How to Refinish a Porcelain Sink

[@nubinikki]

I watch a lot of diy home improvement videos, but this is by far the best and easiest to follow instructional video I have ever watched. I also loved the music. :) Thanks Andrew!

[@stansbruv3169]

Hey there. Thanks for making and sharing this video. I appreciate the help!

[@LadyLauraLost]

Can you post an update on the sink?

[@MarSchlosser]

Excellent! We have an old, 20s era sink in the bathroom, and a used cast iron kitchen sink to replace the plastic junk in the kitchen. Wow, I like this video.

[@leebrowwski]

Swing paints makes a great product. We put some on in 83. Still holding on!

[@kelliquinn1342]

Straight up to the point not a lot of fluff excellent video thank you so much for helping teach me. So much more confident now

[@ditavalerio615]

I love those antique farmhouse sinks !

[@luckypup825]

great job Andrew - your sink looks beautiful!

[@053790]

good work and video...just a suggestion ...the bottom of the sink where the major paint chips are should had been feathered so that the end product would had a smoother finish. but it looks great though!

[@socalswells]

Nice tutorial, and it looks good, too 👍 I want to try this on my kitchen sink, now 😀

[@nathanmciver6496]

Idk, I think this comment has somthing here! Makes sence from a workers perspective! We can wait if needed!

[@justice-jb5ld]

Looks easy, I enjoy watching this video.

[@CherryACR]

Thanks for posting this. I have a double-drainboard sink that I haven't installed yet, so I can do all the stinky stuff outside.

[@whelpthereitis3958]

I have 1 of those also, with double sinks. It really needs this done.

[@LisaAnnFlourishes]

Awesome! Great video, I feel a lot more confident now with doing my projects. Thanks.

Thanks! You saved me a lot of money with this video. Least I can do is like and subscribe!

[@amandaroe9706]

Great video!! Great before and after! Thank you

[@Swtorista]

Great video thanks!

[@АшотГогавич]

*Works great, comfortable too*

[@sirjonaz]

looks really good. my only concern would have been the brush strokes, but i cannot make out if there were any visible lines from the video.

[@williammueller4148]

Yes, think of it as a paint. Not porcelain.

[@terkv]

Epoxy is self leveling, there shouldn't be but use a softer brush if you're concered :)

[@AppalachianAntidote]

You can go over it with a heat gun, that would smooth it out and release any air pockets!

[@odie2100]

❤Holy Crap..That Gorgeous... Gonna do a pedestal bathroom sink..Hoping it comes it this Well..Thank you

[@casseycarter8124]

Can you see brush strokes in person?

[@SherlockJo]

19Yes, Andrew your sink looks really beautiful. Thanks for sharing. The sink that I want redue is at least 60 years old and it has pit marks, and stains. Your video is very encouraging! Thanks agian!!

[@williammueller4148]

Looks beautiful, but do you want to wash pots and pans in it.

[@btfulbrneyes84]

Looks GREAT!!

[@shellshoq]

Hope you're getting a commission, they have your video linked on the product page!

[@simonwilton3546]

Im going to try this, thanks.

[@valeriecullins4218]

Did you have any chips that you had to first smooth out and fill in before you applied the epoxy?

[@rebeccaewing34]

What should it look like after the first coat? Is it ok to see brush strokes because they’ll get covered up in the second coat?

[@maximosolomon1385]

instaBlaster...

[@monikabrady2551]

Great video! Quick question- I have a sink that looks as though it's been eroded a bit. Porcelain has developed bumps and discoloration in the bowl however, there are no chips in my porcelain. Would I be able to resurface the sink bowl using the same steps for my issues?

[@hferg1226]

will it work if the sink has some cracks?

[@daniellaws9351]

Still holding up?

[@maryscheidler8327]

It looks Good❗But, why didn't you SHOW the inside of the sink from the before & AFTER 😏 as it made me wonder🤔 as to how effective the process turned out. We need to repair ours.

[@johnbasinger1422]

my sink has some rust stains due to using well water years ago-do you have any suggestion on how to remove the stain

[@smilingdog54]

Can the epoxy be sprayed?

[@Sonderonyt]

We have two 60 year old tubs. The porcelain is finally starting to erode on the bottom of the tubs. Will this work on the bottom of tubs?

[@abelsolano7357]

Nice work I have to tried this job it looks great

[@abelsolano7357]

Wer should I get the product from

[@loupennebaker2038]

What products did you use? I can not find in the comments?

[@jamessotherden5909]

Looks pretty darn good.

[@dnaka723]

I cannot tell from the video, did the finished coat end up completely smooth without any signs of brush strokes or irregular patterns?

