How to Fix a Chipped or Cracked Bathtub

Chips and cracks are more than cosmetic. Once the surface is broken, water gets into the material underneath, rust spreads on steel tubs, and the damage grows. The good news: most chips and cracks can be repaired as part of reglazing.

The repair process

• The damaged area is cleaned and any rust or loose material is removed.
• Chips and cracks are filled and sanded smooth so they blend in.
• The whole surface is primed and coated for a seamless, like-new finish.

DIY chip kits exist, but they rarely match the surrounding color or hold up. Professional repair plus a full reglaze leaves the tub looking like the damage was never there.