Bathtub Refinishers Business Stability Planner
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SHARKGRIP PROFESSIONAL REFINISHING SYSTEM
Identify the Surface • Choose the Prep • Select the Bonding System • Match the Finish
Clean, Dry and Dull is the goal. The surface determines how you get there.
Porcelain / Tile = Etch
Composite = Sand
Etch = Power Bond
Sand = Bull Shark
Start with the Surface — Not the Coating
Professional refinishing begins by identifying what you are refinishing. Porcelain, ceramic tile, fiberglass, cultured marble, ABS plastic, Formica, and composites do not all accept the same preparation or bonding strategy. SharkGrip helps contractors build the correct system from the surface up.
1. Identify the Surface Being Refinished
Porcelain or Ceramic Tile
These surfaces are chemically profiled. Use ScumBuster, Safe-Etch Gel, SWAT, then Power Bond.
Fiberglass, Cultured Marble, ABS, Formica or Composite
These surfaces are mechanically abraded. Use ScumBuster, sanding/abrasion, SWAT, then Bull Shark Adhesion Promoter.
2. Clean, Dry and Dull Is Still the Rule
The Goal Never Changes
Every successful refinishing job must end with the same final profile: Clean, Dry and Dull.
The Method Changes
Porcelain and ceramic tile are etched. Composite surfaces are sanded. The surface determines the preparation path.
3. Surface-to-System Decision Flow
START HERE: What surface are you refinishing?
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PORCELAIN / CERAMIC TILE PATH
ScumBuster Pre-Clean
↓
Safe-Etch Gel
↓
SWAT Final Wipe
↓
Power Bond
FIBERGLASS / COMPOSITE PATH
ScumBuster Pre-Clean
↓
Sand / Abrade
↓
SWAT Final Wipe
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Bull Shark Adhesion Promoter
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NEXT: Determine the performance needs of the job.
4. Core Preparation and Bonding Products
ScumBuster
Pre-clean before profiling.
Safe-Etch Gel
For porcelain and ceramic tile.
SWAT
Final wipe before bonding/coating.
Power Bond
For etched porcelain/tile.
Bull Shark
For sanded composites.
5. Determine the Performance Needs
Commercial Production
Apartments, hotels, high-volume work, production schedules, and immersion service needs.
Fast Turnaround
Same-day service, rentals, property management, emergency work, and short downtime windows.
Ease of Application
Contractors who want the easiest professional coating system to spray successfully.
Maximum Resistance
Harsh chemicals, stain resistance, anti-graffiti, UV exposure, pool slides, water parks, and exterior service.
6. Choose the SharkGrip Finish System
SharkGrip can help you build the right system for your operation, your customer base, your turnaround requirements, and the surfaces you refinish most.
SharkGrip High Gloss Epoxy
Commercial production and direct-to-surface immersion service work.
SharkThane Quick Dry 4-Hour
Fast turnaround and same-day back-in-service schedules.
Liquid Porcelain Enamel
Easiest professional coating system to spray. Direct-to-surface and immersion service rated.
SharkThane Plus
Maximum chemical, stain, UV, anti-graffiti, and harsh environment resistance.
Direct-to-Surface Note: SharkGrip High Gloss Epoxy and Liquid Porcelain Enamel are direct-to-surface capable when the surface is properly prepared. Power Bond or Bull Shark may still be selected based on substrate and preparation method when additional adhesion insurance is desired.
7. Surface Decision Matrix
| Surface |
Prep Method |
Bonding Choice |
Finish Direction |
| Porcelain Tub |
Clean + Etch + SWAT |
Power Bond |
Choose system by performance need |
| Ceramic Tile |
Clean + Etch + SWAT |
Power Bond |
Choose system by exposure and use |
| Fiberglass / Cultured Marble / Composite |
Clean + Sand + SWAT |
Bull Shark |
Choose system by surface and service condition |
Pro Tip: If it etches, use Power Bond. If it sands, use Bull Shark.
Need Help Choosing the Right System?
Call SharkGrip and we will help match the right preparation, bonding agent, film build, and finish system to your operation, customers, turnaround needs, and service conditions.
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