Bathtub Rust Hole Repair
Remove any rust around the hole with the use of a stiff wired brush.
Bathtub rust hole repair. The area around the drain was hammered down so the patch would be below the surface to avoid making a hump preventing the tub from draining properly. Instead of pulling the wall and tub to replace it i decided to fix it. Nail scrap pieces of. Pour a mild detergent around the.
I will show you how to patch a hole in a fiberglass. Thoroughly clean the tub with an abrasive scrubber and appropriate product to remove bath. Mix epoxy resin. The new metal is mated with the plumbing gasket below.
Clean up and reinforce any holes before patching to make a solid repair. If the rust is located around the drain then you ll need to start with step 1. So today we decided to fix that hole. Remove the drain stopper and flange there are several different types of stoppers and flanges but most are fairly easy to remove.
How to fix a hole in a fiberglass bathtub we got a hole in our tub. How to fix a hole in a metal bathtub step 1. Trim away any pieces of loose fiberglass with a utility knife until the edges of the hole are clean. Starting the bathtub drain rust hole repair.
Detach the tub spout hot and cold. Bathtub with a rusted hole prepare the work area. Place the epoxy putty over the hole put the epoxy over the rust hole and flatten it out. Remove any excess putty before the epoxy hardens.
Tub and safety preparation. Old iron tub has a rusted hole around the drain opening. Dip a cloth into cold water and clean up any debris left from the brushing. If the rust is somewhere else in the tub or sink then you can begin with step 2.
The size of the. The fiberglass cloth bridges the open space.