Porcelain Sink Damage

[Christen G.]

Hey folks,

A renter at my STR cabin did a number on my vintage, perfectly restored porcelain sink. I'm not sure what it is/how it happened, but it's black streaks that no matter how hard I scrubbed I could not get out. I'm a little heart-broken, as it's such a beautiful sink and while I plan on charging them a damage fee, I'm wondering what the process is like of re-finishing / fixing this back up? A simple google search told me it's in the $250-500 range?

- but is this something I'm going to have to uninstall and bring to someone, or what's this process like? Thanks for the help!

[Jason D.]

@Christen G. I recently had a tub reglazed. They should be able to do it on site, and should not be terrible expensive. My tub was $250

[Christen G.]

Thanks - I'm now starting to think it's cast iron...same concept?

[Michael Haas]

@Jason D. does it look like the reglazing will stick?

[Michael Haas]

Originally posted by @Christen G.:

Thanks - I'm now starting to think it's cast iron...same concept?

We have the same problem on our 1940s clawfoot tub (cast iron) and porcelain sink in our STR over in West Seattle. Home Depot and the like sell reglazing kits, and/or or you can use a paint sprayer and a specialty paint compound. We have the supplies but haven't pulled the trigger yet (partially because it has to stay dry for 48 hours and we're in the middle of the busy summer season!) but will report back. Cheers!

[Jason D.]

@Michael Haas it's only been about 6 months but its holding up well. It came with a 2 year warranty.

[Tim Johnson]

Have you tired Bar keeps friend.  Its a cleaning product.  I swear by it, its magic.  They have a couple different options to choose from.

[Ashley Kehr]

I’ve also used bar keep and it has worked really well!

[Karl B.]

Try using a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. I don't know if it will help but it's amazed me in the past.