Recoating keep for plug in Bath

jennyo

Please does anyone know whether it is possible to recoat the silver round bit on a bath that the plug goes in. Mine has lost some of its coating, it was like that when we moved in and I would like to smarten it up if possible. the other possibility is to replace that part, but when I mentioned it to my husband he said it was a tricky job and the bath may get broken.
The house was built in the 40's and its probably the original bath

phill99

Its a non starter to get it re coated. They cost about £5 and its an easy job, even for a less than average DIYer.

jennyo

Thank you, Thats good I am less than average, I would much rather replace it, should it unscrew do you think, I am going to have a look now.

phill99

Yes there is normally a screww in the middle but you will have to take the panel off the bath to get underneath as the chrome piece comes complete with th piece it screws into underneath.

DVardysShadow

phill99 wrote: »

Yes there is normally a screww in the middle but you will have to take the panel off the bath to get underneath as the chrome piece comes complete with th piece it screws into underneath.

This one dates from the 1940's - there will be no screw in the middle, it will be held by a backnut under the bath and will probably be held by plumber's mait or similar which will be 60 years past breaking apart nicely.

jennyo

DVardysShadow wrote: »

This one dates from the 1940's - there will be no screw in the middle, it will be held by a backnut under the bath and will probably be held by plumber's mait or similar which will be 60 years past breaking apart nicely.

Thanks, yes I have decided to leave well alone it is currently water tight, my husband is concerned about cracking the bath, which would be a great shame.

Owain_Moneysaver

Assuming that it is chrome-over-brass or chrome-over-nickel-over-brass, you might be able to replate it in situ using a brush plating kit although I'd try to find someone to do it rather than having a go myself.

jennyo

Owain_Moneysaver wrote: »

Assuming that it is chrome-over-brass or chrome-over-nickel-over-brass, you might be able to replate it in situ using a brush plating kit although I'd try to find someone to do it rather than having a go myself.

thank you I shall check that out. That looks good, I may well give it a try.

lucywillow

Hi, I know it's not quite what you originally asked for but I have the same problem with my original 1930's bath. After looking at various options I ended up buying a chrome strainer from Wilkinson's that fits over the original plug hole. It covers it up and you only take it out when you need to run a bath. Only cost 79p!!
Might be worth considering while you weigh up the other more costly options.
Hope this helps.

jennyo

Hi Lucy, thanks, that sounds like my sort of price.

jennyo

lucywillow wrote: »

Hi, I know it's not quite what you originally asked for but I have the same problem with my original 1930's bath. After looking at various options I ended up buying a chrome strainer from Wilkinson's that fits over the original plug hole. It covers it up and you only take it out when you need to run a bath. Only cost 79p!!
Might be worth considering while you weigh up the other more costly options.
Hope this helps.

Hi got one it fits lovely, and looks so much better. thanks everyone.