DON'T PAINT your Bathtub BIG MISTAKE

If your bathtub has chips in it and you need to refinish it, make sure you do it right. Even tradesmen who think they know what to do can make mistakes or take short cuts that effect the durability and longevity of the glaze. Use the right materials and make sure you prep it correctly, but really we recommend you hire a professional for this project.

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Don’t Paint Your Bathtub - Big Mistake

Hello, this is Dennis from Home Rehab Pros. Today, I'm dealing with a clogged bathroom sink. It's not completely blocked, but it's draining quite slowly. Many tutorials suggest disassembling the P-trap, getting under the sink with wrenches, and dismantling the stop to clear the clog and restore proper drainage. However, I want to explore an alternative method that doesn't involve all that effort.

Often, the actual clog isn't in the P-trap itself. It tends to accumulate higher up, where the stop is attached. Hair tends to gather around this area and obstruct the drain, causing the slow flow. The solution I'm trying involves using a product like this. It's readily available at hardware stores and home improvement outlets. I personally purchased this one at Menards, and it came with an additional tool, a small grabber. The entire kit cost me just six bucks.

Now, I'm eager to test the effectiveness of this tool. I'll demonstrate the issue with the slow drain, and then I'll attempt to use this tool to grab the clog and clear the passage. The goal is to avoid disassembling the P-trap entirely. This method showcases how easy it can be to maintain your bathroom sink drain. It might even work for clearing tub drains if the clog is minor and there's no need to take apart any plumbing components. Let's first observe the slow drain in action and then proceed to test the tool.

Tutorial Welcome to the bathroom. Here's the sink, and now I'll show you the P-trap setup. You can see the P-trap itself and the hardware for the stopper. Our aim is to avoid disassembly, and hopefully, this tool will provide a solution.

Now, I'll insert my plastic snake tool into the drain. I'll carefully maneuver it down, trying to reach the clog.

Before proceeding further, I have my paper towels ready for cleanup. Let's take a look at the sink. As you can see, the water level is rising due to the slow drainage. I'll stop the water flow, and it'll take some time for the sink to fully drain.

Alright, the water is starting to drain slowly. Let's move on to attempting to clear the clog.

With my plastic snake, I'll insert it into the drain opening and gently maneuver it down to reach the clog. Then, I'll pull it back up.

As you can see, I've successfully retrieved some debris and hair. Before attempting another run, I'll clean up this mess using my paper towels.

Now, I'll try inserting the tool from a different angle and repeat the process.

More debris and hair are coming up. Let's clean this up again.

I'll adjust my approach to ensure the paper towel doesn't get caught on any barbs or obstructions.

Great, that looks cleaner now. Let's try another insertion.

More hair is coming up. I'll clean this off before proceeding.

Alright, this approach seems to be working. Let's clean up and prepare for another attempt.

I'll now insert the tool from the back and see if I can retrieve more debris.

More debris is coming up. I'll clean it off once more.

After a bit more effort, let's run some water and observe the results.

Results Success! The drain is no longer backing up. It's draining immediately, indicating that our efforts have been effective.

This experiment with the tool has proven quite successful. It efficiently cleared the drain and resolved the slow drainage issue. I used the tool multiple times, pulling up hair and debris each time. While this process may seem unpleasant, it's necessary to remove the accumulated hair that causes the blockage.

This tool has saved me from having to disassemble the P-trap or the stopper hardware. It's a simple and cost-effective solution that you can easily find at a hardware store. If you encounter a slow-draining sink, consider trying this tool before resorting to more complex solutions.

If you found this video helpful or informative, please consider giving it a thumbs up and subscribing to our channel. Your support means a lot to us. Thank you for watching, and stay tuned for more informative videos. This is Dennis from Home Rehab Pros, signing off.

