Thinking about investing in tub glaze to modernize your bathtub? Glaze doesn’t just improve the appearance of your tub, it also protects it from future damage.
If you’re living in a region with hard water, mineral stains from calcium, magnesium, and iron minerals can lead to an unsightly appearance and damage. Adding a coat of glaze prevents this damage and preserves your tub’s finish.
At Jet’s Amazing Glazing, our team specializes in applying new tub glaze to homes and businesses in Metro Detroit. Contact us online today or call (734) 744-5621 to learn more or request a quote.
How New Tub Glaze Resists Stubborn Mineral Stains
Applying a coat of new glaze can help your bathtub’s surface resist mineral stains and rust damage.
It protects the bathtub in a few ways:
Eliminating Surface Porosity
Old bathtubs tend to stain easily because their original finish becomes etched and scratched over time. These scratches cause the tub’s surface to become more porous, allowing minerals from hard water, moisture, and chemicals to penetrate.
If left untreated, the minerals can result in chalky white films, stains, and rust streaks.
Traditional porcelain and old fiberglass tubs are especially at risk of mineral stains. With professional tub glaze, you can create a non-porous, glass-like seal over the tub’s surface.
The glaze fills every microscopic imperfection in the tub, leaving no place for hard water to soak in and leave stains.
Adding High-Gloss Slip
A glossy finish isn’t just about creating an attractive appearance. Instead, the gloss in our specialized topcoat has a low-friction coefficient.
Reduced friction makes it harder for the tub’s surface to hold onto soap scum and minerals from hard water. Instead, these substances just roll right off.
A glossy surface means that minerals don’t have time to form a chemical bond with the tub. Even if the minerals dry on the surface, they’ll sit loosely on top of the glaze rather than sticking to it.
Creating Chemical Resistance
Hard water causes a chemical reaction with certain tub materials, leading to permanent staining and discoloration. Water that contains large amounts of iron, in particular, can oxidize on older surfaces. This creates a permanent rust stain inside of your tub’s finish.
By applying professional-grade tub glaze, you can keep your tub’s surface chemically inert. Your tub won’t react with iron, manganese, or other chemicals in water.
Instead, it will have a protective barrier that keeps it free of stains and looking white.
Simplifying Maintenance
If your tub ends up stained, scrubbing is typically used to remove them. However, this makes the problem worse and creates deeper scratches in the surface that can lead to further damage.
Anytime you use an abrasive powder or stiff brush on the tub, it creates more openings for minerals to stick to.
With tub glaze, you have a smooth, non-porous surface that’s easy to clean. You’ll be able to use a soft cloth and mild, non-abrasive soap to maintain the glaze, rather than harsh cleaners.
This gentle cleaning preserves the life of the glaze and stops the cycle of surface stains.
Enhancing Longevity Against Limescale
Unlike DIY glazing kits, professional glaze keeps your bathtub free of stains for years, not just a few months.
At Jet’s Amazing Glazing, we use a multi-step bonding process to create a strong bond between the glaze and your bathtub.
Contact Jet’s Amazing Glazing for Expert Bathtub Reglazing
If you need professional bathtub reglazing, contact our team at Jet’s Amazing Glazing. We’re a family-owned business with years of experience serving homes and businesses across Metro Detroit.
Working with us to glaze your tub can help you save time, money, and stress. You can trust our team to transform your bathtub and help you create the bathroom of your dreams.
Want to learn more about our professional reglazing? Call (734) 744-5621 or contact us online today for a quote.