Timeline for Removing bathtub tread
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| Dec 9, 2017 at 15:38 | vote | accept | Konner Rasmussen | ||
| Nov 27, 2017 at 21:38 | history | bumped | CommunityBot | This question has answers that may be good or bad; the system has marked it active so that they can be reviewed. | |
| Oct 27, 2017 at 22:26 | answer | added | Konner Rasmussen | timeline score: 1 | |
| Oct 26, 2017 at 18:57 | comment | added | Konner Rasmussen | @IconDaemon lol... If I did I'm sure corporate would finally just approve the remodel I've been begging for like two years now | |
| Oct 26, 2017 at 17:53 | comment | added | IconDaemon | "...I still need to try a heat gun and gasoline..." not simultaneously, I hope... | |
| Oct 26, 2017 at 16:34 | comment | added | Konner Rasmussen | @Ecnerwal I would definitely use a respirator. And I agree with you about the risks. Gas didn't work. Heat didn't work. Those tread kits are definitely worth the money. I'm just gonna buy a belt sander. When it works I'll post the answer unless someone beats me to it. Free upvote if anyone wants it | |
| Oct 26, 2017 at 16:32 | comment | added | Konner Rasmussen | @ShimonRura LMFAO... That made my day man. Thank you for that. I like you. | |
| Oct 26, 2017 at 15:21 | comment | added | Ecnerwal | Gasoline would be a very, very dangerous option (and probably violate a number of local codes, as well as invalidate insurance coverage if you happen to start a fire while trying it) and probably ineffective as well. If the tubs are plastic, a heat gun is dubious - if cast iron, it might help. But if the manufacturer says sand it off" that's probably what you'll have to do. | |
| Oct 26, 2017 at 14:45 | comment | added | Shimon Rura | At this point I'd recommend considering having the tubs replaced, professionally resurfaced, or professionally lined. Or go up the chain to corporate. Or see if your guests suddenly decide to start dropping sledgehammers during showers, necessitating replacement of 94 tubs. | |
| Oct 26, 2017 at 14:43 | comment | added | Shimon Rura | I'm not a chemist, and don't want to speculate on this. Whatever you try, make sure you have a proper chemical respirator and great ventilation. Randomly mixing chemicals is a great way to get yourself killed! | |
| Oct 26, 2017 at 14:41 | comment | added | Konner Rasmussen | @ShimonRura I just got off the phone with them and they say to sand it off. I really would prefer not to do that unless there's no other choice since that means I'm guaranteed to have refinish all of them. I'm going to try a couple ideas. If you can recommend any solvents that might do better than 91 octane gasoline, it would be appreciated =) | |
| Oct 26, 2017 at 14:32 | comment | added | Shimon Rura | Definitely call the manuf and ask them; they might have a recommended solvent. There are many chemicals that are marketed as paint/varnish stripper and some may be more effective on this. But you're not just trying to peel off a sticker, you're trying to remove a cured finish. If you're really out of luck, you may need to grind it off and re-enamel the tub. :/ | |
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| Oct 26, 2017 at 14:27 | history | asked | Konner Rasmussen | CC BY-SA 3.0 |