🛠️ Join us today as we tackle a potentially terrifying household issue: repairing a cracked shower tub. In this comprehensive DIY guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to create a temporary, yet durable, watertight seal using simple materials like fiberglass cloth and resin. Perfect for homeowners and renters alike!
Step-by-Step Process:
1. Surface Preparation: Dry and sand the cracked area thoroughly to ensure proper adhesion.
2. Fiberglass Cutting: Measure and cut the fiberglass cloth, allowing extra width for coverage.
3. Mixing Resin: Follow the instructions to mix resin and hardener in the correct ratios for a strong bond.
4. Application: Apply the resin mixture and layer the fiberglass cloth to seal the crack effectively.
Tips and Tricks:
• Ensure the area is completely dry before starting the repair.
• Use a hairdryer to speed up the drying process if necessary.
• Work quickly but carefully, as the resin mixture hardens fast.
• Wear gloves to avoid sticky residue and potential skin irritation.
Final Steps:
• Allow the repair to cure fully, following the product’s instructions.
• Sand the repaired area for a smooth finish.
Materials:
- Nitrile Gloves www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-Blue-...
- 80-grit sand paper www.homedepot.com/p/3M-Pro-Gr...
- Fiberglass Cloth www.homedepot.com/p/Bondo-8-s...
- Fiberglass Resin www.homedepot.com/p/Bondo-1-q...
- Cheap Brush www.homedepot.com/p/2-in-Flat...
- Plastic Putty Knife www.homedepot.com/p/Anvil-2-i...
- [optional] Paper Rags
- [optional] Tub and Tile Refinishing Kit www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleu...
- [optional] Shower Mat www.homedepot.com/p/Glacier-B...
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00:12 Required Materials
00:40 Initial Steps: Dry, sand and clean surface
01:05 Why does a Shower Floor crack?
02:00 Preparing Fiberglass Cloths, Resin and Hardner
05:11 Mix materials and layer Fiberglass Cloth
08:52 Clean up and final sanding