Bath renovation

[DuzyEverwork]

Is there a product I can buy mail order to re-coat a bath? I appreciate re-enamelling is an experts job but wondered if there was an alternative.

[templeman]

I believe that this is not a good DIY idea. Try ringing the Bath Doctor, at least they'll be able to tell you the approximate cost. Here's a link to their contact info:
http://www.bath-doctor.co.uk/

[robber1]

I have heard that bath coating often ends in failure. The slightest flaw in the finish, even as big as a pin head, results in the coating peeling off in patches.Doing it yourself does not sound like a good idea. If a re-coat is what you want, and not a new bath, then get a company who specialise. Even then it is not a guaranteed success.

[DuzyEverwork]

Thank you both for your replies, I suspected there would not be an alternative to the Bath Doctor which could be utilised ourselves. I have used this service in the UK but unfortunately as good as they are they do not seem to want to travel to a small village in the mountains of Southern Spain....some people just dont want work! :)

[woofgang]

There is some stuff called renu-bath, not sure how good it is though

[19scar]

Every 2 or 3 years, for the past 16/17 years, I have re-coated my cast iron bath with Hammerite (smooth). It doesn't appear to be recommended by advisers but I don't know why. It's not easy to get the application right - the first time, I followed the instructions on the tin, i.e. to apply thickly - disaster, the surface formed a skin whilst still wet underneath and wrinkled. I had to scrape it off. Since then, I have painted a thinner layer, leaving 24 hours between each coat (between 2 to 3 coats), keeping room well ventilated. If you paint too thin a layer, it will drag and give a rough surface. Because the bath needs to be cleaned, the surface gradually wears thin and, if it is white, the colour goes off-white, hence the need for new applications. You may have solved your problem by now, but, if not, hope this helps. 19scar