[Clum9]

We have a small hairline crack on the top of our bathtub. The color of the tub appears to be bisque. Can anyone recommend a repair company that can fix this without it being obvious or without having to replace the entire tub?

[retiredguy123]

A bathtub can be plastic, cast iron, or steel. Plastic is obvious, cast iron will make a dull thud sound when you knock on it, and steel will make a hollow sound. Without knowing the material, it is impossible to answer your question.

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[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Clum9

We have a small hairline crack on the top of our bathtub. The color of the tub appears to be bisque. Can anyone recommend a repair company that can fix this without it being obvious or without having to replace the entire tub?

Scratch or crack? Either way Google has repair for both.

Quote from Google

To remove scratches from a porcelain bathtub, you can try using a mild abrasive like baking soda, a fine-grit pumice stone for minor scratches, or a dedicated porcelain repair kit for deeper scratches; always test a small inconspicuous area first, and be careful not to scrub too hard to avoid further damage.
Here are a few methods to try:
Baking soda:
Sprinkle baking soda on the scratched area and gently buff it in with a damp cloth or sponge.
Pumice stone:
Soak a fine-pore pumice stone in water and lightly rub it over the scratch.
Commercial porcelain repair kit:
Apply a small amount of the repair compound specifically designed for porcelain to the scratch and let it set according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Important points to remember:
Test first:
Before applying any cleaning method to the entire scratch, test it on a small inconspicuous area of the tub to ensure it won't damage the porcelain.
Light pressure:
Always use gentle pressure when scrubbing the scratches to avoid causing further damage.
For deep scratches:
If the scratches are deep, a professional bathtub refinishing service might be necessary

For cracks just google cracks in porcelain.

[retiredguy123]

Good luck. In my opinion, any attempt to do a DIY repair on a bisque bathtub will make it look worse. And, a bathtub in The Villages is most likely not made of porcelain.

[MarshBendLover]

Probably fiberglass or acrylic tub. They can be repaired, but will need to be repainted/refinished to cover the repair. Was the crack caused by a structural failure? Repair or replacement will continue if the reason for the crack is not fixed/determined.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by CigarMaster

Probably fiberglass or acrylic tub. They can be repaired, but will need to be repainted/refinished to cover the repair. Was the crack caused by a structural failure? Repair or replacement will continue if the reason for the crack is not fixed/determined.

I agree about repainting or refinishing, but I think the entire tub should be refinished or the repair will not match, especially since the color is not white.

[Clum9]

It is a hairline crack. Not a scratch.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Clum9

It is a hairline crack. Not a scratch.

If you are looking for a cosmetic fix for a hairline crack, it cannot be done without recoating or repainting the entire tub, or replacing the tub. My opinion.

[villagetinker]

OP, you still did not state the type of tub, so a specific answer is not possible. I am assuming a PVC or similar tub in which case the typical PVC PIPE glue (or fiberglass repair kit) and a hypodermic needle may be able to fill in the crack and seal it, as for the hiding of the crack you may get lucky with a spray can of paint for PLASTIC, followed by very careful buffing. If the tub is any other material, I agree with above you need to find out why it cracked and will probably need to replace the tub.

Can you provide a picture?

[Switter]

Originally Posted by Clum9

We have a small hairline crack on the top of our bathtub. The color of the tub appears to be bisque. Can anyone recommend a repair company that can fix this without it being obvious or without having to replace the entire tub?

I don't know if this is relevant to you but I have a steel bathtub and porcelain tile that was painted by someone before I bought the house. Instead of ripping out all the tile and the bathtub and replacing it, I called J & R coating technologies and they quoted me $1500 to re-coat the tub and tile it with a special epoxy. That's cheaper than replacing it all, even if I do it myself. To me, that's $1500 well spent. Mine is more complicated though (and more expensive) because they have to strip the old finish off