Caboverbob
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Got a new faucet set with auxiliary sprayer, so thinking about cutting a new hole. Any advice on cutting porcelain covered steel sink welcomed.
TIA
TIA
Cutting a hole in my kitchen sink ?
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nadogail
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Hire a professional so you can avoid any blame for mishaps.
Slednut
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Red 17
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I would suggest getting one with the sprayer built into the regular faucet. Cutting that hole is going to be risky.
Search for "pull down faucet":
https://www.build.com/kohler-k-596/...VDzFpCh1HYwZ6EAQYASABEgIJ_fD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Search for "pull down faucet":
https://www.build.com/kohler-k-596/...VDzFpCh1HYwZ6EAQYASABEgIJ_fD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
bad_idea
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I'm all for DIY. But I think this man has the answer.
that sounds risky . porcelain will easily chip and blow out
is it a steel or cast sink?
maybe some abrasive hole saw would work, but I'd be afraid.
I'm in the camp to get a faucet with sprayer mounted on the base already
is it a steel or cast sink?
maybe some abrasive hole saw would work, but I'd be afraid.
I'm in the camp to get a faucet with sprayer mounted on the base already
nieuport17
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I also in the camp of get a different faucet.
engineer2
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Porcelain enamel is essentially a glass coating (actually two coats: ground coat and color coat). The metal will either be enameling iron (very low carbon steel) or cast iron. A fine-grade diamond coring bit will drill through it. You need to find one with a pilot drill. If the bit walks around, it's going to get ugly.
You have to weigh the cost of the bit and the time vs getting a faucet with a pull-out sprayer, which is much more popular these days.
You have to weigh the cost of the bit and the time vs getting a faucet with a pull-out sprayer, which is much more popular these days.
Porcelain enameled steel is the worst choice in plumbing fixtures, look at it cross eyed & it chips, usually chosen because it was cheap, if it was stainless steel it would be easy to punch a hole with a knockout punch or a hole saw, but if are set on leaving the sink as-is, a faucet with a built in sprayer as suggested already will be best to avoid chipping the enamel.
This will not end well. I'm sure someone some where has the equipment to pull it off -- evening drilling a small hole in a Por tile is tricky
Steel sinks are typically not very expensive --- are you sure it steel and not CI?
Good CI are nice sinks.
Steel sinks are typically not very expensive --- are you sure it steel and not CI?
Good CI are nice sinks.
ScottsGT
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How big of a hole? Only way I would attempt would be with a stepped bit that reams out the hole. And I would heat the area up with a heat gun first so the enamel isn't as brittle.
CraigStu
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I agree on the different faucet.
nh_yota
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Don't.
59 wagon man
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the is the answer without a doubt either spray in the neck or spray handle on the 8" spread baseplate .
BD1
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Different faucet, hire it out, or be prepared to replace sink . Not worth it to me.
Would drilling countertop adjacent to sink be a option ??
Would drilling countertop adjacent to sink be a option ??
OP
Caboverbob
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Well ****...........wife chose the new faucet, can't upset that......so no pull out sprayer it is.......
LX-Markham
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This might be the first thread ever where somebody has come here asking for advice, didn't get the answer they were hoping for, and decided to take the advice given. Bravo good Sir
engineer2
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That would cause cracks form uneven heating. This is a glass coating.
Lots of naysayers here who have never core drilled much and are not familiar with the properties of porcelain enamel. I wouldn't hesitate to drill it with a diamond bit. Go slow and use lots of water. Just be careful when the pilot bit goes through, so the coring bit doesn't slam into the surface. If the sink lip is thick cast iron the core bit may want to wander a bit because of the stringy-ness of cast iron. A drill press would be ideal, but probably not practical. If the edge chips a little bit, no big deal, the sprayer trim ring will cover it up.
Bretny
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If your going to do that it may be cheaper just to buy the correct sink.
Mr_fixit
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if you screw it up, she can get the new stainless sink she always wanted.
PassnThru
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That is funny for me.
I remodeled my kitchen while I was dating my now wife. I put in a cast iron double bowl white sink. It was more pricey but there are advantages - it keeps the water hotter longer - it is very sturdy - and so on.
Now we are married (about 20 years since the remodel) - and she has hinted that she now wants a stainless sink.
Why?
Apparently because a white porcelain cast iron sink is harder to keep clean.
Jokes on me - I replaced a stainless for the 'upgrade'.
spudley
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I'll be waiting for a full report in triplicate.
I bought a used (looks like for a day) porcelain sink with one less hole than I need. Other than that, it's a perfect match for the existing very worn model.
The sink was $5 so I have little to lose on the attempt.
ricleh
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I have done this a couple times. I used a diamond hole saw with diamond pilot. No problems whatsoever. I just went slow and used water for cooling and lubricant.
machsnell
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3rd the Diamond w pilot. You can actually drill w bit before pilot to avoid walking w core. Slow and steady wins. It will chip a little but as said it will be covered up. Seal up the cast when done.
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johnnyradiant
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No point thinking you've beat the odds only to have it start rusting out from under the beauty ring.