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We have an acrylic hot tub with cracks below the water line. Is there a caulking that would hold up underwater

by admin on February 19, 2011

Has anyone ever used Naval Jelly to clean a cast iron tub & any tips if so?

by admin on February 19, 2011

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The caulk on my tub/shower keeps cracking or separating. What’s my best caulking option?

by admin on February 12, 2011

I have a new acrylic tub and acrylic shower wall. The tub is somewhat flexible and the new construction lumber has probably not settled into place yet so when filling the tub, a lot of stress is put on the (…)

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How would I get Rust stains out of an old cast iron bath tub that has iron rich water setting in it for years?

by admin on February 12, 2011

The scale is so bad i can scrape it with my finger nail. Can the tub be refinished or would it be better to just rip it out and put in a new one? The walls will be replaced even (…)

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How do I level my new bath tub?

by admin on February 5, 2011

I am installing a new acrylic tub, the floor is quite unlevel, i know i need to use plastic shims, but how many is too many? it needs to come up a full inch on the non drain side, and (…)

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how can i drill holes through a cast-iron tub and avoid sending cracks though the enamel?

by admin on February 5, 2011

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How do I wash a jetted tub with household products?

by admin on January 29, 2011

I was told that I should put a couple tbsp of bleach in a tub of water and turn on the jetted tub for 20 minutes and this should clean the pipes but doesn’t this hurt the tub. I thought (…)

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Cast iron tub?

by admin on January 29, 2011

I have a very old cast iron tub that I plan on selling. I’m just going to clean it up because someone told me to let the buyer decide what to do. How much should I sell this for? In (…)

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Do acrylic tubs smell when new/first installed?

by admin on January 22, 2011

I am considering replacing the tub, but we have a chemically sensitive family member. Does anyone know if there is any smell from a new acrylic tub? Thanks

Plug faucet hole in old cast iron clawfoot tub?

by admin on January 22, 2011

I just purchased a claw foot tub and it has 3 holes drilled in the tub wall. I would like to find a nice looking way to plug the faucet holes. I intend on using a faucet that attaches to (…)

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