Can I Paint My Sink

The sink paint takes 15 minutes to dry to the touch but will take 3 days to fully cure.

Can i paint my sink.

Painting the countertop is actually pretty easy. Prime and paint your desired color. I used a box cutter to remove the caulking around my sink and then wiped clean any sticky residue with rubbing alcohol. The second coat needs to be applied 2 4 hours after the initial coat.

Use long smooth strokes and keep the paint flowing in one direction. Use caution with acetone. Apply 2 3 light coats letting each one dry in between for 15 minutes. A painted bathroom sink was a bit more tricky but still not terrible.

Remember to clean the sides and bottom of the sink if you plan to paint those areas. I think i spent about 1 1 2 hours cleaning the sink before i even started painting. Remove all hardware and clean the sink. You can re caulk the area once the countertops are painted and dried.

If more than 4 hours have passed allow the paint to cure for 72 hours before applying the second coat. Spray paint your kitchen sink two part epoxy and urethane finishes are definitely hard enough to finish a sink but these finishes really should be sprayed and for that you need to rent spray equipment. The rustoleum box recommends using a 4 inch roller with foam cover and a very fine bristled brush for the edges. First remove all the old caulk.

Shake it well hold the can 10 16 away from the sink and spray in a steady back and forth motion. How to paint a bathroom sink. A great alternative is to use automotive paint which comes in aerosol cans. The painting was actually pretty easy but these steps take time.

This step allowed me to paint as closely to the sink as possible around and under any lips or seams. Use sandpaper to scuff the sink and acetone to remove gloss. Rinse the entire sink with water and dry with a towel. First i used the fine bristled brush to cut in around the edges of the counter.

For the sink basin i applied in a circular pattern starting at the top rim and proceeding down to the drain. Sand the entire sink with medium grit sandpaper or sand. Apply a thin coat of paint to the sink using a natural bristle paintbrush. You use this paint just like any other spray paint.