How to Repair a Mobile Home Bathtub

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Written By
Tracy Morris
Tracy Morris
Published: Jan 16, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Step 1

Sand the area around the crack as far away as 1 inch.

Step 2

Drill a hole with your drill bit at either end of the crack to relieve stress and prevent it from opening further.

Step 3

Clean the area of the crack thoroughly to remove all dirt, grease and soap scum.

Step 4

Cut a fiberglass strip from your epoxy kit so that it is slightly larger than the crack.

Step 5

Mix the epoxy according to the directions on the package.

Step 6

Cover the crack and drill holes with half of the epoxy mix.

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Step 7

Apply the fiberglass patch over the crack and press into the epoxy mix.

Step 8

Coat the fiberglass patch with the other half of the epoxy mix. Smooth the mixture and taper the epoxy beyond the edges of the repair.

Step 9

Wait 20 minutes for the epoxy to dry and cure before using the bathtub or shower.

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Tips

Always wear protective gloves, protective eyewear and breathing protection when using power tools or mixing epoxy.

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Tracy Morris

Tracy Morris has been a freelance writer since 2000. She has published novels and numerous online articles. Her work has appeared in national magazines and newspapers including "Ferrets," "CatFancy," "Lexington Herald Leader" and "The…

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