Refinishing Your Tub, Shower, and Tile with Bathworks (FAQ!) - Thrift Diving

Опубликовано: 05 Июнь 2026
на канале: Thrift Diving (Serena Appiah)
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This video is sponsored by BathWorks. For the past 7 years, you've seen me refinish my old 1970's turquoise fiberglass shower, as well as recently spray refinished my friend's worn bathtub! You've had a LOT of questions over the years, and in this video, I took all your most frequently asked questions and put them into a single video so that you feel absolutely comfortable with how to refinish and care for your tub, shower, or tile! Got a question I didn't answer? Leave it down in the comments section and I'll be sure to get an answer for you!

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00:00 Introduction
01:08 Can I paint over a bathroom fixture that is already painted?
01:52 How do I remove glue, cement, and caulk?
02:25 Can you use an orbital sander before refinishing?
03:06 How long does refinishing a tub or shower take?
03:46 Are there any streaks or texture?
04:25 Can you use an HVLP sprayer?
05:34 Can you use Bathworks on tile?
06:18 Can you use Bathworks on sinks?
06:46 Can you use Bathworks on toilets?
07:35 What surfaces can be refinished?
08:20 Can I paint my tub, shower, or tile with another paint?
09:06 Does the surface require an acid wash?
09:58 Can you use microfiber cloth to apply liquid primer?
10:41 How many Premium Kits are needed?
11:19 How do you fix runs in the paint?
13:05 How long does it take to dry?
13:32 How long does the smell last?
14:26 Will my tub or shower look shiny?
14:50 How do you repair accidental chips in the surface?
16:11 Do you have to refinish every 2-3 years?
17:16 Is the refinished surface slippery?
17:53 How do you properly clean the refinished surface?
18:44 Can you use bleach for stubborn stains?
19:20 Can you use Magic Erasers on the surface?
19:56 Can you use suction cupped bathmats?
20:34 Can you use other products for cleaning?
21:29 Can you just hire a professional?
22:46 Great customer tips and advice!
24:07 Is it safe to bathe in the tub or shower?
24:24 What would you do differently?
25:15 How would your shower have cost $6000 to replace?
26:42 Are there more color options? Can you order internationally?
27:35 Got more questions?