If you have to make a trip back for the next coat, you kill your whole profit margin. Nelson is closed-mouthed about exactly which products he recommends. But two contractors in the business divulged their favorite products. Peter Dudek favors Breakthrough acrylic epoxy, supplied by Procos in Los Angeles. HVLP spray equipment is commonly employed, along with ventilation equipment.
Preparation involves cleaning carefully, filling cracks, and either sanding or etching.
The products Nelson uses require mixing three or four components on the job, he said. Marketing can be as simple as keeping your eyes peeled for a worn tub or sink while doing other work. After reviewing a number of possibilities, she settled on Tub Pro. Her competitors take the tub out and spray it electrostatically, which costs extra for plumbing, removal, and transportation. But the result, she said, is no better than her in-place spraying of Tub Pro.