Resurfacing a Vintage Sink with Ekopel 2K Epoxy

[@amandalangston1239]

Thank you for sharing. I recently purchased a vintage 66” x 25” double farm sink with drain boards. This is the product that I will be using. I can’t wait to try it out.

[@spinydaisy3128]

Amanda Langston Oh, how exciting! I love mine! Please let me know how it turns out! Just make sure you thoroughly mix the two parts together! Their video shows how they use the bucket that Part A comes in as their mixing bucket! But, I highly recommend using a separate bucket! Put Part B in the bucket first, then add the denser & stickier Part A into Part B! They encourage you to use a paint stick to mix for 5 minutes (instead of the drill mixer like I used). This is probably a good idea!!!

[@Susan70003]

did you make a video to show us? how did it turn out?

[@terryjoestoll]

I am going to be doing the same size sink. I would like to know how much product you used and how satisfied you are with the process. I did mine 12 years or so ago with a roll on but it did not hold up very well but this product looks promising.

[@chrischtis2082]

beautiful, and im so glad I watched it, because im not willing to lose my ribbs on my drainboard. thank you

[@sulysaldana5867]

I been looking into re-finishing a vintage sink that I bough off Facebook and No method convinces me enough to do it. Your results look great. It looks beautiful. I’m definitely going this rout

[@spinydaisy3128]

Thank you! The best advice I can give you is to watch Ekopel’s KZbin videos. They had some complains about the epoxy not setting correctly. They have revised their method for how to prep the material. I think they now want you to stir it longer and give it a rest time before applying it! Personally, I have not had any problems with the finish on my sink! I love it!!!

[@abbyroberts4424]

I have been looking for an epoxy like this to redo a bathtub. You made it look so easy. Thanks for sharing.

[@spinydaisy3128]

Thanks Abby! Definitely use this product and not the other versions that you can buy at the big box stores! I used one of those on a tub before and in one year, it started peeling like crazy!

[@dwaynecain5608]

Wow, great job. Looks absolutely awesome.

[@spinydaisy3128]

Dwayne Cain Thank you so much! The process was easier for us because we live in a remote area and we could not afford to mail this +100 lbs baby to a facility that recast porcelain! So much better than the cheaper Tub and Tile kit that other manufacturers sell!!!

[@robmaule4951]

Hi, thanks for sharing this- great job!

[@indigmomma]

Thank you for making this video I have the exact same sink and wanted to preserve it so thank you again ❤

[@schiavone244]

Thanks for sharing. We had a similar sink painted. Even though we've been very careful less than a year later bits are coming off. Hence researching other options for the future.

[@spinydaisy3128]

Did you also use Ekopel? I had used another product on a tub, and it only lasted a year before starting to peel. The Ekopel seems to be harder and thicker than the other brands. So far, it is holding up for us.

[@jag5316]

For a sink size project this product is okay, but it was a nightmare when I used it for a whole bathtub. I ended up having to sand streaks on sides and restore the pitch of the tub bottom which leveled out too much making the tub slow to drain.

[@jawa6066]

Hello thank you very much great video my question is what has your experience been now that you’ve been using the sink I guess over a year

[@lexiwest2644]

Seeing as this was two years ago… how well has this product held up? We paid someone way too much to redo a tub and sink… within three months they both needed redoing. Chips galore. And we are not rough with them.

[@spinydaisy3128]

Really well! No chips or major scratches! I do keep a sink protector on the bottom of the sink. Coffee does tend to stain the sink, but a bleach gel works really well to remove these stains. I am careful not to overuse the bleach because I don’t want it to work it’s way through the epoxy. I have used the cheaper Tub and tile products on a tub in the past! Definitely not worth the money! Also, they have high VOCs and can run you out of the house for days! The Ekopel literally didn’t have any smell or fumes!

[@candicehoffman283]

I have a sink very similar to this. I want to refinish it. Yours looks fantastic!

[@spinydaisy3128]

Thank you!

