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Thread #89356   Message #1685813
Posted By: Helen
05-Mar-06 - 03:26 PM
Thread Name: BS: Painting a bathtub enclosure???
Subject: RE: BS: Painting a bathtub enclosure???
Well, now I get it.

I've been thinking, with the southwest colour scheme, doesn't that include blue sky. Can you work that in somehow, like having a picture on the wall of a desert with that clear blue sky you only seem to get out there (well, here in our outback is what I am thinking about).

something like this

You could even do a muriel on the enclosure wall of a desert scene. Then the blue wouldn't seem so out of place. Or maybe with the decoupage you could just put clouds and that would tie in.

But the 2-part epoxy really wasn't a big problem to do. Preparation was pretty simple & quick - hubby used his sanding machine on the straight surfaces and we did the rest by hand. Then mask off the plug hole, cover the taps with plastic bags - to protect them & prevent water dropping onto the surface (it was a sinking hot day when I did the first coat, though, so the couple of little round spots I ended up with were from sweat I think, so a plastic bag on your forehead might be in order too! ::-)   ) The goop went on really smoothly. It was the consistency of pancake batter, so easy-as. There was only a small amount and I thought it wouldn't cover for 2 coats, but it did. You'd need to buy 2 cans if it is the same size as the one I used. The brand here is White Knight Tub 'n' Tile.

I just mixed the 2 parts and kept half in the frig. For the second coat I had to bring it to room temperature for an hour (I don't think they meant 40 deg C, though like it was that day) and then apply it.

Go for it, Bobert! And I totally understand about being bathroomed out. There comes a time when enough is enough and the quick solution is the best solution at that time.

Helen