Fixing a damaged bath

[tafkap68]

Had a bit of an accident today. Bathboard slipped off bath sending a tile crashing down. It's a white plastic which now has a chip/dint in it. New suite so understandably the customer wants it repairing.

I know there are repair kits for this but was wondering if anyone here knows the best product for the job, cost and where to get it from. Thanks!

[pjtiler]

Had a bit of an accident today. Bathboard slipped off bath sending a tile crashing down. It's a white plastic which now has a chip/dint in it. New suite so understandably the customer wants it repairing.

I know there are repair kits for this but was wondering if anyone here knows the best product for the job, cost and where to get it from. Thanks!

easier and quicker to replace the bath on your insurance

[Dave]

You could try this.... http://www.plastexexpress.co.uk/plastex_kits.htm

[Highlander]

You could try this....http://www.plastexexpress.co.uk/plastex_kits.htm

One tip I use this stuff in restoration work if a customer has changed toilet roll holders etc and drill holes in different place I use this to match in with the tile fill hole with grout and then use this to finish it blends in with the tile better than grout.

Highlander

[brian c]

GOOD LINK Dave.

[DB-Tiling]

think srewfix do a plastic bath repair kit.

[Sir Ramic]

As it happens, i arrived at my job this morning for the plumber to tell me that last night while in a hurry he chipped the bath and he had a bath doctor coming out to repair the chip. It will cost £110 + vat.

[robbo]

As it happens, i arrived at my job this morning for the plumber to tell me that last night while in a hurry he chipped the bath and he had a bath doctor coming out to repair the chip. It will cost £110 + vat.

110+vat wow, bit of an expensive mistake!!!!

[robbo]

think srewfix do a plastic bath repair kit.

Bathroom & Kitchen Sink & Bath Repair Kit

Alpine White. Professional treatment for impact damage and flaking on washbasins, kitchen sinks, shower trays and bath tubs with c. Up to 5 repairs.

• Easy to use
• For Enamel, Acrylic, Resin Stone, Fibreglass and Ceramic.

Filling compound with hardener, putty knife, sand paper, repair spray.

£16.99 Enlarge Image
Quote No: 51690 Pack Prices (inc. VAT) Quantity 1

£16.99

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[DB-Tiling]

do you think that will do the trick robbo?
just remember seeing it whilst looking through the book.

[Droopy]

As it happens, i arrived at my job this morning for the plumber to tell me that last night while in a hurry he chipped the bath and he had a bath doctor coming out to repair the chip. It will cost £110 + vat.

There is a bloke that does the same thing up here in Scotland for about £90 + vat too.

It may sound expensive, but if it is an expensive bath then it could be money well spent.

I used to do work for a bathroom company, and this guy fixed a chip in a £700 bath an you would never know, even if you knew where it had been chipped.

If you are anywhere near Scotland, I'll get his number for you tomorrow.

[reaper72]

Had a bit of an accident today. Bathboard slipped off bath sending a tile crashing down. It's a white plastic which now has a chip/dint in it. New suite so understandably the customer wants it repairing.

I know there are repair kits for this but was wondering if anyone here knows the best product for the job, cost and where to get it from. Thanks!

Most big plumbers merchants stock bath repair kits mate.Depending on the size of chip,they usually leave a perfect job......

[robbo]

do you think that will do the trick robbo?
just remember seeing it whilst looking through the book.

Never used it to be honest bud, i found it too whilst looking through the book....
Could be worth a try as its a cheaper alternative....

[bigandy]

A plumber mate told me to used duraglit(remember it? Like brasso in a tin but on a special fibre) i have tried it on scratches before and worked a treat but prob will struggle with anythin to deep. But worth remembering for the future

[reaper72]

'Magic' ceramic rubbers also work good on minor scratches-most plumbers merchants sell them.....

[DB-Tiling]

tool station do them too.
Information...

[tedley34]

Ive had this problem on one of my jobs before , now i always make sure the bath is covered well doubling up with a dust sheet is a good tip. I spent alot of money trying to repair the bath and in the end i replaced it with a new one. It depends on how bad the chip is my opinion though is change the bath no comebacks then. hope it all works out for you mate.

ted

[frogeye]

Having done exactly the same thing on my own bath - sheet fixed with masking tape and bath board on being used as a tool stn while I worked on the other side of the room removing tiles. One tile splintered and half the tile travelled the full width of the room only to find its way into the bath leaving a big scratch.

Now I understand Beano's (training course instructor) suggestion to stuff the bath with an old quilt in addition the other prep work. A sheet will keep out the dust but not a missile of a tile.

frogeye

[TilingLogistics]

A plumber mate told me to used duraglit(remember it? Like brasso in a tin but on a special fibre) i have tried it on scratches before and worked a treat but prob will struggle with anythin to deep. But worth remembering for the future

God "Duraglit" a name that makes me shudder and remember my brass cleaning days in the Army

Kev

[pjc]

done this many times before file it out then sand getting down to wet & dry finish it off with chrome cleaner or car polish :Pete