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    Spotted a Chip in Your Bath? Here's What to Do (and What Not to Do)

    2 June 2025 4 min readBy Re-Finished Team
    Restored modern white bathtub against light grey tiles — guide on what to do when you spot a chip in your bath

    A chip in your bath looks cosmetic. It isn't. Once the surface is broken, water finds the substrate and starts the slow, hidden damage that turns a £95 chip repair into a full bathroom replacement.

    Do this immediately

    • Dry the area thoroughly after every use.
    • Avoid any bleach or abrasive cleaner near the chip.
    • Send us a photo for a fixed written quote within 24 hours.

    Don't do this

    • Don't apply a DIY chip repair kit — they yellow and lift within months.
    • Don't fill it with silicone — it traps water against the substrate.
    • Don't ignore it. Chips spread under thermal stress and weight.

    Spot-chip repairs typically take under 2 hours and are.

    Need a fixed written quote?

    Send a photo of the surface and we'll come back within 24 hours.

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