[@ConnieSueDickinson]

How is it holding up? It turned out beautifully! I have a sink exactly like yours and have hesitated refinishing it because I am afraid it won't hold up to pots and pans and all the stuff we tend to use our kitchen sink to clean. Thanks in advance for an update

[@maryjflanagan1922]

Very well done video. I want a sink like that and would like to refinish it like yours.

[@spinydaisy3128]

Mary J Flanagan Thank you! I hope you find what you are looking for!

[@peterward3287]

Best way to do it is sandblasted and find someone with a bake oven to put the original finish on it but good luck with that.

[@dalesworld1308]

I'd love to know how this held up. I had two antiques sinks professionally resurface (they were acid etched first and an epoxy spray applied) and they failed very quickly. The coating did not expand and contract with the cycle of hot water/cold water that happens when you wash and the bowls chipped and peeled. I'd like to attempt to strip them and start over.

[@spinydaisy3128]

We are on year three, and the product is still holding! It has started to stain easier. I use a gel bleach cleaner once a week to clean it. Of course, they specifically tell you in the directions not to use bleach products, but it works for me. I will say that we do not pour boiling water directly on our sink very often. The sink is used daily though because we do not have an electric dishwasher.

[@321hug]

Great video. I'm doing mine tomorrow and this was very helpful especially the pull up and let gravity do the work technique. Much better than what i was going to do which was moving it around with a roller.

[@spinydaisy3128]

How did your sink turn out?

[@321hug]

@@spinydaisy3128 Beautiful. Trick is to put the work into the preparation. Sand it. Clean it well. Lots of masking and floor protection. Pouring was the easy bit. Just waiting for 72 hours before refitting sink drain and tap.. even though instructions say 24-36 hours. Can't stop looking at it.

[@lomein9320]

Boo fie how is your sink holding up? Chips, scratches? Anything you'd do differently?

[@321hug]

@@lomein9320 Still looks as good as the day i did it. Nothing i'd do differently. As i said before, plenty of preparation and masking.

[@lomein9320]

Yay!, Thanks. Did mine a couple days ago & it looks fantastic.

[@arsenez]

Useful, thank you for sharing !

[@seasnow9394]

Hello! This turned out great! I am interested in how well this has held up. I would like to do a similar project and there are many options for refinishing so it would be great to have an update about this method. Thank you so much!

[@spinydaisy3128]

It is holding up nicely. I do take precautions against staining by making sure the sink is washed out after coffee or tea is poured out. I also have a rubber mat in the bottom to protect against scratches.

[@seasnow9394]

@@spinydaisy3128 Those are great tips! Thank you so very much! I think I'll try it out!

[@markpang8847]

Hi Spinning Daisy. Nice video. Would you please reply…how is the product holding up? Any cracks, runs, nicks, discoloration, etc? Thank you in advance.

[@hw646]

Very good result! It has been 4 years since you posted the video. How is current the surface condition? I'm thinking of doing the same thing. Do metal utensil leave marks/stain on the finished surface? Thanks!

[@jellybeangumdrop472]

We used this a month ago and it stains so easily and is nearly impossible to get the stains out. it also chips very easily. such a disappointment.

[@favoritasdegeorge]

dont pay attention to haters please great job!!!!!!!!!!!

[@spinydaisy3128]

George H Thank you! We are very happy with the results!!!!

[@favoritasdegeorge]

@@spinydaisy3128I'm sanding mine so I can get it done this Thursday thanks again for the inspiring video!

[@spinydaisy3128]

George H Best advice I can give beforehand is to make sure the two part are mixed thoroughly!!! Be sure to scrape the sides as you mix!!! Most negative reviews I read were from people who ended up with sticky spots that never dried! Also, don’t overwork the product, they say you have an hour working time, but I found that it started to thicken after 40 minutes. Of course, it was a hot and dry environment when I did ours!

