop until the perimeter has been passed, and the ring will not close. You do not need to fix anything - the rushes and streaks will disperse themselves.

How to make a mix

Liquid acrylic consists of two components - the base and hardener. Before mixing, they must be kept at room temperature for at least 20 minutes. Then the base is thoroughly mixed (5 minutes) with the gradual addition of hardener into it. Stirring is continued for another 10 minutes. The mixture is allowed to stand for 10-15 minutes, and it becomes ready for use. If necessary, add color and mix thoroughly. It should be remembered that the mixture should be used within an hour. If components are purchased in advance, then their storage should be carried out in a dry room, without access to moisture and sunlight, away from heating and heating appliances.

Consumption of time and material

To cover the bath with liquid acrylic, the reviews say, it's enough 2-4 hours. Most of the time will be spent on surface preparation.

The consumption of the material is directly proportional to the size of the bath. The usual capacity of 1.5 m will take 3.5 kg of base. And already for a bath with a length of 1.7 m it will take 4 kg.

Tips for a liquid bath

When self-applying liquid acrylic, it is not possible to avoid streaks from the drain hole. Therefore, before connecting the siphon, dry droplets must be cut and cleaned, and the connecting parts should be silicone-treated before installation to avoid leakage.

Around the tub you need to put newspapers or rags, since acrylic will drip from the sides. On the second day the frozen drops are cleaned with an ordinary kitchen knife.

The surface must be dried before applying acrylic.

Often the space between the walls and the sides of the bath is lined with tiles or painted. With an ideal new surface, these "artifacts" will look unaesthetic. Therefore, it is advisable to fill them with acrylic too. To do this, they must also be cleaned and degreased. If a piece of cement has fallen out somewhere and a through hole (usually from the end) appeared between the wall and the bathroom, then it is possible to pile in pieces of foam plastic, a dry new dishwashing sponge, etc., while trying to maximize the horizontal surface for applying acrylic. On the vertical walls touching the bathroom, you need to paste the paint tape, so they do not get stained, and make the corners clear and even.

Acrylic does not need to be diluted to save. Get a thin layer, which will not last very long.

The bathroom can be used after a day, but it is better to wait four days - for better drying of the coating.

Freshly applied acrylic should be protected from drafts for the first two hours, until it snaps well. Then you can open all doors, windows - the smell will quickly disappear.

If the result does not suit, then the restoration can be repeated, but first do not forget to treat the surface with an abrasive.

be careful

It is necessary to carefully review the quality certificates for the material before you purchase it and cover the bath yourself with acrylic. The testimonies testify that often it is substituted with enamel, made by handicraft. This can be fraught with consequences such as the appearance of a yellow shade of new coating and divorce, cracking, flaking.

Tinting of liquid acrylic

According to statistics, the majority of the world's population prefers white coating of a cast-iron bath with acrylic. The same testimonies testify to another. Today, more and more often the white bath does not fit into the overall design of the sanitary facilities and looks unnatural against the background of bright or dark walls. Therefore, many people want to blossom it in a tone more appropriate to the overall mood of the room.

To do this, add paste or liquid color to acrylic, mix it homogeneously and check the tone, applying a smear to the surface. The color intensity can be increased. It is important to mix colors and acrylics in the same light that will be used in the bathroom. A variety of color options are possible with a method of restoration, such as coating baths with liquid acrylic. Reviews allow you to draw conclusions about the most popular tones. These include shades of red, brown, pink, yellow, light green, emerald green, blue and gray.

Relaxation in a bath coated with acrylic

Our ancestors knew about the possibility of color influencing well-being. For example, in Athens, a stone font was covered with red ocher. Even then, water was endowed with medicinal properties. It was believed that in combination with the yellow color, these qualities intensified. Water, illuminated by the sun's rays through colored glass, increased the mood of a person.

The ancients attributed a certain energy to each shade. So, the red gives protection and is suitable for insecure people. Orange relieves of neuroses, is recommended for public figures. Yellow fits all, he gives life energy. Green brings healing to the sick and wounded. The blue color of the sky will heal after psychoemotional shocks. Blue will give decisiveness. Violet gives energy to higher forces.

In modern life, achieving the desired shade of water is not easy. Firstly, the bathroom almost always has no windows and, accordingly, there is no sunlight. Secondly, color lighting does not solve the problem of coloring the water. Third, the colored sea salt added to the water will scratch the acrylic. Fourth, not everyone has the opportunity to stain water with herbal decoctions.

Therefore, colored acrylic coating for baths immediately appreciated as a practical means for relaxation and color therapy at affordable prices. To use, you just need to fill the bath with water.

If the room is equipped with good ventilation or a window, you can also use aroma lamps to enhance the effect. The choice of oils today is unusually great. You can also place candles and enjoy the fire. The resulting ensemble of color, light and fragrance will be useful by the way after a hard work to cover the bath with liquid acrylic, will help to relax and relax.