Comments on: Vintage 40s and 50s kitchen drainboard sinks

By: Megan

Megan — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:49:04 +0000

I have a drain board sink and I love it. It’s ready handy, because the water from your dishes goes into the sink rather than pooling on your countertop. I made a plaid curtain to go around it, so I could conceal the things I stored underneath, without a cabinet. I think it’s from the 40s. It came with the “time capsule” house I bought, as well as an extra identical sink that was in the yard. I haven’t decided whether to install the extra in another part of the house or sell it.

By: pam kueber

pam kueber — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:57:23 +0000

Mary – I have never heard of re-enameling of the inside of a sink or tub that went well. The contact with water is simply too abrasive over time and the finish peels. In a kitchen sink … which receives hard daily duty … even worse.

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:31:50 +0000

I have a 1940’s enamel farm sink which I had re enameled and apparently it was done wrong because it is peeling. I am in search of help to fix it. Any help greatly appreciated.

By: Tamara Hamilton

Tamara Hamilton — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:31:04 +0000

I would like to use the 5′ cast iron sink and drainboard with 13″ backsplash I found out by the shed, can have the cabinet made, but if the thing isn’t supposed to sit on the counter, then how is it supposed to sit? Any photos of these that aren’t free-standing? It is really heavy, hints on mounting? Thanks.

By: pam kueber

pam kueber — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:53:52 +0000

Hi Tammy. I am not sure about that, frankly. As you know, cabinets today are 24″ deep. My personal experience with vintage steel cabinets is the same… Perhaps the 20″ deep drainboard sat on a custom-made (farmhouse?) cabinet?

By: Tammy

Tammy — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:50:39 +0000

Hi, I just scored a sink similar to the Nottingham (I think it is 42″ x 20″) – how hard is it to find a base cabinet that narrow? Thanks, Tammy

By: Maximillian Hull

Maximillian Hull — Tue, 19 May 2009 22:53:35 +0000

Ms Kelly,
I have one of these Younstown units that is currently being refurbished. The top – sink(s) and drainboards are porcelain over steel and I am certain you can find a local company in NYC area that does porcelain repair. They can sandblast(multi-media blast) then recoat with porcelain. Cost is around $350. You will have to take it to them. Once the faucet has benn disconnected, grab the back of the top and pull up and toward you. It is held in place by 2 hooks on the front. Once you have it nearly vertical you can pull toward you and lift away from base. It is only about 20 pounds.
The base unit can be sand blasted and powdercoated. The color for both is Oyster White. The base work will cost about $500. Mine turned out beautifully. Good luck. M

By: pam kueber

pam kueber — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:10:54 +0000

Hi Maureen, sorry, this site is not focused on DIY or fix-it…I think you will need to get on the phone and try to talk to professionals (in porcelain enameling) to find this out. Good luck.

By: Maureen Kelly

Maureen Kelly — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:07:56 +0000

I bought a colonial in 1985 where the cabinets were all Youngstown by Mullins with the double sink/double drainboards as you show above. The house is in Oyster Bay on Long Island NY. How do I find the right people to do the necessary to clean them up, remove sticky paper from them and paint them the white color they are now and whatever else they need to look really fine. Is it always the case that they must be taken elsewhere to be worked on, or will some people do in the house??? tks for any info and help on this question….MK

By: Linda Gallo

Linda Gallo — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:06:48 +0000

hi, You may find a sink like that Josh on Ebay. Last year after searching for 8 years I found a pink double drainboard double sink in mint condition that was in an elderly womans home. It cost me $2500.00 for the sink and $500.00 for the shipping but I fell in love with it. I have been collecting pink 50’s appliances for the past 10 years. I have the wall refrigerator, 4 stoves including the frigidaire flair, the old wringer washer, dishwasher and the refrigerator with the freezer on the bottom.Also I have managed to get all of the small appliances in pink. I could go on and on. You can find anything on EBAY if you just be patient. It is all in storage waiting for me to build our dream home very soon. I cant wait. Once you are bitten by the bug thats it!!!!!!