[@steigauffamily8542]

I would love to see how this held up. Could you please send me or post some updated photos? I wonder if a bathtub product can work for a kitchen sink. I have an old sink to refurfish but hear from people that unless you have a 1700° oven to melt new porcelain onto the sink, you'll eventually get stains and chips on do it yourself products

[@mdillon4311]

Just want to say THANK YOU for letting me know about the 1700 degree oven rule for porcelain. Most people dont know that may be the only way the glaze will really set to the point beyond cracking and peeling stage where other paints cant withstand that temperatures of normal heat and cold to withstand durability. Can this paint be tinted a different color to use even if one attempts to use it?

[@arncj18]

i got the smaller bucket for the sink i hope it's enough

[@lanyap5669]

It’s 5 years later, how long did that finish last?

[@thepinkdiamonds8370]

I so love your video. I was wondering how your farm sink is holding up, does the finished scratch ,stain or has it pealed? Thanks

[@spinydaisy3128]

I really couldn’t be happier with the results. So far, it is holding up beautifully! It has not stained or chipped at all. I am still holding my breath though. I do not know the longevity of this product.

[@thepinkdiamonds8370]

Spiny Daisy , Glad it’s still holding up. I will try this product on my bathtub this fall. Thanks so much!

[@pmg7538]

hi, wondering how an epoxy paint doesn't smell!!?? do you know anything about that? Thanks.

[@jxtdenco1]

I'd would like to see a video on how you removed the sink. I have to replace the faucet on my sink that looks exactly like yours. Of course the sink weighs a ton and it's only my wife and I to do this job. Not sure how to lift the sink high enough off the cabinet it's sitting on in order to get behind it to replace the faucet. This is a challenge. Any ideas?

[@spinydaisy3128]

Probably won’t be removing this sink for a long while! So, no video planned here. 😉 If your sink has an apron like ours, then it most like sits against the back wall on a cast iron cleat. Ours did! The counter is only a secondary support system. . Our process was to turn off the water at the meter, and the. unhook the drain. You might be lucky and have access to shut offs for your cold and water under the sink. . I used some cutoffs of 2x4s to temporarily stick between the sink and counter as we used two crowbars to lift it up off the counter. After sticking the 2x4 spacers, we were able to get ahold of the sink underneath. Then we moved it far enough from the wall to unhook the plumbing to the waterlines. . Beforehand, we set up some sturdy sawhorses very close by to set the sink on. . Yes, the sink was heavy and I am small. But I was able to carry my end just fine as long as didn’t have to walk very far. . We preinstalled the new faucet and drain before putting the sink back in place. Then finished the hook up from underneath the sink. Hopefully this explanation makes some sort of sense!

[@rebeccafillmore1667]

I am prepping a sink to use this product on. Do you have any recommendations? Mine has some stains, do I paint over or use something abrasive to clean it first?

[@spinydaisy3128]

They recommend using toilet bowl cleaner to clean before applying. This does two things. First, it cleans rust and soap scum, and second, it etches the surface to help the product bind with the surface. I hope this helps!

[@thepinkdiamonds8370]

Great video, I was wondering how factory like is the finish. Does the finish withstand stains and scratches? Thanks

[@spinydaisy3128]

The finish is very smooth and porcelain like! I have been extremely careful with the finish because I am worried about scratches and such. I put down a rubber mat on the sink bottom and the drain board. I use baking soda, soap and vinegar solution to clean to sink. So far, it is maintaining its shine and color.

[@thepinkdiamonds8370]

Thanks for the information. I heard from some reviews that this finish will stain.

[@spinydaisy3128]

The Pink Diamonds So far, so good.... but I definitely have been super safe! If is does stain, it will be better than the rust stain and thin porcelain that I had before!

[@vinceagnes]

Very nice job.

[@spinydaisy3128]

Thank you!

[@pjmagiccloset6765]

How has the Ekopel held up after 2 years? I'm doing mine soon.

[@melbendigo]

I'm thinking of using this to refinish a sink, but I do some art, oil paint and watercolor, and always wash my brushes in that sink. Does anyone know if paint will stain the finish? Or if anything will stain it? Thanks!

[@arncj18]

so regarding this strong liquid, once mixed , you have 30 min until it starts biting. I was thinking of doing the sink above the bathtub, which is not the best idea, but i have space issues can i wash the "paint down immediately or should i find another idea?

