Honestly, swapping out the sink might be the cleaner fix. At least you know it’ll last, and you won’t have to keep staring at that stubborn crack every morning.
- Seen a lot of “miracle” patch jobs over the years—most don’t hold up.
- Did a DIY kit on my own bathroom sink once. Looked fine for a bit, then water got in and it started peeling.
- If the crack’s deep or near the drain, replacement’s usually less headache long-term.
- Sometimes the upfront cost stings, but you save yourself repeat repairs and frustration down the line.
If the crack’s deep or near the drain, replacement’s usually less headache long-term.
Yeah, totally agree—those cracks by the drain never seem to stay fixed. I tried the “miracle” kit too, and it just turned into a lumpy mess after a few months. At that point, I kinda wished I’d just ripped the bandaid off and bought a new sink. The upfront cost hurts, but it’s way less annoying than patching every six months.
Honestly, I’ve seen way too many “miracle” kits end up just like that—lumpy, peeling, or worse, leaking again after a few months. It’s frustrating to shell out for a new sink, but you’re right, the constant patching gets old fast. Sometimes you just have to bite the bullet. At least you won’t be crawling under the sink every few months, cursing at another failed fix... Been there, done that.
I hear you—those kits always promise the world and then half the time you’re left with a mess that looks worse than the original crack. I tried one a couple years back on my bathroom sink, followed the instructions to a T, and three months later I was back at square one. It’s a pain to drop the cash for a new sink, but honestly, the peace of mind is worth it. At least you know you’re not going to get dripped on every time you reach under there for cleaning supplies.
I’ve lost count of how many times tenants have tried those repair kits and called me a few months later when the crack turned into a full-on leak. I get the appeal—cheaper up front, looks easy enough—but does it ever really last? I’ve started just swapping out the sink if it’s bad enough. Sure, it’s pricier, but at least I’m not fielding emergency calls at 2am. Anyone actually had a kit hold up for more than a year? I’m skeptical, but maybe I’m missing something.