[@jessicag630]

Is the result hard enough to be brushed with a hard bristled brush or a steel wool? Or should you use milder scrub? Does the epoxy last until now?

[@joynjrny]

Can you give an update of how it’s holding up?

[@jeannes3280]

Great video, very thorough... looks good

[@barbohara9351]

How many coats did you use? You mentioned “multiple coats”. How does one know how many coats to use?

[@joelmabrey2569]

Did you have to sand the places in the bowl smooth ?

[@stevenlozada7294]

Great stuff.

[@fredcline8228]

what's most important is the wear. What does the sink look like after 6 months of wear? This would be good information to have prior to investing the time and expense of this project. I've seen these enameling jobs fail within a few months of refurbishment. Did this one fare better?

[@winterdesert1]

I think it would also fail because it is not baked on. Pans, silverware, etc. would easily chip it. Even companies that "bake" on porcelain refuse to do kitchen sinks for that reason.

[@TomKaren94]

Great job, but.... brush? I'd be looking for something I could spray on.

[@frenchfryfarmer436]

Thickness matters.

[@Alice-vc3hj]

Where do you find people who refinish a sink for you

[@blackbelt379]

Great lesson

[@lynnewilson269]

My 1929 farmhouse cast iron porcelain sink with drainboard and right corner wall is looking terrible. I want to refinish it with porcelain. I'm afraid I will wreck with all the hand washing I do in the sink. The product you used - will it peel over time? Linda

[@shoestringeng6473]

I have found cheap foam brush and or roller give epoxy paint a very good finish better than a brush.

[@TheCalliopeSky]

Does anyone know how long this refinish will last?

[@victorward3590]

Great video, thank you!!!

[@CuriousCalligrapher]

How does the sink look now? Any additional thoughts, ideas? Thank you!

[@williammueller4148]

It's a paint. An epoxy paint. It takes to be as hard as it gets. But it is not hard like porcelain. Looks good, though - - - if you don't use it to wash real dishes.

[@michaelsenzamici6705]

Great DIY video. You answered many questions except one. Do we need to play that creepy music in the background when we do it? Oofa! I recommend turing on closed captions and turning the sound off. Thank you for posting this!

[@HomeImProveMentHow]

Over 1K views and only 37 Comments really,..;- ( Well done very good job explaining and walking through the process thank you for sharing .pS: Pro Tip; you can always use Finger nail Polish for Touch UPS. Thanks for sharing her look forward to hear from you, Play for now your friend,Ken.

[@lynnewilson269]

was there any porcelain in the cans of refinisher or is this just paint enamel?

[@Earclops]

How many years would this be good for? We're trying to figure out if we should buy a new sink (big hassle) or refinish like this. Thanks

[@winterdesert1]

I'm in same predicament. Companies won't refinish sinks because they can chip from pots & pans, silverware, etc. So you'd have to be really careful to make them last on these non-baked-on products. Probably would be chipped after only a year.

[@pjmagiccloset6765]

I'm about to tackle mine, Andrew. How's yours lasting?

[@missmartpants2269]

I love it! God bless!

[@patzotti1]

Thank you, Andrew. I was wondering that counter next to the sink looks like cement is it and did you make it?

[@jdinman84]

Thanks for the helpful video. Is it possible to refinish only the part of a sink that needs it or is it necessary to do the whole sink?

[@ashleyquinn9143]

I have this question too

[@jasonryan6675]

Unless it's the exact same shade, you will need to do the whole thing.

[@RobSAtlanta]

Sort of need to do this to 2 bathtubs. Do you think it would work well? Could you use a power sander? Like random orbit, with ? Grit. Thanks!

[@moonlitgin1]

Same question!!

[@Sonderonyt]

I also have the same question.

[@jdjewellpa]

Can't believe you used a chip brush for this project

[@BlueOriginAire]

A small foam roller works great too, no lap lines, smooth like glass finish.

[@moonlitgin1]

@@BlueOriginAire good to know! Was looking for this info. Thanks!

[@joynjrny]

I would brush on then follow with the light touch of a foam roller. The drain board has to be done with a brush only though.

[@vintagelife5195]

Still holding up? Drop any pots in it yet?

[@gorrgekazzahn7049]

good job

[@blakelycreative3171]

Thanks for posting. One thing is the cans are different sizes so a 1 to 1 ratio doesn’t seem correct.

[@bryansaxon9963]

If it's 1:1 by weight then it probably takes more (by volume) of one of the components than the other.

[@gerardinecizmar]

I have one old sink in a rental and I don't want to rip it out because it's surrounded by tile. I found a company that refinishes them for $195 so I won't try it myself. I don't think that these do-it-yourself kits will hold up in the long run.

