Renovating a 100 year old CAST IRON BATH 🛁 is a challenge

Renovating a 100 year old CAST IRON BATH 🛁 is a challenge | DIY Renovation Project

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Join us on an exciting journey as we restore an antique cast iron bathtub for our Chateau master suite bathroom! AD: Go to www.squarespace.com/howtorenov... to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code HOWTORENOVATEACHATEAU
🏰 Chateau Master Suite Transformation
In this video, we tackle the challenges of moving a heavy, rusty tub, and share our step-by-step process of sanding, painting, and re-enameling to transform it into a beautiful centerpiece.
Watch as we navigate through difficulties, make important decisions about colors, and finally achieve a stunning result in the Chateau Master Suite.
Highlights
· Unpacking and inspecting the rusty cast iron bathtub
· Strategies for moving the heavy tub upstairs
· Detailed sanding and cleaning process
· Applying anti-rust and enamel paint
· Color selection and final touches
· Tips and tricks for successful bathtub restoration
💬 Let us know in the comments:
· Would you prefer a matte black or gray finish? (or the green one...)
· Have you ever restored an antique piece? Share your experiences!
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@vincentfollezou 17 күн бұрын

Maybe black will be a better match with black and white floor tile. Team Phillip

@kylieharrison3782 17 күн бұрын

🤔

@maxshuppert9725 17 күн бұрын

If it is a neutral grey it will take on the colors of the room and the light in it. The color looks green because of the paint color in the room in which it was prepped and the mix of blue window light and yellow-orange work lights. In spite if that, Team Phillipp! (Sorry Anna!)

@sharonanderson346 16 күн бұрын

Definitely black!

@dennispatrick4999 16 күн бұрын

I like black. But, it's obviously their bathroom.

@canren4426 16 күн бұрын

Black to go with the tile and different color feet!😊

@pilsonandrew 17 күн бұрын

Team Phillip on this one. Black would be so much more elegant

@user-fu8ub2rj6q 17 күн бұрын

The quick “Team Phillip” flashing on the screen was so sneaky 😂 I also loved the in-stinks too 😂😂😂😂

@mmay6621 17 күн бұрын

The subliminal Team Phillip message 😂

@kindlydude 13 күн бұрын

Yep! No doubt that's why Team Phillip got so many votes!! 😂🤣😉

@shelleymalone4427 17 күн бұрын

I can’t believe that I’m going with Team Phillip. I think the matte black will give the tub a classic feel.

@405Marlena 17 күн бұрын

I usually always go with Anna. But, for the first time have to agree with Philip to go with black black.

@norabrice 17 күн бұрын

Shout out to you both for getting the tub upstairs without any casualties. It turned out amazing, well done!

@Susan.I 17 күн бұрын

I like black on the outside and white on the inside!

@user-uc8cn4dq8c 17 күн бұрын

I was thinking if Philip slips Anna's dead for sure ❤

@AngelaMerici12 17 күн бұрын

@@user-uc8cn4dq8c I was so nervous watching. I think that was dangerous but it turned out well 😂!

@dianegriffith3006 16 күн бұрын

Me too what a task! They are Heavy!!!!

@Sarah1212mm 16 күн бұрын

DONT TOUCH IT! Leave it as it is. Its ok to NOT have everything matchy matchy! Its deep colour is within the same tonal family. Its a work of art and if it's a slightly different colour and it stands out then that's perfect! What an excellent job. this was so interesting, thank you both and congratulations on heaving that thing up the stairs. 😉👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍

@thinkingbout 16 күн бұрын

Since it is technically a black and a less hard one, which will make the room feel more cozy, I'm Team Anna!

@keithvangreunen8646 17 күн бұрын

Black. I’ve seen a cast iron bath painted black and it really stood out. Remember the bath is a feature and needs that visual pop.

@Ana-Maria-Sierra 17 күн бұрын

BLACK BLACK! Grey is fashionable now and on its way out of fashion. Black never goes out of fashion.

@patstoughton 17 күн бұрын

Black is definitely more classy and elegant, especially for a beautiful chateau. But then, I don't have to live with it. Great job, Phillip!!

@KimDe05 17 күн бұрын

I think the Lamp Black looks beautiful. I vote to keep the color.

@patriciablanton6243 17 күн бұрын

Mat black since you have black and white tiles on the bathroom floor.

@louiseupton3363 17 күн бұрын

Wow! Phillip that bath looks stunning. You've done an amazing job 👏👍👌

@lindabraden7145 17 күн бұрын

Another vote for Team Phillip! I vote Black Black!

