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How to Recycle a Sink into a Kids Play Table

Step 1

Clean the sink

Scrub the sink to prepare it for painting.

Step 2

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Spray the sink with a coat of primer.

Step 3

Determine sink placement

Mark the cut lines on the table to fit the sink. You may find it easier to lay the sink upside down on the table and trace around the edges. Just remember, you'll have to cut inside the lines.

Stage 4

Start the hole with a drill

Start cutting the table by drilling a hole just inside the marked lines.

Step 5

Cut the hole in the table

Insert the saw blade into the hole you just drilled, and then cut around the inside of the marked lines.

Step 6

Sand the edges clean

Use sandpaper to smooth cut edges.

Step 7

Paint the table

If you wish, cover the table with a fresh coat of paint.

Step 8

Paint Sink

Paint the top of the sink to match the table. Allow the sink and table to dry.

Step 9

Stop the sink

Mount sink drain holes with plugs.

Step 10

Fill with sand and call the children

Pour sand into the sink and get a bucket and shovel for the kids.