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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.

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Nice sink….I like the wall cover too.
 

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that worked great,a sink is a nice luxury to have in a shop,probably save a marriage too-lol.
 

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Good work. But 1 silly q, why didn't you match the sink height to the adjacent counter height?
 

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Good work. But 1 silly q, why didn t you match the sink height to the adjacent counter height?

- Madmark2
He couldn't find smaller milk crates…
And it had to sit above the plumbing, I'm guessing.

Nice job Gunny…
 

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Neat job… but you cant use that Ukrainian Flag colors excuse this time for the cabinet next to it.
 

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Good work. But 1 silly q, why didn t you match the sink height to the adjacent counter height?

- Madmark2
Good work. But 1 silly q, why didn t you match the sink height to the adjacent counter height?

- Madmark2

He couldn t find smaller milk crates…
And it had to sit above the plumbing, I m guessing.

Nice job Gunny…

- LeeRoyMan
That was why, plumbing had to be in certain spot and have access from within cabinet. As always I have to work around a shop building that was never intended to be used like this. Next shop will be planned out by me, set up they way I want from the very start. LOL
 

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Neat job… but you cant use that Ukrainian Flag colors excuse this time for the cabinet next to it.

- LittleBlackDuck
Stay tuned next week, all will be revealed.
 

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So you couldn't shim the counter to match the sink?

LOL
 

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... Next shop will be planned out by me, set up they way I want from the very start. LOL
- woodbutcherbynight
And built by the tradie to SWMBO's alterations…
 

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Nice enclosure, Gunny! I like the diamond plate for a back splash !!

Cheers, Jim
 

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Is that a point of use electric water heater under the sink.
thanks
Scott
 

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Is that a point of use electric water heater under the sink.
thanks
Scott

- sstoner
yeah looks exactly like the one i have on mine.
 

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Is that a point of use electric water heater under the sink.
thanks
Scott

- sstoner
Yes, Only 2.5 gallons but enough for most tasks.
 

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That has to be the most colorful cabinet with drawers I have ever seen in the first picture. Great job on your project. Mel
 

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I think that we need to put your shop on the next "Tour of Homes". Good job. Proud of you.
 

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I think that we need to put your shop on the next "Tour of Homes". Good job. Proud of you.

- Bearpaw
Thanks.

Still not cleaning up the shop though. LOL
 
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