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American Bath & Kitchen Refinishers Inc
Clawfoot Bathtubs

  We restore antique Clawfoot bathtubs at our Bellevue facility. Pedestal sinks and other antique fixtures can also be refinished.  
 

Each bathtub is meticulously cleaned, etched and refinished to its original luster, inside and out.

The claw feet are removed, stripped of any rust or paint, and either repainted or plated in chrome or other decorative finish.

 
  Step 1> The tub is thoroughly cleaned.

 Step 2> After the inside has been thoroughly cleaned, an acid etch is applied that allows the surface to bond with the primer. Any chips and scratches are also filled.

 
 
Step 3> The underside is cleaned of all rust, paint and other contaminents.

Step 4> A rust inhibitor is then applied to the entire outside of the bathtub. Since the outside has never been enamalized, this is an important step for maintaining the integrity of the finish.  
 
Step 5> The inside and outside are primed with a 2-part epoxy coating. This important step allows the final topcoat to bond with the fixture.

Step 6> The last step is to apply the 2 part acrylic topcoat. The finish is applied with 3-4 coats, giving the fixture a durable, brilliant finish.
 
  Clawfoot Bathtub Rough-in Specifications