[@ashleylucasmitchell7113]

What company did you find to do this? I am hoping ot find someone in my area to do it for us.

[@socialitenoel]

it looks good.

[@Alice-vc3hj]

Where to find a person to refinish an antique sink for you

[@nathanmciver6496]

Amazing, what product did you use? What finish! Lol Seriously what product did you use without searching for a link

[@CharlottePrattParrott]

Doesn’t it leave brush strokes?

[@profrogeriogomes5474]

Low resistance?

[@Davesobscurevideos]

The drain could have been removed in less time it took to mask it. It would have been a cleaner finish too. Good video though.

[@Al_Z.Heimer]

True enough, but he was using the sink in the process. Might be a way to do both.

[@user-ws3hk3eu3y]

My only concern would when or if he goes to remove it the new finish will chip off from being stuck to it

[@omrik3252]

beautiful

[@vaniog29]

What should i do if theres small surface cracks ? Can i fill them with something first or would the resealing be enough?

[@bentravels390]

Use a sealant or the epoxy paint will run down & will damage the sink when you start using it.

[@mallymakings2853]

Fantastic video. Thank You for sharing such easy to follow instructions and the reasonings behind each step. Where did you purchase your kit? How’s it holding up a year on? Thank You. x ps, you’ve got beautiful eyes. x

[@wongcw08]

😁

[@MrHb01]

Hi, my friend has a, very old sink with many cracks. I want to fix the cracks on sink. Any suggestions?

[@kevinhornbuckle]

Nice work.

[@MrClimateCriminal]

so how does it hold up to being used as a kitchen sink for 5 years?

[@minkimouse]

Are you asking him to come back in five years and reply to your comment?

[@MrClimateCriminal]

@@minkimouse that would be one option.

[@store4books]

@@minkimouse why not? It's a good question.

[@jasonryan6675]

For a diy, you didn't do bad. But that sink has been refinished before and it's peeling. It was a huge mistake not to strip the old coating off and start from substrate. I noticed your finish in the sink was bumpy and inconsistent because of this. It will also decrease the life of your job drastically. Tip from a pro.

[@Jdww89]

Not sure how you could have any kind of sort of smooth finish using a chip brush. It looks extremely easy, versus sending it out to the only company that re-enameles sinks for hundreds of dollars. But this kind of seems like applying polyurethane you have to perfect brushstrokes using a high-quality brush. But really I don't know cuz I've never done it, but that looks like a 99 cent brush that you could get from home Depot nothing special?

[@markiannetta6336]

I have done this 2x with this product and both times the product broke down and came off in areas within a few months .. ..painting white on white it’s easy to lose track of where you have painted / get 3 even coats .. looking to get professionally done with a sprayer next time .. looks awful .. waste of money

[@user-yv2jn7bw1d]

Thank you so much!!!

[@BPDNJ]

All that work and the drain cover was left on taped over, this is really bugging me. Why? Seems insane to not be thorough.

[@rickyrickardo8347]

And he didn't sand down the bottom of the sink where the finish had peeled off. Half assed job.

[@antipodeanvagabond]

I wish I could buy a sink like this in Europe 😢

[@MrSpikesterman]

look awesome now

[@profrogeriogomes5474]

WHAT TYPE of EPOXY RESIN??

[@cynthiaaiken2424]

trisodium phosphate isn't particularly dangerous or bad for the environment. is was banned from household detergents because overuse caused algae blooms. your plants will love it, too.

[@bidennyou1093]

I asked Rust-Oleum expert, he said it is NOT SAFE to use on kitchen sink….in terms of food contact.

[@nickyp2820]

remove the drain, tape the edges

[@mistersunny3636]

This is not Porcelain. Porcelain and Enamel are two different things.

[@williammueller4148]

This product is an epoxy paint. It is not porcelain. Think of it as a hard paint, or even, perhaps a car finish. It will not mimic porcelain. However it looks great - if you do it right. It is SOFT

[@cordarin7]

"This stuff is not good for the environment.." Immediately rinses down drain.

[@frenchfryfarmer436]

Probably on a septic tank , doesn't go to the water treatment plant

[@cordarin7]

@@frenchfryfarmer436 no, it goes straight into the ground water...

[@allandavis6116]

Downvoting the vid because AW doesn't answer important questions.

[@aarongriffiths1992]

Bodge

[@lindakingsley6765]

crap

[@msancho7674]

Please please don’t go and use this guy’s technique it’s more costly to do it yourself as you will never acquire a professionals finish.Hire a professional it will last longer this coating is lated over n old brittle coating not the correct way you can see the chipped paint still exposed after the new coating is on.