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  • Sep 1, 2008, 12:28 PM
    andycap
    Small chip in bathtub
    I just put a metallic bathtub in and discovered a small chip in the white coating just beside the strainer flange. I was wondering what would be the best fix for this situation.
    Should I get a different strainer with a larger flange that might cover it ?
    Or is there a material I could seal it with that would work as well.
    Letting it go would result in the tub rusting through wouldn't it ?

    Thanks For any and all suggestions

    Andy
  • Sep 1, 2008, 01:49 PM
    letmetellu
    Is this a steel tub or is it a cast iron tub? Either way it can be painted over with a polyurethane paint that will seal it, this should make it water proof.
  • Sep 1, 2008, 02:45 PM
    massplumber2008
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    Hi all:

    Andy... best fix for this is sold at all plumbing supply houses I have ever been to... called PORC-A-FILL and PORC-A-FIX... SEE PICTURES BELOW. This works on all metal type tubs.

    If chip is deep may want to use the filler first, let dry and then apply the porc-a-fix to finish. If real superficial chip then may only need the porc-a-fix. Read and follow all directions for best results. Repairs using this stuff are almost seamless... ;)

    Check out this link for more information:

    Home Page porc-a-fix

    Or this link:

    Porc-a-Fix

    Let us know what you think...

    MARK

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