Kirk’s Patio Sink Cabinet

Viewer Project - By Kirk
Added on April 17, 2012

I have been woodworking for about 10 years as a hobbyist with no formal training. Some of the projects I have built are entertainment centers, swings, chairs, gliders, beds, and cabinets. Although I tend to enjoy the cabinet work most, projects are usually determined by what my wife wants at that moment.

This outdoor sink cabinet was made using some very old Louisiana Cypress. The challenge to working with this type of wood is that there is always quite a bit of work required with planing, pullling nails, straightening edges, etc. to bring out the beauty of the wood before even starting project construction. However, it is time well spent, saves money, and worth the effort! The sink in this cabinet is 40+ years old from a old house. I used ceramic tile with a durable grout as the counter top. The finish is simply Olympic Waterseal. This cabinet is located under a patio top and is not exposed to the elements. I built the cabinet where a faucet came out of the house to use as the water source and was able to tie the drain in at a cleanout point directly under the cabinet.

I really like the look of the Cypress with its many imperfections. Its a distressed look that is very durable for outdoor use. My inspiration for this project was to bring the indoors outside…to have the look and feel of indoor cabinetry with the functionality and durability to withstand the outdoor elements.

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