Bathtub - Can this be re-enamelled?

[McLarenLad]

So there's an ongoing feud with our LL about the state of our bathtub since we moved in. I propose it's a health risk, with exposed rust posing a danger to the little one. They deem it as a non-issue, as their tradesman came out and said it needs a whole new bath tub. The damage is seen below;

Not one to question a tradesperson, but is there a more 'low-cost' fix here, perhaps by re-enamelling? I've never undertaken re-enamelling and by the looks of this (according to the tradesman) it looks as if someone has had a go at it, at some point.

Failing re-enamelling, is there some other solution?

Thanks!

 

[foxhole]

Can be rubbed down and touched up with enamel paint .
Re-enamel in situ is around twice the price of a new bath .
Looks like it needs a new bath panel .

 

[flameport]

They deem it as a non-issue, as their tradesman came out and said it needs a whole new bath tub.

It does need a new one.
Looks to have been filled in with some kind of gunge previously.
There is no repair or fix for that amount of rust.

How is this is 'non-issue'? It's destroyed and requires replacement.

 

[McLarenLad]

It does need a new one.
Looks to have been filled in with some kind of gunge previously.
There is no repair or fix for that amount of rust.

How is this is 'non-issue'? It's destroyed and requires replacement.

You tell me!

House is managed via an EA, who reported to the LL about our concerns and no dice.

Our LL lives in Australia and even when she visited the UK whilst on holiday, she wanted to see the house (as bizarrely, she's never seen it in person). Pointed out the bath and she said "Yeah, just needs re-enamelling". Not caring for our concern.

Sadly, these days, you feel like you can't poke the bear with LL's, for fear of rent hikes or worse, S21's!

 

[jj4091]

It can't be re- enabled in situ nor is it cost effective for an old steel bath. Best you could do with that in my opinion would be to sand off loose material, treat with rust cure then paint with a suitable paint. I can't really see how it is dangerous just unsightly.

 

[Odds]

You could mask it temporarily with some waterproof tape but you should complain through the Housing Ombudsman if he refuses to fix a simple problem.

 

[Notch7]

So there's an ongoing feud with our LL about the state of our bathtub since we moved in. I propose it's a health risk, with exposed rust posing a danger to the little one. They deem it as a non-issue, as their tradesman came out and said it needs a whole new bath tub. The damage is seen below;
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Not one to question a tradesperson, but is there a more 'low-cost' fix here, perhaps by re-enamelling? I've never undertaken re-enamelling and by the looks of this (according to the tradesman) it looks as if someone has had a go at it, at some point.

Failing re-enamelling, is there some other solution?

Thanks!

It’s not a health hazard, the actual bath interior looks in good condition

has it got carpeted bath panel - if so that probably harbours more bacteria than the rust

 

[cdbe]

A length of 25mm plastic angle fixed on with silicone would make a big difference for a few pounds.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

It is a non issue, do you let your kid gnaw on the bath tub? Stick a bit of white gaffer tape over if it really bothers you and move on with your life.

 

[DiyNutJob]

Use rust converter and then prime and paint over the individual rust spots. Even if the colour doesn't match, it is still better than rust.