Cast Iron Kitchen Sink

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We’re remodeling our kitchen, and bought a new sink. But I hate to throw out the old cast iron sink (single bowl, cobalt blue enamel). Any ideas?

Grow mint in it. Do not plant mint in the garden or it will take over.

They are only surface scratches from aluminum pans etc. I had cleaning ladies do a great job once (they moved before I could ask them) – so it can be done. I have tried: filling with pure bleach and let sit overnight, toothpaste, $14.00 commercial procelain cleaner from a plumbing store, scouring with baking soda.
Maybe this is an older style sink, softscrub, sos non of the above have worked so far.

I use Ajax…first get the sink wet and then put some Ajax on the scratches let it set for a few minutes…with a “Scotch Brite(no scratch)multi-purpose scrub sponge” scrub the whole sink and work the scratches harder & rinse.I promise it will work! it has worked for me…
I do it all time…good luck! ;0)

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I recently renovated my kitchen and pulled out a 1950′s era cast iron/porcelain sink. Does this sink have any resale or recycle value?

Resale would be a better option than recycle – the scrap value is negligble and you would most likely have to pay to recycle it. To sell it try a recycle paper, craigslist or ebay but I suggest you have it pick up only as shipping would be astronomical. Good Luck!

It’s a white cast iron kitchen sink that has small gray scratches everytime i wash a metal pot or pan. I bought the sink because I was told it was EASIER to clean….

I just use an SOS pad.

Ron Tanner of Houselove.org shows you how he installed a custom kitchen sink in the place of an old cast iron sink–using new and old materials for an updated vintage look.

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we just bought a house and the sink has scrathces and is dirty. is there anyway to make it look better?

get a Mr.clean magic sponge it will clean any hard surface with a little effort.

as for the scratches, sorry resurfacing is the only think I know for that

http://www.AsktheBuilder.com host Tim Carter demonstrates why the size of your overmount stainless steel sink determines whether you should install your sink before or after the countertop is in place.

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I need to drill a hole for a soap dispenser in a cast iron sink, that has a porcelain enamel. What is the best way to do this without ruining the sink?

The 2nd post here has some instructions, but I’m not sure:

http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Drilling-holes-in-my-kitchen-sink-121385-.htm

sure, J, here goes. drill a 1/8″ hole using a titanium or cobalt bit at high speed. cobalt is the best. the bit you showed me is the best but a vari-bit will also work. forget the jerk that recomended alcohol, it will ignite! use anti-freez in a spray bottle and have someone else spray while you drill. just keep steady pressure on it and you should get through in a few minutes. be warned, dogs and cats think anti-freez is yummie but it will kill them!!! good luck, dude and be carefull!