Porcelan sink repair ?

bigdog · 08-30-2014, 07:57 PM

A few of our bathroom porcelan sinks are showing signs of wearing of enamel around the drain plate. I suspect this is a result of minerals in the water.

Any suggestions on how to recoat the procelan?

Don't want to replace sink at this time.

Thanks,
Bigdog

brk-lnt · 08-31-2014, 06:20 AM

They sell touch-up kits at Home Depot, but IMO the results usually look worse.

A little bit of "patina" from wear looks better than an imperfect touch-up job to me. I'd leave them until you're ready to replace.

SteveO123 · 09-02-2014, 09:16 AM

Hi,

I had good luck spraying my fiberglas tub with Rustoleum's 2-part epoxy kit for porcelain and fiberglass. Prep was the key. I had to repair the floor, it had cracks, but after sanding the tub looks almost as good as new. I did a lot of research and surface prep makes the difference.

Supposedly you can brush it on. I used a Wagner sprayer and built up a good coat quickly. You can get it at Home Depot.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleu...0519/202246270

Good luck!
-Steve

SIKSUKR · 09-02-2014, 09:21 AM

I've used a paint on porcelin touch up and it looked like I used whiteout.

08-30-2014, 07:57 PM	#1
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,419 Thanks: 314 Thanked 117 Times in 94 Posts	Porcelan sink repair ? A few of our bathroom porcelan sinks are showing signs of wearing of enamel around the drain plate. I suspect this is a result of minerals in the water. Any suggestions on how to recoat the procelan? Don't want to replace sink at this time. Thanks, Bigdog

08-31-2014, 06:20 AM	#2
brk-lnt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Down Shores Posts: 1,939 Thanks: 535 Thanked 568 Times in 334 Posts	They sell touch-up kits at Home Depot, but IMO the results usually look worse. A little bit of "patina" from wear looks better than an imperfect touch-up job to me. I'd leave them until you're ready to replace. __________________ [insert witty phrase here]

09-02-2014, 09:16 AM	#3
SteveO123 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Laconia, Lake Opechee Posts: 178 Thanks: 286 Thanked 86 Times in 45 Posts	Rustoleum Product Hi, I had good luck spraying my fiberglas tub with Rustoleum's 2-part epoxy kit for porcelain and fiberglass. Prep was the key. I had to repair the floor, it had cracks, but after sanding the tub looks almost as good as new. I did a lot of research and surface prep makes the difference. Supposedly you can brush it on. I used a Wagner sprayer and built up a good coat quickly. You can get it at Home Depot. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleu...0519/202246270 Good luck! -Steve

09-02-2014, 09:21 AM	#4
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	I've used a paint on porcelin touch up and it looked like I used whiteout. __________________ SIKSUKR