Hi Erin, I would’ve loved for it to be shinier. I don’t think the clear acrylic dulled the shine, but it didn’t make it shinier either. If I had to do it again, I would try Rustoleum’s Triple Thick Glaze. I think that would’ve helped get a better gloss. Let me know what you end up doing.

Hugs,

Lynn

This is beautiful! I too love the copper/metallic tones, preferably rose gold! I was wondering if you found that after clear coating the tub, did you find that it took away the shine of the copper spray paint? Or was that the look you wanted to begin with? I’m about to spray paint a metal tub myself and would like it to have a nice shiny gloss finish as if store bought. Any thoughts? All of the metallic sprays I’ve used so far mark up easily without a coating, but putting a clear coat on takes away the shine…. just wondering if you had any helpful suggestions.

Thanks and beautiful job!💗

Erin

How did I miss this? Wow…talk about a day late and a dollar short. But yeah, someone loved a duck when they painted this tub! Luckily paint changes just about everything. Thanks so much for visiting and hoping you are having a lovely Monday.

Hugs, Lynn

There is nothing like a good upcycle project. You just need to find an old tub of some sort. If you can’t find an old one, maybe a galvanized tub from the farm store? Let me know what you end up doing.

Have a great day.

Hugs, LYnn

Hi Mindy! I know! I’m pretty tickled with it. But truthfully, I did have to buy the paint but I have a good bit leftover for the next project. Thanks again for swinging by!

hugs, Lynn

Hi Mary, and thanks for coming by today. I am really loving everything about my tub, it’s perfect to hold my firewood. And there is no doubt in my mind that you probably have a very similar tub hiding somewhere n that basement of yours. I’m still pining to get a look in that basement some day.
Wishing you a lovely weekend.
Hugs, Lynn