Bathtub Repair
 

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?

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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