Paint over asbestos paint under drainage board

[wintersnow911]

Hi Everyone,

I have a asbestos inspection done for my house and identified the black paint under the drainage board to contain asbestos.

I'm thinking of painting over it to seal it. 

What sealant/primer/paint is suitable for the job? How would I go about it?

I've not done much painting at all.

Thanks

[EricL]

Hello @wintersnow911 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's wonderful to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about asbestos.

The only paint the store carries for asbestos is the Crommelin 15L Asbestos Fibroseal Primer and the Crommelin 15L Grey Asbestos Fibroseal Topcoat. The store does not have it in a smaller quantity. As an alternative, I propose getting a quote from a professional asbestos remover on how much it will cost just to remove your sink. Once you have the sink removed you can then install a new sink without having to worry about asbestos.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[wintersnow911]

Hi Eric,

Thanks for your reply.

For the mean time, maybe I just cover it with plastic and duct tape?

Is it easy to get new kitchen sink installed? If I don't replace the whole bench I would need to have it custom made?

Sorry I haven't done much reno.

I'm not planning on doing major reno but if it's relatively quick and easy (minimal disturbance to daily life) to install a new bench in the current space I might just do that.

    

Thanks

[JacobZ]

Hi @wintersnow911,

Once the sink has been safely removed by a suitably licenced person, we can see if the cutout works with anything.

If the cutout for the kitchen sink is a standard size, then it won't be too difficult to replace, but we would need to know the size of the cutout before we can determine a suitable replacement. Have a look at How to mount a sink for an idea of what is required. 

Unfortunately, I can't say I've ever seen a kitchen sink custom-made to fit a cut-out. The cut-out is always made for the kitchen sink, not the other way around.

You'll likely need the assistance of a plumber to attach the tap and waste if things don't line up perfectly.

Replacing the benchtop is also an option. If you map out the shape of your existing benchtop with measurements for all sides and the location of the sink, then head to your local Bunnings' Special Orders desk, they will be able to custom order you a replacement benchtop that will fit a new kitchen sink. Have a look at our range of Kaboodle Benchtops for styles that can be made to measure.

I think your best option is to replace the benchtop and install a new sink.

Allow me to tag @Nailbag and @Dave-1 for their thoughts.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Jacob