Rewrite this transcription with proper capitalization and grammar: hey this is dennis with home rehab pros hope you're having a great day but i have a task that i have to look at it's really an estimate that i have to put together and it's to glaze this tub so you know normally but i'll tell everybody is if you have a task like that just muster up the courage and let's just do this in fact let's do it together well i'm not going to say that this is one of those rare tasks that i believe you should probably get an expert a contractor someone who's experienced at doing this and i'll talk about the reasons why but before we really get started let's take a good look at the tub and let's understand why we have to glaze this temp again so let's take a closer look as you can see definite pock marks where whatever material they used when they did glaze this the first time i'm not sure they glazed it they may have just painted it and we can talk about what the difference is but see all that has to be fixed we even have some evidently they they glazed the existing wall tile it was gold and they glazed it or painted it white at the same time they did the tub and even down on the base of the tub you're going to see see it's all chipping away the finishes wore off even in the back of the tub there you go it's all chipping away now interestingly enough let's take a look at something here let's say this is all we had do we have to glaze the hot tub for that absolutely not we can use touch-up paint for those who want to appliance paint can work relatively well for a touch-up like that but in general as you can see this tub is in definite need of a glaze of a professional glaze so now that you've seen the damage on the tub why would i say that you shouldn't do this yourself i mean you could buy kits at home depot or lowe's and if you want to you can go ahead and give it a try if you do please follow the directions clearly for example the damage you saw to this tub my guys are going to come in with palm sanders with sandpaper they're going to sand all those pock marks down they're going to sand all that damage down they're going to clean it with an acetate they're going to make sure that the surface is going to be bondable to the epoxy that we use we also don't use the home depot or those kits we get the two-part mix epoxy from sherwin-williams to be honest with you we also have a sprayer dedicated to the paint that we use to glaze tubs we keep it clean we don't get clogs or anything like that in our nozzles because we maintain it very well this is just one of those things that to really get a good finish a professional is probably what you could use what you should use to do that task so now you've seen the damage to the tub we've talked a little bit about what we have to do to fix it our next video in this series we'll be watching jason actually glaze this tub he's going to mask it off he's going to put plastic all around it he's going to do all that prep work then he's going to spray the tub then he'll let it sit for a day then he'll come back he'll take all that plastic off and he'll clean the tub again and he'll caulk it all so it's water tight so hopefully this has been a little helpful if you have a tub that's been peeling or and you're not sure what you want to do with it so just make the right calls educate yourself and if you do it yourself just muster up the courage but but do it right and if you have a little bit of trepidation about that just call a professional and they'll make sure they get it done so it's been nice to have you watching we hope everything is going well with you today again this is dennis with home rehab pros it we'd love it if you subscribed if you haven't already and hit that thumbs up hit that like button and we'd appreciate that too so until next time when we'll see you in the next video

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Hello, this is Dennis from Home Rehab Pros. I hope you're enjoying a wonderful day. I have a task that requires attention – it's actually an estimate I need to put together for glazing a tub. Now, typically, my advice to everyone is that if you have a task like this, muster up the courage and let's tackle it together. However, I must clarify that this is one of those rare instances where I believe it's best to seek out an expert, a contractor, or someone experienced in this field. Allow me to explain why.

But before we dive in, let's take a close look at the tub and understand the reasons behind the need for reglazing. So, let's examine the tub closely and discuss why this glazing process is necessary.

As you can see, there are definite pock marks and damage on the tub's surface. It appears that whatever material was used during the previous glazing (or painting) is now deteriorating. This needs to be addressed, especially considering the visible chips and wear on the tub's base, walls, and other areas.

Now, you might wonder why I advise against attempting this yourself. While you can find DIY kits at stores like Home Depot or Lowe's, and you're certainly welcome to give it a try, I strongly suggest following the directions meticulously if you choose to do so. In our case, the damaged areas you witnessed on this tub require thorough sanding with palm sanders to ensure a smooth surface. Our professionals also clean it with acetate to enhance bonding with the epoxy we use.

We opt for a high-quality two-part epoxy mix from Sherwin-Williams, not the standard home improvement store kits. Moreover, we utilize a dedicated sprayer for the glazing process, meticulously maintaining it to prevent clogs and ensure consistent application.

This is one of those tasks where professional expertise truly shines. Now that you've seen the tub's damage and have an understanding of the process, our next video in this series will feature Jason demonstrating how to glaze the tub. He'll perform meticulous prep work, masking and protecting the surrounding area, and then proceed to apply the glaze using a sprayer. The tub will be left to cure, and later, Jason will remove the protective materials, clean the tub again, and apply caulk for a watertight finish.

I hope this discussion has been enlightening, especially if you're dealing with a peeling tub or facing uncertainty about how to address it. Remember, making the right decision involves educating yourself and understanding your capabilities. If you're uncertain, don't hesitate to reach out to a professional who can ensure the job is done properly.

Thank you for taking the time to watch. We'd greatly appreciate it if you subscribed to our channel if you haven't already and gave us a thumbs up. Until next time, take care and join us in our upcoming videos. This is Dennis from Home Rehab Pros, signing off.