@David-jm7mq 17 күн бұрын

Great job on refinishing the tub. Move the tub into the master bathroom before making the final decision on the color. Observe the tub over several days in the different daylight that comes in the windows, and at night under the bathroom lights. Remember Phillip, Happy Wife! Happy Life!

@colinbryan333 15 күн бұрын

Perfectly sensible comment David. All options should be explored before making a final decision. Light will play an important part on the mood and aesthetic you wish to create.

@Burbankelly 17 күн бұрын

Phillip should get his choice once-in-awhile and this is a good one for him to have that! Plus, I thought the fire plate he brought out was a good color for the floor tiles!

@kimclenard 17 күн бұрын

Team Philip on this one. I think the matte black will be stunning with the floors. 👍

@theresadoohan7837 17 күн бұрын

I think this colour is better, it's softer and warmer than black.

@lylerainger-scott 17 күн бұрын

Definitely black black. It's much more elegant in my opinion. The restoration looks great though, well done!

@dorothy2770 17 күн бұрын

Team Phillip for this one 🙂🇨🇦

@ulrikaholmquist140 17 күн бұрын

Well done on the bathtub restoration Philip, it looks fab 😊

@iahorvath 17 күн бұрын

I agree with Philip. Black would look better than that grey for the bottom of the tub.

@LS-vo5lg 17 күн бұрын

Team Philip! Black looks better!

@Pattyjohnson476 17 күн бұрын

I think the lamp black looks beautiful! My vote is to keep the color as is.

@bobbiejay2085 17 күн бұрын

From what I can see ... Team Philipp. More imposing. Decider will be when it's in the bathroom.

@angelashowalter3069 17 күн бұрын

Definitely black. It would be classier looking!

@Redrally 17 күн бұрын

I believe the grey-black of the bathtub is called "charcoal". Also Philip, I have to side with Anna on the charcoal paint, for one simple reason: in most lights it looks black anyway but unlike black, it won't constantly attract a layer of dust. Charcoal is a bit kinder on the cleaning/cleanliness angle. I should know - we have a black-only furniture scheme (with wood) on one side of our home and we appreciate the obviousness of the dust gathered and attracted on our furniture as it forces us to clean it more. Not something you want to think about in a bathroom 😉

@darlenechandler2403 17 күн бұрын

I agree with you, I have black leather sofa and constant showing of dust. I also have some tables painted in black and same thing.

@joshde4807 17 күн бұрын

Team Philip, everything is greenish

@kerriegreen9057 17 күн бұрын

Lamp black contrasts beautifully with the wall colour! it's gorgeous

@1CelloOne 17 күн бұрын

Black for the tub 😊 your chateau is beautiful! I think it’s the other way around, women strive for truth, men strive for power. 😁

@elizabethwezelman8547 17 күн бұрын

Very impressed that just the two of you managed to get that cast Iron tub up the stairs without extra help and you did a beautiful renovation Philipp. The black and shining white looks excellent together. I loved the opening view of the garden, it looked classy and very elegant. I always enjoy how clean and tidy you are regarding clearing up, to me, that is special. 🏵Well done to you both. 🏵

@sarahjtripodi1514 17 күн бұрын

I think the gray is good and agree that the walls are reflecting on it.

@rosemariedeschenes7013 17 күн бұрын

Would prefer black black especially with the fixtures you have chosen. Great job on the tub. Can’t believe you got it up the stairs just the two of you. Bravo 👏 🎉😍😘

@janinejohnson801 17 күн бұрын

Team Philipp on this one Black!!

@namimainuwu 17 күн бұрын

I think I am Team Philipp this time. The black would look better and seemingly more fitting in my imagination

@madolynway6612 17 күн бұрын

I like it as is. The gray black is more subtle especially beside the muted colour of the room. Magnificent job. I wondered where you would get the appropriate plumbing when you were removing the old.

@mollymackenzie3307 16 күн бұрын

Team Philipp. I agree that Anna's black looks greenish.

@sandradrees5499 15 күн бұрын

Team Anna, the Lamp Black is softer and more elegant, you have the darkness without the starkness. It also fits well with the blue walls in the suite. Black will be a short lived fashion, a charcoal grey is more classic, in keeping with the style of the rest of the chateau, a beautiful blend of classic and contemporary xx

@katharinegarner6539 15 күн бұрын

Lamp black for sure. Far more mellow, unusual and sophisticated

@sandicoppins 17 күн бұрын

Initially I thought black would be best but the lamp black looks softer and really beautiful. Fabulous result👏👏👏👏

@lynnbfoster 17 күн бұрын

The bathtub is gorgeous. Lamp black or dark black either would look nice.

