Cracked Sink Dilemma: DIY Kit or Professional Fix?

- Agree on porcelain-specific epoxy - makes a noticeable difference in durability.
- Another thing I've found helpful is applying epoxy in thin layers, letting each cure fully before adding more. Takes longer, but the repair holds up better over time.
- Impressive you got four years out of it, though...nice work.

I've gotta say, four years is pretty impressive for a DIY epoxy fix - didn't expect it to hold that long. Curious though, did you notice any discoloration or chipping around the edges as it aged? I've seen some porcelain repairs start strong but then slowly degrade around the edges over time. Still, your layering approach sounds solid...might have to test that myself next time I'm in a pinch.

Four years is definitely solid for epoxy, but I'd still keep an eye on it. Seen a few DIY fixes hold up great until someone accidentally drops something heavy - then it's game over. Did you reinforce underneath at all, or just surface-level repair?

Four years is honestly pretty impressive for epoxy. A few thoughts:

- DIY fixes can surprise you - had a patched-up shower tile last way longer than expected.
- Still, sinks take a beating daily, so I'd stay cautious.
- If you didn't reinforce underneath, might be worth checking periodically for any flex or give.
- But hey, four years in and still holding? You're clearly doing something right...

Had epoxy hold up on a cracked laundry tub for nearly 6 years - no reinforcement either. But sinks in daily use are trickier...I'd keep an eye out for leaks or flexing. Still, four years? You're beating the odds there, haha.