All items in the house wear out over time and lose their original appearance. Even reliable cast iron bath acquires cracks, chips and becomes rough. Replacing one is difficult: it is heavy, dismantling can damage the tiles, and the work is expensive. Therefore, it is worth trying to restore a piece of plumbing. And if it is unsuitable for its original purpose, then it is better to use it for other purposes. As a result, the bath will get a new life.
Restoration
There are companies that offer restoration services. However, you should try to carry out the repair yourself. There are several ways to do this:
- Enameling is the simplest and most common way to give a bath a fresh look. The method involves coating the surface with a special powder, which, when heated, spreads like enamel.
- Acrylic liner is a more expensive method in terms of money. It is impossible to make this liner yourself; it is made to order using an industrial method. The result is a new bathtub in the bathroom.
- Filling method - this method will turn a cast iron bathtub into an acrylic one. The surface of the object is covered with a layer of acrylic.
Use as furniture
This is an interesting, albeit complex way to transform a cast iron bathtub. The curves of the item will make the furniture original. It takes a lot of effort to create it:
- First you need to mark the cut lines on the walls.
- Then, using a grinder, cut the object.
- Sand the edges of the cut using a special machine.
- Using the same machine, prepare the surface for painting.
- Cover the surface with paint.
- Decorate as desired using mattress, pillows, etc.
Such unique furniture will decorate any interior.
Water tank
The easiest way to use an old piece of plumbing. It is suitable for people who are interested in gardening. To ensure that there is no intimidating container standing on the site, it can be decorated. In this case, everything depends on imagination.
Garden bed or flower bed
Also a suitable option for gardeners. In such a flower bed, any flowers will attract attention. And for vegetables, you can arrange a greenhouse in which heat-loving plants will feel great.
Decorative pond
A small pond on the site can transform it beyond recognition and become the “highlight” of the exterior. It's easy to do:
- Dig a hole slightly larger than the bathtub.
- Place it there.
- To fill with water.
- Decorate with stones and plants as desired.
Such methods of transformation are practical and unique. There are few places where you can find something similar.
