How to Repaint a Sink

When you are trying to update your home, you may think of replacing your old, chipped and scratched sink with a new one. However, buying a brand new sink can be costly and may not fit into your budget. One solution is to repaint the old sink with porcelain paint to make the sink look new again. You can find all of the supplies you need in order to repaint the old sink from any hardware supply store.

Sanding buffer
Medium-grain sanding ring
Fine-grain sanding ring
Shop vacuum with brush attachment
Washcloth
Paint tray
Porcelain paint
2-inch round paintbrush

Instructions

- 1
  Sand the entire surface of the sink for 10 minutes using a small sanding buffer and a medium-grain sanding ring. Use small, circular motions as you sand. This will eliminate any areas of chipping or roughness.
- 2
  Repeat this process to sand the surface of the sink using a fine-grain sanding ring. This will make the surface of the sink smooth and even.
- 3
  Vacuum the sink and surrounding areas using a shop vacuum with a brush attachment. This will get rid of any dust and debris caused by the sanding. Wipe off the sink thoroughly using a damp washcloth.
- 4
  Fill the bottom of a paint tray with porcelain paint, then coat the end of a 2-inch round paintbrush in the paint.
- 5
  Apply the porcelain paint in a thin, even layer, then allow the paint to dry for eight hours.
- 6
  Apply two more layers of porcelain paint onto the sink in the same manner as before, allowing the paint to dry for eight hours in between each layer.

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