[vickdisco]

Hi, I am building a home bar and am thinking about putting in a dry stainless steel sink (no drain) to use for an ice container. The problem is, condensation underneath the sink will cause quite a mess. I was thinking about using spray foam insulation to prevent this. Not exactly sure if this will work so any other ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you!

Ted.

[joypulv]

I think it will work. I've never heard of anyone saying that their already sprayed sink got condensation, and plenty of people fill them with ice.
If the ice is directly against the steel (otherwise this question wouldn't even be applicable), how will you get the melted ice out?

[ballengerb1]

It would work but actual spray foam can cost $300 per container. You could try a foam insulation made for cracks and door frames and soread with a putty knife. I have not seen smaller than a $200 spray foam but Great Stuff can be bought for about $3.50 a can

[vickdisco]

Thanks for your advice. I am thinking of using the canister foam, and to get the ice out, I was thinking of putting in an identical sink on top of the one sunk into the counter top so I can just remove it when the ice melts. I am curious though, joypuly- you mentioned that sinks can be sprayed to eliminate condensation. Are you saying that there is some type of material that gets rid of it?

Thanks again,

Ted

[ballengerb1]

Many stainless steel sinks come from the factory with what appears to be spray tar on the underside. From the ones I have seen the "tar" does not reach up the sides very far and would not stop all condensation

[massplumber2008]

Hi Ted

Spray foam the bottom (or paint on some "plasti. tool dip" (look up on google)), but then install a basket strainer and tailpiece and let the sink drain into a 5 gallon bucket under the sink cabinet... easy to remove and drain anytime you want (and cheaper than another sink)!

Mark