[@spinydaisy3128]

I am confused about what paint you are talking about! Is it the paint around the sink? If so, tape it off with gorilla tape before your pour. Be sure to watch more videos on how to tape off your drain as well! This stuff adheres and dries hard as a rock.

[@amyaustin513]

Does this product allow you to add any colorants to change the color from white to pink? I have a vintage white porcelain sink that I am putting into my pink bathroom and want to change it to pink.

[@spinydaisy3128]

Honestly, I don’t know. It is an epoxy product, so I feel like it could be done. I have two suggestions: 1. Call the ekopel company and ask. 2. Order their small repair kit which is just a sample size and play around with that to try to get the color you want.

[@amyaustin513]

@@spinydaisy3128 ok thank you .

[@loriklassen4625]

I have an old vintage sink very similar to yours. I tried cleaning it up soaking paper towels with Lime-Away overnight. This ended up etching the porcelain finish. I am planning on using the product that you used on my sink. Are you still happy with how the finish has held up?

[@spinydaisy3128]

Yes! So far, I am pleased with how well the product is holding up!

[@megcormack9762]

Looks great but is there a way to do it and not lose the drain board?

[@spinydaisy3128]

I would love to know myself!

[@bonjourrj]

@@spinydaisy3128 I would suggest a wooden tongue depressor or popsicle stick to remove the excess at the bottom of the curve. Pour more and repeat if you wipe too much off. Great job on the sink. Thanks for all the tips that you shared.

[@kaotik78]

The finished result certainly looks great but how is the durability of the coating after use? Pots and pans being placed in or dragged across the surface, has it dented chipped or cracked at all after a year? How about tomato sauces when washing as they can stain as well?

[@spinydaisy3128]

These are all valid concerns! I get it!! It is something that needs to be taken into consideration before choosing this route. For us, we have tried to wipe out the sink after each use, and we use a sink protective grid to keep from scratching the sink with pots and pans! But, we are not overly protective either. We use cast iron skillets and don’t have a dishwasher, so the sink gets used. We have had this product on for over a year and have not had a problem with chipping or scratches. I will say the bottom is not as vibrant white as a year ago, but no different than any other white sink we have had in the past. Again, weigh your options! If you decide to use this product, it is better to be proactive in protecting the coating.

[@kaotik78]

Thank you so much for the update on your sink! I’m going to get to work on mine now!

[@samanthak.mcdaniel7955]

@@spinydaisy3128 is there a "sealer" which would make it less likely to stain?

[@spinydaisy3128]

@@samanthak.mcdaniel7955 I really don’t know? Anyone have any suggestions?

[@bonjourrj]

@@samanthak.mcdaniel7955 Stone Coat Countertops has a sealer for their epoxies. I have not used it, but I heard good things about it.

[@JR-ly6bx]

rule #1. Do not use a drill to mix it!! it will cause air bubbles. use your hand only !!!

[@bonjourrj]

The heat gun will pull the air bubbles out. Not a hair dryer. It cause the bubbles to come to the surface and pop.

[@CriaAndKiddFW]

​@@bonjourrjwell, you could just avoid having air bubbles by not using a drill and hand mixing.

[@tammyarnold9278]

So, it's been a year. How is it holding up? Also, is it tinted? The sink I want to refinish is an awful harvest gold from the '70's.

[@spinydaisy3128]

After a year, it still looks amazing! The sink was white to start with, but had dark cast iron showing through that the epoxy covered up! I have seen colored tubs that were covered with this product in other channels. I am planning on using it on our pink tub when we get to the bathroom renovation. The product is pretty opaque, so I am not worried about the color showing through.

[@schiavone244]

@@spinydaisy3128 had the same question. Thanks.

[@patriotciaamericus]

Curious how this lasts... I've seen some awful non long lasting refinishing and I have been looking for something that lasts

[@spinydaisy3128]

So far, the epoxy is holding up. We wash dishes daily because we do not own a dishwasher. I had noticed that the epoxy is not as shiny and vibrant as it was in the beginning, but it is still better than what we started with. Exopel now sells smaller touch up material that I probably will try in the future.