@deeash9955 17 күн бұрын

Team Phillip on this one

@hlu777 17 күн бұрын

Team Phillip🖤. I'd also paint the feet to match the fixtures in the bathroom i.e. chrome, brass, or whatever you went with, but that's me. It looks beautiful no matter what color you decide.😍

@Annie-ex3ge 17 күн бұрын

If there is one man I would not take marriage advice from, it's Henry VIII... 😂

@valw3212 16 күн бұрын

Grey Black makes it not so stark. It's softer to look at. ♥

@michaelcima5772 17 күн бұрын

flat black is my vote

@ZoePerrault 17 күн бұрын

I have worked in many ways with colours in many years, … Anna’s choices of colour are always excellent. For this particular project, I agree that black is elegant, classic, chic, etc but when you imagine this bath tub in its final setting black will be a heavy and bold colour that won’t easily blend with other things around it. In this project greyish colours are better! They seem neutral and easily match the setting without disturbing the harmony.

@jeanmariemclain2836 17 күн бұрын

Agree. This whole chateau is soft and feminine. The dark gray is a slightly softer hue than black. More complimentary to the subtle femininity. Black-black would be traditional but too strong.

@trinaayton9661 17 күн бұрын

Love the bath grey❤

@melaniejones9576 17 күн бұрын

Philip’s choice of black gets my vote!👋😊🇨🇦

@wendysalter 15 күн бұрын

TEAM ANNA! The dark grey will compliment the black and white tiles.

@KathyONeill-wy1pt 16 күн бұрын

I am amazed that you got that tub up there.Just the two of you well done and with laughter and appreciation for each other

@Xaerin 17 күн бұрын

Grey is a base coat. Grey is what people paint rooms when they want to sell their house so the buyers can imagine their own colours. Black is elegance!

@jlife9092 17 күн бұрын

That's such a good point!

@lolodee3528 15 күн бұрын

Touches of black against wood looks elegant. Black and white too.

@jomeyer13 15 күн бұрын

older people paint white instead of dull gray it is harder to find white syoff as it still looks grayisih

@susanparker2618 11 күн бұрын

😆

@louiselewis5061 17 күн бұрын

Well done! So impressive that you two got the tub upstairs by yourselves with no issues or injuries. I can go either way on the color. Congratulations, Philipp on the refinishing. It looks beautiful!

@TheasChristmasVillages 16 күн бұрын

Love the grey, whether there's a greenish cast or not -- Team Anna.

@nicarazzi 16 күн бұрын

Love the grey black. Very elegant and stylish.

@melissavanrickley7762 17 күн бұрын

Team Philip and matte black for the win! The dark grey doesn’t pop enough.

@drowor 16 күн бұрын

I like the grey. Black is just always too harsh for me. I’m a graphic design student and I’ve always been scolded for using pure 000000 black because it doesn’t look natural. I always see grey as black with more dimension.

@phildwyer1488 17 күн бұрын

Sorry Phillip I’m definitely Team Anna. I really like the grey/black. And I think with the tiles you have in the bathroom it will look great. If you had very shiny pure black and white tiles, I’d go a proper black, but as you don’t, I really like this grey/black

@brianmombourquette2673 16 күн бұрын

The best thing about the bath besides the beautiful finish is that you can repaint the grey in the future. Try it out in the finished room first. Bravo 👌

@Strocophate 17 күн бұрын

Definitely Team Anna for this one. At least on my monitor, the tub is a dark blue-grey, which coordinates really well with the other paint colors in your suite.

@leoyork2037 17 күн бұрын

Love the tub, love the gray black!

@Tom68446 17 күн бұрын

I think black is a more practical color cause it would contrast better with any color. Looks fabulous!

@sacadosify 17 күн бұрын

True black. Team Phillip. Of course, you could add a design in rust color over the black. 🙂

@deborahdoll4111 17 күн бұрын

Just as Forest Gump says “ both can be happening at the same time”. Both colours are sophisticated and beautiful. Not a contest but a matter of convenience. The experience of the bath in your exquisite renovation will soothe away any shades of darkness.❤️

@genevam8828 17 күн бұрын

Beautiful! Phillip did an amazing job! I agree with Phillip, I prefer true black for the tub. I am guessing that Anna is a Virgo. My mom who is a Virgo, always says that if you want to have a job done right you should have a Virgo to do it. 😊

@dianegriffith3006 16 күн бұрын

Hallelujah Virgos-I am too -love your comment!! 😃

@sarahmiller5632 17 күн бұрын

Team Anna for the colour of the bath tub. Well done, Phillip.🤗🇨🇦

@doubles1738 17 күн бұрын

Keep the grey but silver the feet. It’s a beautiful piece regardless of the color. Well done👏👏👏

@debbiebrowne-gudat5170 17 күн бұрын

The bath looks more purpleish on my screen. Agree it's good to see it in the bathroom before deciding. Looks really good though!

