Can You Paint A Plastic Utility Sink

But i thought adding a little interest to it with some spray paint that works on plastic would be a nice touch.

Can you paint a plastic utility sink.

Mix the 2 part epoxy paint together following instructions. The instructions say it can be rolled brushed or sprayed. I am sure it is not going to stay like this for long but if it matters to you to start fresh with a clean sink then this is the way to go. Shake it well hold the can 10 16 away from the sink and spray in a steady back and forth motion.

The paint is much thinner than i expected it to be. Apply 2 3 light coats letting each one dry in between for 15 minutes. Allow the paint to dry for three days. Krylon and rust oleum sell their plastic paints only in spray cans so dealing with overspray is critical.

The washington post recommends using krylon fusion for plastic and rust oleum paint for plastic. Since i already had a plastic laundry tub that worked fine i wasn t going to get a new one. You d need to completely cover surfaces other than the sink where paint droplets might. Slop sinks can be made out of various materials so check what you have before starting the project.

Before you begin be prepared to be without a sink for a time. I chose a 4 mini roller and a 1 foam brush to get the corners. Use epoxy paint or ep acrylic paints. Remove all fixtures and tape up the area.

One of the photos was of a laundry room and it included a duo toned laundry tub. The sink paint takes 15 minutes to dry to the touch but will take 3 days to fully cure. I am happy to announce to you right now that yes painting the slop sink worked. These paints should stick to most hard plastics and should be effective for fiberglass composite polypropylene and acrylic.