Blogger Lake Orion, MI on Sep 08, 2012

I have ruined my copper sink! Please help!

I'm hoping to save my copper sink, but I am afraid I have totally ruined it. I need some suggestions on how to save it! What can I spray it with, or where can I find a 17 inch drop in sink that is brown? They don't seem to exist. There has to be some easy solution I hope! Thanks! http://www.redheadcandecorate.com/4/post/201...

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If you look closely you can see the green and dullness. We have tried polishing it, but since I sanded it...it's doomed!!! http://www.redheadcandecorate.c...

21 Comments

Donna Dixson Buford, GA

How did it get this way?

on Sep 08, 2012 · Like 0
Redheadcandecorate.com Lake Orion, MI

I explained everything in my post...I did it :( I am guilty!!! I am embarassed to say I used several wrong methods to take care of it.

on Sep 08, 2012 · Like 0
Donna Dixson Buford, GA

Sorry, I don't follow links very often. Hope you find someone that can help you.

on Sep 08, 2012 · Like 0
Redheadcandecorate.com Lake Orion, MI

Thank you!

on Sep 08, 2012 · Like 0
Debra D Palmyra, PA

Can't help you with this sink but I just spent some time at your blog reading the post and your granite nightmare. WOW, why did they install it like that, were they having a bad day?

on Sep 09, 2012 · Like 0
Donna C Marietta, GA

Well I have always cleaned copper bottoms of pots with ketchup and salt or lemon juice and salt have you tried that?

on Sep 09, 2012 · Like 1
Redheadcandecorate.com Lake Orion, MI

Hi Debra...they arrived late, and were crabby to start-I greeted them very happy and excited. The one argued with me about having to carry the piece through the dining room (we have a side door through our dining room that leads directly to the kitchen). He told me they may have to charge extra. I didn't fall for that one, but I let them cut in the house. Thanks for stopping over at RCD...It's great when followers actually read the post and learn from my experience!

on Sep 09, 2012 · Like 0
KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO

Have you looked at signature hardware?...they have tons of stuff...I'm sure if you gave them a call they could find something that would work for you.
http://www.signaturehardware.com/product7025
this one above is glass mosaic that is a bit wider but only very slightly deeper...this may fit will just some minor hole modifications.

on Sep 09, 2012 · Like 0
Redheadcandecorate.com Lake Orion, MI

Donna-Thank you! I tried ketchup last night after receiving a comment from a nice woman on my blog. It worked pretty good, but it still isn't what it should be. KMS-WOW! I love that sink! We are thinking about trying it...thanks so much!

on Sep 09, 2012 · Like 0
Trudie S Jesup, GA

Try Bar Keepers Friend- (Powder or Liquid) can be found at Wal-mart. I use it on my cooper bottom cookware. It will also remove the (stains) from cooking rice or beans on the inside bottom of the pots. Hope this helps, i love the product.

on Sep 09, 2012 · Like 1
Bernice H Yakima, WA

Wow! the things we learn on here. Certainly would make one think twice before getting a high maintenance sink. I thought aluminum /s/steel was a pain! I had a regular sink, but I had brass for the faucet and drain. In the bathroom one day I evidently ran finger nail polish remover down the drain, and it discolored the brass around the drain terribly. Never inquired what to do about it.
So are you going to try more ketchup? Or replace it so you wont have to worry about it ...»
anymore? (I am going to remember ketchup for when i run out of Barkeeps friend!.)

on Sep 09, 2012 · Like 0
Bernice H Yakima, WA

But that sink still has copper aound it, doesnt it?

on Sep 09, 2012 · Like 0
Redheadcandecorate.com Lake Orion, MI

yes...still has copper, but I am thinking about just replacing it like KMS Woodworks suggested...just don't want to spend $200 smackaroonis!

on Sep 09, 2012 · Like 0
Monica Koerperich Ocean Springs, MS

What about Brasso? My ex used it when he was in the Sea Bees. Good for his Crows I think. Any way, try Brasso. It certainly won't make it worse. Did you put something on it to remove the Brass, or is this just years of use?

on Sep 09, 2012 · Like 0
Donna C Marietta, GA

well sorry Ketchup didn't do the trick, try half cut lemon pour coarse salt on lemon and scrub, It def. takes some elbow grease and a few times but usually works great.Good luck to you!

on Sep 09, 2012 · Like 0
Sharron W Memphis, TN

Nope, Make a paste of cooking oil and Baking soda, scrub until it returnes to the shiny copper look you want then rinse and dry with a soft towel and wax with paste carwax. I keep a jar of cooking oil and baking soda mixed next to the kitchen sink for removing adhesive stickers off of "stuff" and for scrubbing my copper bottom pots and pans and or my glass bakeware if soaking in baking soda isn't enough....LOL

on Sep 09, 2012 · Like 0
KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO

FYI
http://www.aboutcoppersinks.org/
many copper sinks of lesser origins are lacquered...

on Sep 10, 2012 · Like 1
Redheadcandecorate.com Lake Orion, MI

great info...you guys are the best!!!

on Sep 10, 2012 · Like 0
Monica Koerperich Ocean Springs, MS

Poor Redheadcandecorate, hope you get it shiny again I don't think you removed all the copper, just keep trying some of these home remedies. May save you alot of money.

on Sep 11, 2012 · Like 2
Redheadcandecorate.com Lake Orion, MI

Thanks Monica! :)

on Sep 11, 2012 · Like 0
Sharron W Memphis, TN

So, have you had a chance to try the cooking oil, baking soda scrub? Oh I forgot...use a soft cloth rather than a sponge cause it's easier to control how much baking soda is on the cloth at once cause you'll need to add a little more pretty frequently....

on Sep 11, 2012 · Like 0

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