[@arncj18]

can the mixer rod be washed out and reused? i don't want to risk washing it out and clogging on ruining my bathtub while cleaning it.

[@spinydaisy3128]

I wouldn’t wash it in the house. They also say not to use a mixing rod on a drill like I did… They prefer you to mix with a paint stick by hand. I would follow their recommendation.

[@joelmabrey2569]

Does this fill in pits from rusting ?

[@fhill2895]

I would be interested in this response too. I have several areas worn away and something needs to fill them in. You must have done a good job if the cast iron pans have not caused chipping! I'm concerned about that myself. And the hot water mostly - how do you avoid not using hot water in your kitchen sink!?

[@joelmabrey2569]

@@fhill2895 I ordered this product , and it works great and looks great . It levels itself . I restored a 1929 farmhouse sink and the couple loved it. You will be amazed how it works . Have a great night

[@joelmabrey2569]

@@fhill2895 if you have an email I can send you before and after pictures of the sink I did

[@lomein9320]

Hi, how is the ekopel 2 holding up? Does it get fairly "normal" use?

[@vintagelife5195]

Have you been using it? Have you had time to bang pots and pans around? Im curious if it chips?

[@spinydaisy3128]

We have indeed been using it! No chips yet! I do have a sink rack on the bottom of the sink. I do not pour coffee into it either because I am afraid it will stain.

[@elizabethworley7073]

My current vintage kitchen sink really needs this. Is there any way to do this without removing it from the kitchen and the wall?

[@spinydaisy3128]

I am not really sure. I have seen bathtub videos. My guess would be that it would be a similar process. I also can see this being a big mess. If there is not a way to tape off and protect the surrounding cabinets, countertops, and floor, then I probably wouldn’t attempt using this product. It basically is a self-leveling epoxy that will find every crevice and crack.

[@elizabethworley7073]

@@spinydaisy3128 Okay. This sink isn't next to any appliances or counters, so that helps. I just don't have the human power or understanding of how to take it out of the wall, but I hate the way the sink looks now. I can't think of what else to do. Even if it lasts only 2-3 years, that would probably make it worth it for me because then I could get a professional after that point. Thanks for the help and the video is very useful.

[@bonjourrj]

@@elizabethworley7073 Tape and paper off any thing that can get touched. Professionals suggest using a cheap duct tape on the borders of your sink because the epoxy is so hard after it is dry, it is hard to remove regular tape in certain cases. The epoxy will flow. Try to guess where it will flow and make sure you catch it. It is difficult to clean off of other surfaces.

[@gregsitcler9018]

Ekopel 2K is not a good option for a kitchen sink. This was used on our sink and it started to pull away from the sink after about 10 months of use. The problem is that this product does not have a high enough heat tolerance to a kitchen sink. The coating can be removed with a hair dryer so you can imagine what would happen if you empltied boiling water, from cooking pasta, into the sink. That is what we believe caused the Ekopel 2k from pulling away from the sink.

[@SunniesWildRoots]

This is exactly my worry! I hand wash daily with very hot water. Do you have another suggestion for kitchen sink refinishing?

[@pturner15]

How has it held up it being almost a year later??

[@spinydaisy3128]

PV Turner It still looks amazing!

[@pturner15]

@@spinydaisy3128 Thank you

[@tamlasharps881]

how long does the glaze last

[@babyfactory587]

Did it last?? I want to do this to my vintage kitchen sink (without removing it). if the epoxy will last a few years then I'll be very happy to try and restore it

[@spinydaisy3128]

Yes! It is still holding strong!

[@babyfactory587]

@@spinydaisy3128 alright thanks for the video

[@MrMusic55123]

this is just a 2 part epoxy mixed with white paint (appliance epoxy)

[@kaseyriddle5631]

Did you use the tub size kit or sink size kit on this project?

[@spinydaisy3128]

At the time we did the sink, they only had a tub size kit. If I had a choice, I definitely would have used the tub sized kit because too much is better than not enough!

