Looking for scratch protection for tubs, showers, etc. particularly when doing tile work. Protective Products, Inc. makes a paste-type product that is applied with a brush. This then sets up into a rubberized protective film.
Since the product can not freeze and I live in Alaska, they will not ship to me during the winter (October – March).
Has anyone used this or similar products?
Any other similar products available at brick and mortar stores?
Thanks.
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When I'm doing bath tile work I cut a sheet of 1/8" tempered board to cover the top of the tub, right to the edges. This protects the tub and gives me a solid base on which to set the first course of tiles, with consistent 1/8" gap for caulk between tile and tub. I also put a second layer of 3/8" or 1/2" ply on top of this, that I can stand/sit on for the tiling. Under it all I use a roll of 'sticky' clear carpet protector I've found at Lowes, sticks enough to stay in place, yet peels off easily when done.
When done the tempered board is easily cut with tin snips for removal.
Let's not confuse the issue with facts!
We do much the same as gdcarpenter.
Alaska is beautiful, did a crusie up the intercostal Ketchican / Juneo / Sitka.
Wow, though I was living in a picture.
Freezing? Winter? Here in Texas our winter weather is from February 10 at 11:00 PM thru February 11 at 2:00 AM, and it may get as cold as 61. Just kidding...it can get cold. February is the coldest month...average temp is 61.
Just used the stuff from Protective Products last week for the first time. Stuff seams to be pretty good. Dont think it would protect the tub from damage if a tile fell, but I think it will do a good job of protecting from scratches and such. Sure hope it does a good job, this was a ~$5,000.00 tub. Will let you know more when I find out how well it works.
-m2akita
Have also used this product with good success. Hope your tub wasn't made by Aquaglass. Protective Products warns against it (fiberglass is too new/green apparently
What exactly is "tempered board"?
You "deck" across the top of the tub? Correct?
AKJim
Tempered board is just 1/8" 4x8 sheet goods. Non tempered would be fine, just the tempered is a little 'glossier' and easier to remove.Let's not confuse the issue with facts!
"What exactly is "tempered board"?""Masonite"Most of what you see if tempered, which IIRC is an oil treatment. Anyway is is darker than the untempered.I think that pegboard is often untempered.