U pdate on -Damaged to Delightful Soaking Tub

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Update: Our DIY main bath remodel is now completed: This is our retirement home but while keeping in mind aging in place, I still did not want to give up on a soaking tub- this was my solution. Hope you like it too.

The first night of soaking in a bubble bath was soooo worth the pain....

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While in the process of DIY main bathroom remodeling we stumbled upon a damaged free-standing 70-inch soaking tub for less than $100.00.

We verified the extent of the damage was a crack in the fiberglass about 2 inches long and just below the tub rim. Having worked with fiberglass repairs on a boat we knew we could tackle this job.

Filling the cracked area with fiberglass and wet sanding left a smooth repair but the gel coat gloss of the tub was lost in the process.

Using Topside Marine Paint, a cost of less than $30.00 and available in several colors, allowed us to redefine our tub. I think it will add just the right wow factor we were hoping for. What do you think of our bargain?

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plattsbecp
Original Author

last year

PRM Custom Builders - thanks for the question. This is Rust-Oleum Marine coating Topside paint in gloss Navy Blue. It can be purchased in many stores. I bought this at Home Depot for $27 a qt. It is available in many colors.

Rust-Oleum Marine 1 qt. Gloss Navy Blue Topside Paint 207002 - The Home Depot

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Lorraine Leroux
last year
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!
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Jilly
last year
Fantastic! Lucky you. :)
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txponygirl
last year
SWEET!!!!!!!
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cpartist
last year
Well done and so nice to see COLOR!
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just_janni
last year
Really love this. And yes - color. In a bathroom. needed - I am dead from the "spa" look.
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Norwood Architects
last year
I think you are brilliant!!
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plattsbecp
Original Author
last year
just_janni, Like you, I am happy to see that gray everything (walls/floors/furniture) and white shaker cabinets are on their way out. Time to add some color back to this world!
abbisgram
last year
I think it's gorgeous! Well done.
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FrameMyMirror
last year
Wow great job! Such a rich blue - it look amazing!
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kathyg_in_mi
last year
Just WOW!
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Badeloft
last year
looks great!
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beeboo22
last year
Brilliant!!
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Nicetown Curtains
last year
Beautiful blue! I can't resist this color, wonderful job!
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PRM Custom Builders
last year
That is gorgeous! What blue is this?
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jjaazzy
11 months ago
Good save and love the blue, enjoy your pretty new bathroom. Thank you for sharing with the rest of us. I have a resin Vanity top that got damaged, one day I have to look into how to repair it.
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arcy_gw
11 months ago
How old are you? Ageing in place this will not be a tub you use if ever you get OLD. Maybe that's not your point but you brought it up and with no hand rails and the depth this is certainly not a choice unless you remain extremally healthy and agile. BUT GREAT DIY--I can 100% get behind the value you created!!!!
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FrameMyMirror
10 months ago
Love this look so much! Very creative!
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kculbers
10 months ago
Nice pop of color!! Well done!!
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kudzu9
10 months ago
arcy_gw-

Just an FYI: We have a very similar tub and find that the thin sides work just fine as something to grasp getting in and out, so I consider these to be my handrail.
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arcy_gw
10 months ago
Sorry but I don't think people realize what the needs are until the balance starts going, you get a new joint etc. I see nothing about this tub that will work for a person once age sets firmly in.

It is a beautiful bathroom!!!