

Tips for Using a Refinishing Kit to Update A Tile Shower and Tub
1. Protection
2. Preparation and Cleaning
There is a lot of cleaning prep work to do before you start. Since I’m not a fan of preparation usually, I was tempted to skip some steps. DON’T. Do the prep, as described on the packaging. If your surface is not completely clean, I don’t think the finish will last very long…just a hunch. The instructions also call for a light sanding of the surface before you begin. I did NOT do this step because our tiles are smooth porcelain and I did not think that I would be able to get a good uniform sanding job done on them with their slightly beveled edges, etc…plus, as I’ve already alluded to, I’m a smidge lazy.
3. Application
The product is sticky, but goes on with a regular old paintbrush (that you will have to throw out after completing this project). I wish I could have simply rolled it on, but it wasn’t getting between the tiles that way, so I ended up painting the grids (vertical and horizontal grout lines) with a paintbrush. It took 2 coats with the paintbrush over the grids/grout lines combined with rolling two coats over top of the brushed paint.

Interested in other applications for this tile refinishing kit? See how Kelli used it on her integral sink.
Questions! Do you think the glaze would work on a toilet as well?
GREAT question! I would think YES! I haven’t tried it personally, but the tiles we glazed were porcelain, as is the porcelain throne!
Curious about the brand of tile and name of tile you layed on floor looks awesome
Hey Scott! Thanks for the kind words 🙂 That whole bathroom cost us about $1800 in total, and all the sources are found here: https://bit.ly/DIYbathroom Hope it helps!! Heather
The remodel looks fantastic! I had never heard of this Rustoleum product before. I also like your new shower curtain!
Does this kit work on fiberglass tubs and showers?
I am so glad this worked for you. I used the product on my tub, and within a year it was bubbling and I had to strip it all off. I followed the directions to the letter. This was done in a tub that is rarely used, and it still didn’t hold up.
Hi there – It’s been a few years now and I was wondering how this is holding up, or have you gone and remodeled this bathroom since? Thinking about using this product for a refresh that we’d be looking to last 5ish years. I’d be fine with doing this process again once every 2-3 years considering the cost. Can you use it on top of itself for a refresh? Feel free to email me directly if you have any pics or more info. Thanks!
I thought about doing this but was really worried about it pealing so I went with a full bath remodel. Did it myself with 15 cent subway tile from lowes everything including floors/tub/toilet/vanity/drywall/hardie I mean everything was still around 1500 but it is a LOT of work. Deff not an easy diy project but doable.