DWIL Tub Paint, Tub and Tile Refinishing Kit with Tools, White Bathtub Paint Water Based &Low Odor, Easy to Use for Sink Bathroom Shower, Semi-Gloss White, 25-30sq.ft

Packaging: came with a roller, brush, plastic gloves (which were very helpful), tape, tape with plastic attached (very useful), paint, and two hardening solution packs. I still needed to get extra rollers, a few paint trays, painters tape, paint stirers, liquid sander and scrubbing pad. Application: Went on easily. My first coat was a thin layer. I used the brush on the grout lines and then applied the roller. The difference was very visible. I think sticking with the roller for the first two coats would have worked better for a more even application (I also think a sprayer would have done the job perfectly) . Not sure if it was the grout or the curve of the tub that caused the roller to split, but you will need a few extra rollers just in case. Drying: I was working in a relative warm bathroom (my upper level is difficult to cool) so that may have impacted things. But boy, this product wants to dry! I sometimes accidentally touched a spot I had previously completed and the coating was dry enough that i didn't disrupt anything. It's best to work thoroughly in small methodical sections. I also ran into an issue with the paint in the tray forming skin layers. I wasn't aware of the formation until I applied more paint to the roller and then to the tub. It may be helpful to keep the tray covered with plastic to hopefully avoid this. Because of this, I used a new paint tray every time I finished a layer. It's difficult to clean them out completely and I didn't want old paint flecks/ skin causing issues with the next layer. Unfortunately there are still flecks that I couldn't get out. I don't feel terribly picky about it. Manage any drips immediately though. Coating: for my shower/tub project, one container made 2 full coatings. I ordered two containers because I wasn't sure what to expect. Glad I did. I actually liked the two coatings and hubs thought it was good enough. But I did see a bit of unevenness in my application in places. I used the second container to liberally apply a thicker third coat. That was exactly what it needed. A few paint brush touch ups at that point blended nicely and the product self- leveled. I absolutely love the result. We were going to go through an expensive rehab in the bathroom. This product changed our minds. The tub looks brand new and we saved ourselves several thousand dollars. I will say that our tub is porcelain with ceramic tile. The matte finish combined with the roller texture makes it look like a pvc cover up installation lol. Still looks amazing though. Tons better than the grimy mess it once was.

I had been putting up with the hideous “greige” tiles, sink, and fiberglass shower enclosure ever since we bought our house. After loads of research, I decided to try DWIL tub and tile paint. I don’t have a fan in my bathroom, and everything I read about all the alternatives out there (including the one that gets the most hype: rustolem’s tub refinishing paint) were epoxy based, and you had to have major respirator masks to use safely. When I found DWIL, I thought it might be too good to be true, so I decided to try it on the sink first and see how it went, and then decide if I’d do the tile, the floor, and the shower enclosure. Well, not only did it work, but it was almost easy. I mean, sure, I had to take time to tape everything off, and clean things well, but … that stuff is amazing. It took more coats than I expected to not see a little of the greige showing through, but the paint dried so quickly, I was able to go over areas with show-through within an hour of doing a coat. And if I dribbled paint on the floor (which I did a couple times), a wet rag would bring that up easily if it was still wet, or it would scrape off with a scrape razor. No problem.) The sink came out so well, I did the walls and floor and the shower enclosure. My entire bathroom looks completely different. I wound up redoing the ancient 80s wall tiles in the other full and half bath in the house. The shower enclosure took a lot longer, and a lot more coats were needed (I think I did 5), but again, it’s fast applying and drying, so it wasn’t that bad. I recommend buying better rollers - the ones that come in the kit aren’t great, but the paint brush that comes with it is fine. The hardening liquid that comes in the kit isn’t in a great container; I immediately transferred it to a small glass jar and would put the paint into a plastic paint jug so I could do smaller sections instead of prepping the whole can at once. (It’s possible to use the paint you’ve pre-prepped hours after without it hardening: just cover it tightly - the paint brush and roller too - with plastic wrap.) After the DWIL had fully cured, I painted the shower and sink with two coats of polycrylic to give it a bit more shine, but it’s not necessary. The walls and floor didn’t get the polycrylic addition, and they look fabulous too. We’re not planning to sell our house any time soon, but I know the investment of time and energy I made in refreshing our bathrooms with the help of DWIL paint will pay off big-time. They look modern and clean, instead of dull, old, and greige. A (relatively) easy and definitely affordable DIY project that anyone can do.

