Old Porcelain Bathtub

Porcelain tubs are older heavier and expensive and therefore less common so unless you live in a historic home you probably don t have one.

Old porcelain bathtub.

Here are a few tips to keep the porcelain on your antique fixture looking next to new. Vintage large pink enamel porcelain baby bath tub wash basin bowl oval chic. Follow up the alcohol cleaning by washing the tub with soap and water then dry the tub. Cast iron is durable and solid and it can help the water stay warm.

Unfortunately years of use or neglect can make for one discolored and dingy tub or sink. If not it s most likely porcelain. Vintage hungarian porcelain baby bath tub with stand farmhouse garden planter t. Cast iron bathtubs and sinks are a common fixture in older homes and now we re seeing them pop up in many newer remodels because of their unique vintage charm.

Cast iron is the traditional material used in antique bathtubs for sale. The tub can be removed whole if you have some help. If large chips are present on the tub s surface clean the chip with alcohol dry the area then apply an epoxy resin to the chip. The building s super promised to fix it and fix it he did by slapping on some latex paint that flaked off every time i settled in for a warm bath.

The look of a porcelain tub can quickly go from vintage chic to old and shabby if the tub is not properly maintained and polished. Before painting your porcelain bathtub you need to clean the tub with alcohol to remove any caked on debris and soap film. We found the best ways to keep your tub sparkling. But my elation quickly ebbed once i eyed the rusty gully along its bottom the work of a persistent leak that had eroded the white porcelain tub and exposed the tub s cast iron shell.

Bring the life back to your tub with just a few simple steps. Porcelain tubs may require a bit more maintenance than today s newer bathtubs but when properly taken care of the old tubs can be a lovely addition to your home. Cut up steel composite or fiberglass tubs with a reciprocating saw. All other types of bathtub materials are relatively light.

They look similar to enamel tubs but according to kerr you can tell the difference by placing a magnet on the tub if it sticks it s enamel. What materials are used in vintage bathtubs for sale. It s usually finished in porcelain. Vintage lunt sterling silver baby rattler 24 grams tub bba 10 65 00.

Porcelain over steel tubs should be disposed whole. Antique porcelain bathtubs are beautiful but are easily stained and can become dull. Acrylic or fiberglass is another common material you ll find in these old bathtubs. Big claw foot porcelain bathtubs add a fresh but classic look to any bathroom while also offering the opportunity for relaxing bathing.

Whether your gorgeous vintage bathtub is the focal point of your bathroom or you re just stuck with an old tub you want to keep it looking clean and brand new.