You're spot-on about prep work being key—seen plenty of DIY epoxy jobs hold up great when done right. Just keep an eye on it over time, since even minor cracks can sometimes spread unexpectedly...but sounds like you've got it covered.
"Just keep an eye on it over time, since even minor cracks can sometimes spread unexpectedly..."
True that. I learned this the hard way when I patched up my bathroom sink with epoxy last year. Looked perfect for months—felt pretty proud of myself too, not gonna lie. Then one morning, outta nowhere, the crack decided to go full Grand Canyon on me overnight. Ended up calling in a pro anyway, and he had a good laugh at my DIY attempt (fair enough).
Still, if you prep carefully and keep tabs on it, you'll probably be fine. Just don't get too cocky like I did... sinks have a sneaky sense of humor.
Yeah, epoxy can be tricky like that... it looks solid at first but doesn't always handle stress well over time. If the crack's near the drain or faucet area, water pressure and temperature changes can make things worse pretty quickly. Better safe than sorry with sinks.
"Better safe than sorry with sinks."
Haha, learned that the hard way myself. Tried epoxy on a small crack near the faucet once—looked great for about two weeks, then bam... leak city. Ended up replacing it anyway. Sometimes DIY just isn't worth the headache.
Yeah, epoxy can be hit or miss depending on the sink material and the location of the crack. I've had decent luck patching minor porcelain chips with DIY kits, but anything near faucets or drain openings usually ends up being a temporary fix at best. Water pressure and constant moisture just seem to find their way through eventually...
Curious though, has anyone tried fiberglass repair kits for sinks? I've seen them recommended occasionally, but I'm skeptical about how well they'd hold up long-term. Seems like it might be sturdier than epoxy, but maybe harder to blend in visually.
