Project Information
When I first got water service into the shop I put up some cheap bathroom wall tile for the side and back to keep water from getting through to the walls. 20+ years later the wallboard looked terrible and despite trying to keep it clean it got knicks and such in it so water got through and yeah it swelled up and looked crappy. At my job someone threw into the scrap bin a truck tool box they had cut up. That is aluminum, a waterproof and durable material. So I cut the box up and made a new side and back, then saved the rest of my scraps for the doors and cabinet front later.
Having removed the sink and found some water damage at the bottom of the wall I repaired that and while I was at it added some more electrical legs for outlets.
With that done I reinstalled new OSB, before installing I sealed the back with oil based primer and a coat of some oil based paint a neighbor gave me (5 gallons worth) Caulked the edges, and at the bottom I made u channel from aluminum flashing to further protect against water intrusion. Then installed and painted outside same way.
Next I had to get some dimensions for the sink base. Simple but effective set up to get measurements.
Then added the diamond plate aluminum back splash.
Took some time to get cabinet fitted and all parts painted.
Used some scrap Corian for my sink surround, a durable material that doesn't care about getting wet and is easy to clean up. Joined the pieces together with tongue and groove with epoxy.
And finally all done and working. Took a bit but worth it. Won't be revisiting this for at least 20+ years.
May not work for you, but you might get some ideas.
Having removed the sink and found some water damage at the bottom of the wall I repaired that and while I was at it added some more electrical legs for outlets.
With that done I reinstalled new OSB, before installing I sealed the back with oil based primer and a coat of some oil based paint a neighbor gave me (5 gallons worth) Caulked the edges, and at the bottom I made u channel from aluminum flashing to further protect against water intrusion. Then installed and painted outside same way.
Next I had to get some dimensions for the sink base. Simple but effective set up to get measurements.
Then added the diamond plate aluminum back splash.
Took some time to get cabinet fitted and all parts painted.
Used some scrap Corian for my sink surround, a durable material that doesn't care about getting wet and is easy to clean up. Joined the pieces together with tongue and groove with epoxy.
And finally all done and working. Took a bit but worth it. Won't be revisiting this for at least 20+ years.
May not work for you, but you might get some ideas.