Our Process

Our Process

Atielmi Inc is a corporation dedicated to the Refinishing of all types of bathtubs, tiles, sinks and bathroom accessories. We offer our services in Miami and Broward counties. We guarantee a glossy finish and easy maintenance.

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Our Process for Original Surfaces

We clean the surface using blades and scrapers to remove soap, shampoo and rinse residuals deposited over the time. Then we apply Etch acid, specially formulated for use on porcelain and ceramic surfaces, and leave it on for 10 minutes. Following this, we remove the acid with water and a sponge. Then, we apply a cleaner and degreaser product (Fórmula 88) on the surface in order to remove any acid residual. We then sand the surface using an electric sander and sander-paper.

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Our Process for Previously Painted Surfaces

We remove all the paint using a paint remover, blades, and scrapers. Once the surface is restored to its original state, we proceed. Now that the old caulking is removed, it is replaced with new one. The next step is to mask with paper and/or plastic all the adjacent surfaces not to be painted. What follows is we apply a product that facilitates the Primer and paint adhesion, in our case, we use Crosslink III Adhesive or Glow CK. Then the sink, the bathroom accessories, and the Vanity are covered to prevent unwanted spray. An extractor fan is then installed near of the area to be painted for extracting the vapors while we begin the painting process with the air spray gun. We mix Aerial Spray Primer with its catalyst in a 1:1 ratio and proceed to apply two coats of it on the surface. This ensures a more resistant finish. Then, we prepare the paint using HSLD -5000 High Solid Enamel Resin with its respective Catalyst HSLD-5000 and Lacquer Thinner in a 1:1:1 ratio and proceed to spray the surface with the air spray gun to restore it. We spray two or three coats of paint on the surface with a time spacing of 5 minutes between coats. Finally, all the material used in the masking and protection process is carefully removed and- Voilà, now your bathroom looks like a brand new one!