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Couple Finds and Refinishes Clawfoot Tub. Results are Awesome!

Exploring a junk yard can sometimes turn up a real treasure.

This couple came across this clawfoot tub that they picked up for $150.

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After getting quotes to Refinish the tub they decided to Do It Themselves

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Stripping off 5 layers of old paint to reveal the original tub surface.

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After repainting the bottom, they tackled the main surface of the tub.

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An orbital sander removed most of the issues, but some patching had to be done on the chips.

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Then they resurfaced the interior with Bathworks DIY Bathtub Refinishing Kit

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Ready to install, the finished tub cost them $300.

Check out the video in the Next Page to see the steps to refinish a bath tub.

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The video below will show you how to resurface a bath tub.

 

 

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