I took a risk and used this to paint several the stainless steel sink in my kitchen copper. Six weeks in and I am still very pleased. I figured at ~$15 (plus $20 for the primer) this was worth the chance over having to pay $1000+ for a new copper sink, even if it only lasts me a year. (See update at bottom to find out how it held up.)
The process: First I cleaned with CLR, sanded thoroughly, and then primed with SEM stainless steel self-etching primer. Then I did two coats of this paint. I also did the faucet by turning off the water and flipping the handle up and painting everything visible, then moving the handle and painting and spots that were missed after it dried.
So far there has been no chipping of any kind. At the curves of the sink there was a little puddling where the paint settles from the sides, but it is really not very noticeable and because of the hammered texture. I have not been treating sink delicately -- I leave dishes sitting in it all of the time -- and I am a little surprised that I haven't ruined it yet. I'll try and remember to update this review after some more time has passed. But so far I'm very impressed! I'm of the opinion that DIY projects shouldn't *look* like you did them yourself, and several people have told me that they would never guess that the sink was painted.
A couple notes: Be careful when you're taping, because it can seep under some. You definitely need two coats, it will look awful on the first one. You have to wait 30 minutes to apply the second coat, and then you have to do it within 4 hours, so make sure you have enough time blocked out to do the whole project in one afternoon. The paint goes on thick, but gets pretty good coverage...I used a little less than half of the quart for the sink and then a few other details around the kitchen.
Update 12/26/2018: This held up perfectly for the first six months! No chipping of any sort, despite the fact that I am awful at doing dishes in a timely manner and would leave things sitting around for a few days. The problems started when I forgot to do dishes and left for a week and came back to find a little mold had grown on the bottom of a bowl, which ate away at the finish enough to pull up a small amount of the paint. Around 12 months in there were a couple of other spots like that on the sink, and the very top of the handle had worn down some just from regular use and very soapy hands. The good news is touch-ups are super easy! I didn’t have any of the etching primer I used originally left, but and I didn’t bother with any extreme scrubbing/cleaning/prep this time around, but just applied the paint directly to the bare spots (two coats) and it blended in perfectly. That was maybe two months ago, and it’s still holding up! It only took a few minutes of work, so I won’t hesitate to do touch-ups in the future and I’m confident that this sink will last for however long the shelf-life of the can of paint is.
| Brand | Rust-Oleum |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Finish Type | Metallic |
| Size | 1 Quart (Pack of 1) |
| Item Volume | 3.8 Liters |
| Special Feature | Rust Resistant |
| Unit Count | 32.0 Fl Oz |
| Paint Type | Oil |
| Specific Uses For Product | Interior/Exterior |
| Surface Recommendation | Masonry,Metal,Wood |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Included Components | 1-Quart Rust Preventative Paint |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Model Name | Stops Rust Hammered Brush On Paint |
| Package Information | Can |
| Color Code | Black |
| Full Cure Time | 4 Hours |
| Coverage | 100 sq ft |
| Manufacturer | Rust-Oleum |
| Part Number | 7215502 |
| Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 4.25 x 4.25 x 4.75 inches |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Item model number | 7215502 |
| Style | Finish Paint |
| Finish | Metallic |
| Material | oil based |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Special Features | Rust Resistant |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Warranty |