The product is good. Pros are coverage, bright white color, minimal smell. The provided brush and plastic/tape combo were great. Cons are that the tape wasn’t extremely sticky especially to grout and the provided roller had a weird hard spot in the sponge part. Also the finished outcome is a matte to almost flat finish and gritty. I think the interior of the paint can was perhaps a bit dry. Folks who strain the paint prior to spraying seem to have better results. No comments on scratch resistance or general wear and tear yet. Given the amount of research I did prior, here are the steps I took. Time spent: total 16hrs Day 1: 2-3 hrs Day 2: 12.5 hrs plus cleanup time Cost: total $70 Paint kit $55 (only one kit. I bought 2 per recommendation but only needed the one.) Roller/tray kit $15 Supplies in addition to the paint kit: 4-inch foam roller and tray kit (I only used one roller), scissors, razor blade/knife, rags/towels, microfiber lint cloth, cleaning supplies (shower spray, barkeep, sponge, etc), knee pads. Recommend using the blue painters tape in addition to the provided tape. Prep: (the day before painting, 2-3 hrs) remove caulk, deep clean the surface, cover faucet and shower head with rag and bag taped on. Prep: (painting day, 1 hr) make sure tub is dry, go over it with the lint rag. Tape the edges and around the drain. Shake the paint for a minute, add hardener then stir/shake for a good 5 minutes. Paint: begin with the brush at a top corner, switch to the roller and roll as close to the corner as possible to remove any brush streaks. Work in small sections and quickly correct any heavy lines or drips with the roller. Start with a light coat. Complete the inside, then do the outside front, finishing with the top front edge. I let it dry for the recommended 2hrs. Repeat until desired coverage within the 12-hr time frame. On the fifth coat I had extra paint and went a little heavier at the tub floor. If time had permitted, there was enough paint for 6 coats. (painting took 30 minutes x 5 coats, plus 2 hr drying periods x4, total time 10.5 hrs) Afterthoughts for painting: cover the roller and brush and paint tray during the 2-hr drying periods to avoid them drying out. And stir the paint mixture in between each 2-hr period, prior to starting the next coat of paint. Cleanup: wait another 2-hrs before cleanup, including tape removal. Use the razor blade knife to score the tape as needed. I removed half of the tape at 1-hr but would recommend waiting at least 2-hrs to avoid issues. It was late so I removed the remainder of the tape and plastic the next morning. The directions say to wait to resume normal use after 7-days. Good luck!

This is the longest lasting and toughest bathtub paint I have ever used. Im a commercial painter by trade and have tried 4 different products including the one you pour on to get that smooth bath tub look. Well they all peeled or yellowed and didn't come out like I thought they would. This one leaves what we call a very tight stipple on the surface when dry but I actually prefer because if you think about it, who wants a surface that youre stepping on to be so smooth you slip on it when it's wet. You might also think its easier to clean the smoother it is but the other products dont clean half as well as this one. In fact I dont think anything sticks to the surface. I hardly do anything to it and it stays looking so clean...like not even ring of scum or sticky build up that I had a hard time getting off of other products. I cant explain it...it just stays clean. I got the light grey and its been almost two years since I painted it and it looks the same as when I first painted it. I put like 4 coats on in the time alloted. I guess it won't even stick to itself once it cures so get as many coats on as you can but putting on thin coats and allowing it to dry quickly instead of trying to make it cover in one or 2 coats...be patient and make sure you let it cure for however long it says and not get it wet. So keep it warmish in the bathroom so it dries quick and you can recoat. I've dropped things in it which I thought for sure would chip it but didn't unlike other products. I love that the color I picked matched nicely with the tile I chose and I got the wall color to match as well Im still just in awe at how well it has held up when everything else seemed to fail and it wasn't even close to smelling as bad as the others. It barely had an odor at all...but that could just be me because I've been in the trade so long. Im looking at it now and the stipple gives it a slight matte finish which I prefer. I recommend stripping whatever you applied previously if anything and give your tub a good sanding with 60 or 80 grit orbital...clean and repeat before applying. I might try using it on some tile in my foyer because I hate the color but like the tile look and dont want to go throught the hassle of removing it and for the price is absolutely fantastic

During a recent no demo renovation I went down the rabbit hole of reglazing sinks. This brand was very easy to use for a first timer. I followed the instructions to a T. The only thing I changed, due to the shape of my sink, was the roller. I switched to a small, flocked roller, which helped get those smooth, even layers. I LOVE the little, flat brush they included. It lets you get very precise around the edges. I went rogue and decided to use it as a base for marbling the laminate too. Great adhesion and the water clean-up is a breeze. I'll use this again anytime!!

Pros: absolutely white Cons: paint wears off pretty quick During the paint: The roller included does its job, the brush included kind of makes it look wood-like texture so just make sure you use the brush for the corners only! I think the paint dried in about 2 hours, although the instructions said to wait 48 hours, which we did before turned on the shower. After the paint dried: It dried nicely, but be careful when you decide to place a home depot bucket in the tub and it accidentally scrapes your bottom. Also, it absorbs stains easily. I'm going to have to redo the paint. Overall: I spent almost over $110 on buying two of these, it might be my paint skill, but I have to redo the paint or just do an entire renovation. I'm not super happy with the outcome. I was being a little cheap.

I should've listened to the reviews. We followed the directions to a T but it still started peeling off after only two days.

It takes several coats of paint to achieve a good finish but it’s well worth the time. I like the fact that the finish is nonslip. It turned my old tub into a tub that I now like very much. I can just wipe it clean and move on to other things. Be prepared for a day of painting because it has to be used within 12 hours after adding the hardener plus each coat needs to dry for 2 hours. Money well spent in my opinion!!