How to refinish an acrylic shower base?

Midjlo

Hi All,

We had a tradie come to fix a leak and sadly there was a bit of damage to the shower base and wall. Initially we thought of replacing it but have come around to refinishing/repainting the shower base and wall. Was just wondering what products i'd need to use for the paint/refinish.

EricL

Hello @Midjlo 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about your shower base.

The two products that we usually recommend which is the Rust-Oleum 946ml White Gloss Tub And Tile Refinishing Kit and the White Knight 500ml White Tub And Basin Paint are only made for ceramic steel tubs and basins. Acrylic shower bases are flexible and because of this any paint or covering placed over it will peel or chip off. As an alternative I propose using Autosol 75ml Acrylic Polish in combination with a buffer to restore the shine and finish of the acrylic tray. Please note that it might not equalize the discoloration, but it should improve the overall finish of the tray. 

One other option is to engage the services of a shower base restoration specialist. They will have the knowledge and equipment to restore your acrylic shower base.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric