Q How do I refinish my porcelain bathtub? A The refinishing or painting itself isn’t too difficult, but preparing the surface properly can be quite a hassle, even if the tub does not have chipped ...

Scrape the surfaces to be painted with a single-edge razor blade to remove soap scum buildup. Focus on areas under the soap tray and the tub or sink drain. Wipe all scrapings into a garbage bag.

WHAT IT IS: A water-resistant specialty paint that can adhere to porcelain and tile. WHAT IT COSTS: Homax's Tough as Tile brand retails for about $30 for a kit that contains enough epoxy for one ...

Q. A little over a year ago, we moved into a circa-1905 house that had been heavily renovated by former owners, who did a lot of the work themselves. Within a few months, the pristine white finish on ...