I live in a relly cute 1940s apartment. Unfortunately, my landlord doesn't always see fit to fix items in my unit which are considered "cosmetic". Well, about a week after I moved into my apt, the paint on my kitchen sink began to peel. I asked someone at Home Depot about it and they said that paint shouldn't peel from a sink like that. I told my landlord, but he doesn't think he should fix it as it's simply cosmetic.
I'm almost to a point now where I've peeled off the paint completely. Well, it has pretty much bubbled up and peel off on its own and I just collected it. I'm just down to where the paint is left on the sides - basically where the sink doesn't get much water. Once I get all the paint off, I'd like to rehab the sink so it's looks pretty again. And I'd like to do what I can to Properly seal it - or whatever it is you do do these sinks to protect them - and then get any advice I can on how to maintain and care for this sink so it doesn't get this bad looking again.
So my questions are:
1. How do I get the rest of the paint off that isn't bubbling and likely won't bubble?
2. Once I get the sink naked and free of stains, do I need to seal it with something? If so, What and is that something I can do myself or do I need to pay a professional?
3. Please tell me any tips and tricks you have for keeping your white porcelain sinks looking lovely. I prefer to utilize cleaning methods that are more on the natural side. I will absolutely use bleach and chemical cleaners when needed for a mess (like taking the stains out this time), but for regular maintenance cleaning, I like to stay as chemical free as possible.
Thank you!
Guen ~
I'm almost to a point now where I've peeled off the paint completely. Well, it has pretty much bubbled up and peel off on its own and I just collected it. I'm just down to where the paint is left on the sides - basically where the sink doesn't get much water. Once I get all the paint off, I'd like to rehab the sink so it's looks pretty again. And I'd like to do what I can to Properly seal it - or whatever it is you do do these sinks to protect them - and then get any advice I can on how to maintain and care for this sink so it doesn't get this bad looking again.
So my questions are:
1. How do I get the rest of the paint off that isn't bubbling and likely won't bubble?
2. Once I get the sink naked and free of stains, do I need to seal it with something? If so, What and is that something I can do myself or do I need to pay a professional?
3. Please tell me any tips and tricks you have for keeping your white porcelain sinks looking lovely. I prefer to utilize cleaning methods that are more on the natural side. I will absolutely use bleach and chemical cleaners when needed for a mess (like taking the stains out this time), but for regular maintenance cleaning, I like to stay as chemical free as possible.
Thank you!
Guen ~