| Darrell Urbien |
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Hi, The enamel on the cast iron sink in my 1921 rental has seen better days. I'm wondering if it is cheaper to have the sink re-coated or if I should just replace it with a modern one. The damage is only to the surface (no dents), but it's more than I can do with a DIY touch up kit. Anyone know of a good contractor to fix this? If I choose to replace, does the original sink have any salvage value? It's a double sink with slanted draining boards for each sink, about 6' long, and sits on a base cabinet made for it. I'm not sure it is original to the house - could be '40s-'50s... Any way to tell? |
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| Kevin Kuzma |
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Hi Darrell,
Unfortunately, sink & tub "refinishing" is really more than a glorified paint job. Once you do it, you have entered a cycle of having to have it redone every 5 or so years. I recommend against it.
Areyou sure that the damage is too much to touch up with porcelain touch up paint as sold at OSH, etc?
If you're not pleased with that, I imagine that the sink could be replaced with a similar one from a salvage yard. I believe that I've seen similar long sinks with drainboards at Silverlake Yards, underneath the 4100 bar at Sunset Junction.
Looking at some back issues of Old House Journal or the book Bungalow Kitchens might help you date yours. I think Bungalow Kitchens is at both the EP & Edendale libraries. If not, let me know.
You'll find that long sinks like this can be quite expensive. Yours may be valuable as a trade-in.
Kevin
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| Darrell Urbien |
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The damage is a gradual erosion of the enamel inside the basins - caused, according to an inspector - by the fact that the base cabinet is unlevel and allowed water to collect in one corner...for maybe 80+ years! There's still enough finish on the metal to keep it from rusting, but it definitely needs repainting. I can't imagine being able to fix it myself and have it look good... Probably a stip-rebake would be better but I don't know anyone to do it (and fear it'd be ridiculously expensive). Thanks for the tip on the book, I'll go check it out. |
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| hugo izquierdo |
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The redo jobs are close to 400+ for the tub. Put an ad in recycler so many of these get tossed when rehabs are done in south central and pico union areas. Look on ebay and also a good salvage yard with nice classic pieces on Santa Fe and Olympic. |
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| Me |
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many cast iron sink bases have the date embedded to the bottom of the sink |
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| Jamie MG |
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I bought a new, but chipped, clawfoot tub from George's Plumbing and Supply in Pasadena and they recommended a company that fixed the chip to where I couldn't tell you possibly where it was. I cant remember the name of the company but George's would know it.
They may have some useful idea for you. BTW, that was a $1300 new tub which I bought damaged for $500 and $100 to fix, delivered. Maybe you can look around for some deal of that sort as well. Good luck. |
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| Ephrem |
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I am remodeling an apartment and discovered a vintage 66" cast iron sink with double drain boards and double bowls. It is in excellent condition. There is also a cabinet beneath it.
If you know anyone interested in this item please have them contact me.
Thank you.
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| Cari |
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Ephram,
I may be interested. I'm in escrow for a 1910 craftsman in west adams, and the kitchen sink was changed to a metal one. Of course, I need to get the house first. 
Thanks,
Cari
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| teesie |
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Ephraim
How much do you want for that sink |
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