[@sicklytwiztd1152]

You don't lose the drain creases or ripples....you MAY have to recreate them due to thickness but once a mold is cast and hardened, it will always be that mold unless you literally sand/grind it down to look differently. Pouring anything thick or heavy over top of a crease, lessens the appearance...

[@CS-hy6es]

Sweetie ? No mask? Great video

[@spinydaisy3128]

This stuff has low to no VOCs! No fumes! No odor! Love this stuff!!!

[@pinkpeony5871]

Beautiful

[@kimberlydeprey]

Awesome thank you!

[@ronbonick4265]

thank you

[@rojeliomares3186]

How do I remove the sink from its base and the wall

[@spinydaisy3128]

The sink is well over 100lbs. Ours is supported by the original cast iron cleats that attach to a support wooden base in the wall. The cleats support most of the weight. Ours has a base that it also sits on! To remove the sink, we had to lift it straight up to release the cleats. Luckily, we could then rest it on the base while we loosened the plumbing from the sink in the back and the drain at the bottom. I hope this makes sense to you!

[@rojeliomares3186]

@@spinydaisy3128 I have 2 of the sink in my house trying to remove to update my kitchen

[@savedbygraceofjesus6074]

How has the finish held ip

[@spinydaisy3128]

The epoxy is still holding very well! There is some staining though. Ekopel says not to use bleach products, but I do anyway about once a week, and it takes out the stains fairly well!

[@savedbygraceofjesus6074]

@@spinydaisy3128 thank you my sink isn’t in to bad of shape so trying to decide if it’s worth it :)

[@spinydaisy3128]

@@savedbygraceofjesus6074 If your sink is only stained and not chipped, I wouldn’t bother. Epoxy will stain in about two years.

[@savedbygraceofjesus6074]

@@spinydaisy3128 It has two small ones I voted to deal with it :) thank you for helping me make my decision:) |

[@arekprzyborowski6368]

Niceeee..Thanks for idea

[@tarahurless8216]

Did you have to sand the sink first? Ours really is not in that bad of shape. If you have an email address I would like to send you a picture of my farmhouse sink that I want to refinish before we re-do the kitchen.

[@spinydaisy3128]

I did not sand the sink. I cleaned it with Toilet bowl without bleach cleaner, which etches the sink surface. The back of my sink was still shiny and the product still has a firm bond. I would love to see pictures of your sink. My email address is [e-mail]

[@elizabethberube9176]

👍

[@lutemule]

You could have used a soft brush on the ribbed portion of the sink.

[@spinydaisy3128]

Interesting idea! Since it is self-leveling, I am curious how this would work.

[@windeaglemartin1800]

So how’s it holding up?

[@spinydaisy3128]

The sink still looks amazing. I just recently noticed a tiny 1/8” chip in the bottom. I just ordered Ekopel’s chip repair kit. Maybe I’ll do a follow up video on how this product works!

[@kenlelon369]

She says, " they also highly discourage using a paddle on a drill..." as she uses a paddle on a drill*. I had to laugh. People can't resist being human!

[@spinydaisy3128]

Yeah! She is crazy! Wait! I am she! 😆

[@kenlelon369]

update: My sink is identical to yours except the drainboard is on the right. I went ahead with the project yesterday and it turned out b-e-a-utiful! I may have 1 problem today - since it seemed to drip, drip, drip forever, if you had that issue what did you do to get the hardened drips off the apron?

[@spinydaisy3128]

@@kenlelon369 We also had the dried drips below the drain. I used an orbital sander on the bottom of the sink to sand off the drips! Start at a low speed on the sander.

[@LaunceBugbee]

I'm glad it turned out not following the manufacturers adamant instruction. However, it does not turn out this good for everyone who doesn't follow the manufacturers instruction... Can cause "fisheye" and "orange peel"...

[@sulysaldana5867]

Boondocking Bugbees i used manufactures instructions PERFECTLY and I STILL got orange peel finish. Idk what to do from here.

[@johnnyquid3350]

Great job! Kinda messy tho! Lolo

[@spinydaisy3128]

Creative mess! 😆