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Clawfoot Bathtub Refinishing - Restoring A Past Treasure
Topics: clawfoot, bathtub refinishing, home improvement, antiques, lead exposure
Posted by ksrountree Tue Jul 29, 2008 15:47:41 PDT
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Claw Foot Antique Bathtubs are treasured by people from all walks of life. They are original art and loved by many. You can find these bathroom relics in farm pastures, antique stores or being used as a planter box by those who appreciate things from the past.

Restoring or refinishing one of these beauties is not as hard as you may think. With the bathtub refinishing products available today for the do it yourselfer, anyone can turn an old rusted 1900's claw foot bathtub into a family heirloom to hand down from generation to generation. They are pieces of art, roomy and great for soaking in after a hard days work.

One thing to keep in mind when purchasing or restoring a claw footed bathtub is that the old porcelain coating contains a lot of lead. Handling these claw foot bathtubs requires the use of gloves to protect yourself from exposure to the lead. Do not be alarmed as once the bathtub is refinished, the lead will be encapsulated and harmless at that point.

Companies like the Bathtub Refinishing Referral Network are experts in the restoration and refinishing of claw footed bathtubs. We sell refinishing paint products that will last over 10+ years and have your claw footed bathtub looking brand new again. While easy to use, our coatings can be brushed or rolled on after a little bit of prep work on your part.

Chips, rust and other damage must be repaired before refinishing your claw foot bathtub. Our expert refinishing team can answer any questions you may have concerning repairs and how to best handle them. Locating plumbing fixtures is very easy. Many companies sell reproduction fittings and faucets at reasonable prices on the Internet. Just make sure the bathtub you purchase or find has all of the feet and mountings for the feet. Locating replacements can be very difficult and having reproduction feet made can be expensive.

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