Bathroom Sink Refinishing

Bathroom Sink Refinishing -- Yes, You Can Do It Yourself!

The first thing that crosses your mind if your bathroom sink needs refinishing may be to call in the professionals. Hiring a professional contractor to perform bathroom sink refinishing is certainly one viable option, but for the more adventurous handymen and women out there, why not do the job yourself? It's really not as hard as you might think.

Safety is the first thing to attend to is safety. Before attempting any sort of bathroom sink refinishing, make sure you have eye protection, gloves, a respirator mask, and plenty of fresh air provided by open windows.

Get hold of chemical cleaners designed for the bathroom sink. Give your sink a thorough cleaning before attempting any sort of refinishing, and allow it to dry. A good cleaning, followed by a thorough rinsing, can remove dirt and grime and prepare your sink for the refinishing process.

** Refinishing Tip ** On bathrooms... Although wall and floor tiles can be very expensive, by using a reasonably priced bathroom tile as a base for the overall pattern you are going to save money. It is then just a matter of finding a design that will complement what you have already chosen to create a new pattern and then it doesn't matter if the new tiles cost more as you won't be using them as much.

This is followed by roughing up the surface of your sink using a palm sander. This will allow paint to bond to the surface of your sink and provide a smooth working surface. After sanding with a vibrating palm sander, remove all dust and grit, then tape off the areas you don't want paint to reach.

Before painting, you'll need to apply a bonding agent to the surface of your sink. This adhesive can be applied with a spray bottle or cheesecloth. Allow a few minutes for the adhesive to dry before moving on.

For painting, you'll need a spray gun and paint specially designed for surfaces such as the bathroom sink. The best option is an EP-Acrylic, which provides a durable, beautiful coating. Use a primer before applying paint, and allow the primer to dry thoroughly. When priming and painting, use a smooth back and forth motion with your spray gun. You'll want to apply two coats of primer and three coats of paint. If you choose the right kind of paint for your bathroom sink refinishing, you won't even need a separate finishing product.

** Refinishing Tip ** The need for home refinishing is on the rise as many people like the neighborhood they live in and the affordability of their existing homes. Many aspects of internal home improvements can be more about what is currently fashionable rather than having practical considerations so it is worth finding out what types of work are being carried out in your area. The type of refinishing work you are considering will obviously depend on your circumstances and if you intend to stay, then area fashions will not be your major concern.

And that's all there is to it! Anyone can refinish their bathroom sink in a day or two with the right materials, used in the correct manner.

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