Repairing a Hole in a Bathtub

By

Beth

Yes there is something, but I am at work (in Latham, NY by the way) and am not sure what it is. We used it to repair a hole in a plastic utility tub sink. It's lasted for years (nine so far) I'll either have to get back to you over the weekend with another post, or you can ask at a quality hardware store.

By

its_me7811

We have a crack in our tub, but it's made of plastic. Do they make body filler that will stick to plastic?

By

sickandsexy

I have a hole in my sink in the kitchen, I wonder can I use krrrnw88 suggestion for bathtub? I really hate to go out and buy another sink! Fund are short and I am the only one working in my house now.

By

kffrmw88

Difficulty: Easy

Things You'll Need:
Putty knife
Automotive body filler
Sandpaper
Paint

Step 1: Determine how large your hole is. If the hole is larger than 3 inches by 3 inches, it will be difficult to patch, and you should consider replacing the tub. However, if your hole is still manageable, you can begin by applying the body filler over the entire hole.

Step 2: Leave the body filler to cure for anywhere from six to twelve hours, depending on the size of the hole.

Step 3: Go back and file over the hole with sand paper to make it feel like a natural part of your bathtub. After sanding and removing all excess automotive body filler, paint the entire patch with a color that matches your bathtub.
Use a tub and tile refinishing paint or use a fiberglass paint.

Your bathtub should look as good as new in as little as seven hours of your spare time.