Need advice on how to clean a concrete laundry sink
Jan 1, 2013 · We have an old concrete laundry sink from the 1930s (pictures below). We intend to keep it, not replace it. It has decades of soap scum build-up and such. I'd appreciate advice on the best way to clean it up as much as possible (I've tried just a stiff brush and water, but that doesn't do anything). I don't intend to paint it, so I'm not trying ...
Concrete double laundry sink - DIY Home Improvement Forum
Jan 9, 2019 · tessv Discussion starter. 6 posts · Joined 2019. #1 · Jan 9, 2019. My concrete double laundry sink support frame has two legs that are rusted on one side. Ideas I want to run by you is. 1) placing 4 of those adjustable Zoro support for Leveling and Stabilizing Floor Beams and Joist during Construction which is good for 9000 lbs permanently ...
old cement utility sink - DIY Home Improvement Forum
Jan 23, 2009 · Hi, We have an old cement utility sink in our basement in need of repair. We like the heft of this sink, so we would like to repair, rather than replace with the newer lightweight ones. The dual bowl sink itself is in great shape. The sink strainer assembly and drain pipe need to be replaced. The drain opening is about 2" diameter.
Attach Laundry Sink to Concrete Floor - DIY Home Improvement …
Jan 21, 2012 · 1) Pin the plastic legs into the sockets they slip into. 2) On the bottom of the FRONT legs pin a 1" x 3" scrap of stainless steel. (18ga is plenty; drill a pair of pilot holes at each end first) 2a) Plastic anchors into the floor (or tapcon) 3) With two more 1" x 3" scrap pieces of s/s make a pair of angle brackets (with 2 holes ea)
How heavy is a concrete laundry tub? - DIY Home Improvement …
Dec 3, 2014 · Measure it. Google Concrete weight calculator. If its 32" x 30" x 24" tall on the outside, with 2" thick walls, its 7000 cubic inches and weighs 575 pounds. I didn't do any math but there's no way that the sink pictured weighs even close to 575 lbs. A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words. Especially In The DIY Chatroom.
Laundry utility sink installation questions (floor...
Aug 11, 2023 · Mount the sink in the corner per earlier discussion but leave the walls as is with no covering. Same as #1 but finish gaps between the left and back sides of the sink with caulk. Might need to use a small backing rod to fill the gap prior to caulking. Mount the sink in the middle of the space and caulk the back edge between the sink and wall.
Cement Laundry Tub _ Paintable? - DIY Home Improvement Forum
Feb 18, 2007 · 1671 posts · Joined 2006. #3 · Feb 18, 2007. Check your local paint stores for water based pure acrylic latex paint. This is the type used for waterproofing concrete. If you have never made a mistake, you haven't done much. Reply. This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider ...
Repairing cracks in concrete utility sink - DIY Home Improvement …
Aug 18, 2011 · Buy a new sink. That was my suggestion. i'd bet you can not get the cracks dry, so covering them is all you can do. is the the epoxy used to anchor rebar in concrete cheaper than a plastic Ho De Po sink and your time???? This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread.
How to plumb laundry sink and washer... - DIY Home …
Mar 8, 2010 · The drain needs to be pitched downward (toward the stack) at a rate of at least 0.25" per 1' of run. The vent should be sloped UPWARD, but I don't know if it needs to be as aggressive as 0.25" per 1'. If you keep your washer drained into the sink, then the sink only needs a drain line of 1.5". Reply Like.
Vintage Concrete double bowl laundry sink - DIY Home …
1657 posts · Joined 2009. #1 · Sep 22, 2016. I live in an old neighborhood and recently one of my neighbors posted that they were doing some remodel/plumbing work in their basement and wanted to know if anyone was interested in their Concrete Double Bowl Laundry Sink. Being the fool, that I'm starting to think I am, I went and looked and said ...