@kimberlyearly8918 17 күн бұрын

Same! I commented saying it looks more like eggplant.

@MartinT425 17 күн бұрын

Black I would do it 😊

@user-sz2ft3gw4f 16 күн бұрын

The “black” looks good to me. On my TV it actually has a bit of a purplish tone to it which looks lovely. I think you may be seeing the green from the walls. It looks to ma like you did a great job on the tub. Good job Philip!

@sherrymiller8386 17 күн бұрын

Definitely agree with Anna about the colour of the bathtub. Very sophisticated colour.

@oksanaklein4867 17 күн бұрын

I am team Anna on bathtub, looks amazing already.

@robertdamianogargano3971 17 күн бұрын

We LOVE THE GREY PAINT COLOR it's UNIQUE

@denisevincenti5214 16 күн бұрын

Team Anna! I think the greyish black colour is beautiful and in line with the chateau overall palette. But good job, Phillip!! This diy turned out perfectly.

@debbiedebc 13 күн бұрын

I think you are both wonderful….but girl….you taking that tub up those stairs was absolutely amazing! Artful talent and strength….I am in awe!

@trainerjoe9469 17 күн бұрын

I was on the fence, but I have to vote for Team Anna because Team Philipp tried to subliminally influence my vote. It looks great as is, no further color change seems necessary. I love what you've done with the chateau over the past couple years, and hope that you bring back the guests when you're finished with the main house.

@maryoelmann6137 17 күн бұрын

Love the tub…I’m team Anna!

@waltercook4868 16 күн бұрын

Team Anna. Also, Phillip looks healthier. It looks like he is watching his diet and exercising. Keep up the good work!

@David-xh6cm 17 күн бұрын

After all the very hard work, I think the grey actually looks excellent so I would favour leaving the grey. Mike

@pansylimes4198 17 күн бұрын

I like the color, probably only thing I’d do is the feet silver. Good job Philipp, I’m loving the colors you are using for the suite.

@joconnor2717 17 күн бұрын

Black for sure

@YLeeFranklin 17 күн бұрын

I like the colour it is now. It’s beautiful!

@susangyorky2110 16 күн бұрын

It looks more blackish than grayish. Like a charcoal black. Looks great!

@taniadevilliers348 17 күн бұрын

Black black.

@rebeccalowry9296 17 күн бұрын

The bathtub looks beautiful! Don’t change a thing! I can’t wait to see it in the finished bathroom!

@TheOneCleanHippy 16 күн бұрын

The grey black looks great.

@juliajoplin4238 15 күн бұрын

I think it turned out stunning! I also think the walls makes it look greenish instead of grey/black… It will look great in the bathroom 🛁✨🥰👌🏾

@nanou7314 17 күн бұрын

Well done on a great restoration job, it looks fantastic. I probably would have said grey, but I don't know why I have a very strong urge to go with Team Philip on this one. Puzzling. 😇🤫

@SusieMonk-jh8tj 17 күн бұрын

Team Anna. Can’t believe you both got that bath upstairs . Brilliant restoration👏👏👌👌🥇

@user-og5oc5tq5r 16 күн бұрын

Grey black is gorgeous!

@terrylichtenberg7618 17 күн бұрын

I love the color that's on it now, it's beautiful color

@alejandrapazpsolano5602 17 күн бұрын

Sorry Anna, team Philip this time, black is the colour!

@ginahamlyn2569 17 күн бұрын

It looks amazing as it is. Team Anna

@annneusidl5794 16 күн бұрын

I was impressed before with your DIY, but this Phillip takes the prize. WOW. You can really rock out your projects. 👊🏻👍🏻

@elizabethjohnson4006 17 күн бұрын

LOVE the dark grey! Beautiful job!

@mariagillinson8527 17 күн бұрын

Phillip earned getting his way with the colour.

@mandylee9175 17 күн бұрын

Black please. What you have now looks like an undercoat.

@libbyblackmon885 17 күн бұрын

I’m team Philip!! Black would look better and go with the b/w floor! Great job on restoring the tub, Philip.

@sharonanderson346 16 күн бұрын

My father bought an old cast iron claw tub he converted to a love seat. My sister made the cushions for it. I loved it! It had the claw feet on it also. I think claw foot tubs are beautiful!