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hi I need a bit of advice
I want to paint my shower base but am not quite sure what it is made of
it would be about 30 years old if not more
can I use White Knight tub and basin paint on it
as you can see by picture it is in pretty bad condition
replacing it is not an option
can anyone help
Hello @SAA
I'm sorry but Zinsser primer is not compatible with White Knight Tub and Basin. I recommend keeping the coating you have on rather than stripping it back. The product that you've put on is actually an epoxy enamel and provides a very robust showering surface. It is formulated to be used in showers, ordinary primers and paint will just peel off in a matter of days. I'm sorry but the discolouration in your tray is just too strong. I suggest going over the discoloured spots that stand out with extra coats as suggested by the Tub and Tile paint manual. I recommend doing a light sand on the area that was missed so that you can put on a coat in that area as well.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
Many thanks for your feedback, @Tom22.
The information in this discussion is provided by the manufacturer. White Knight Tub & Basin is suitable on bath tubs, wash basins, laundry tubs, porcelain and metal surfaces. It is not suitable for continuous water immersion, which is mentioned on the box. I've double-checked the product packaging and can't find any reference to continuous water flow.
As per our recommendations, the product is only to be applied over a metal surface with a vitreous enamel coating. We've endeavoured to be very clear about the need to determine that it is a steel shower base the product is being applied over and not an acrylic one.
I'd be more than happy to follow up with the White Knight technical team if you can provide a little more information about the issues you've experienced, including what the shower base is made from.
Mitchell
hello community members, my daughter dropped accidentally shampoo bottle and we found a crack, we went to Bunnings and they suggested some products to apply on it. It’s sealed but before leaving rental I wanted this floor to be look same hence wanted to paint . Kindly suggest a product, not sure it’s a ceramic or resin
Hello @afshan06
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us.
Generally speaking, a steel shower tray would probably develop a dent and not break under the weight of a dropped shampoo bottle. An acrylic shower tray however can only withstand so much pressure that it will split if enough force is applied to it. Due to the flexible nature of an acrylic shower base none of the paint products will work on its surface. If you wish to have it renewed, I propose engaging the services of a professional shower base restorer. They will have the knowledge and skill to restore your acrylic shower base.
If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.
Eric
