I've seen this happen a few times—usually the crack starts tiny, barely noticeable, then slowly creeps wider after the DIY fix. Did you notice any temperature changes or heavy usage around the time it got worse?
Had a similar issue last summer—pretty sure the heat wave made things worse. Sink was near a sunny window, and the crack widened noticeably. Did your DIY kit mention anything about temp sensitivity or curing conditions?
Hmm, heat might've played a role, but honestly, sinks can crack from stress alone—especially older ones. Had mine crack in winter, nowhere near sunlight. DIY kits rarely mention temp stuff clearly...maybe manufacturers assume we're all pros?
"DIY kits rarely mention temp stuff clearly...maybe manufacturers assume we're all pros?"
Haha, seriously, right? I swear some of these DIY kit instructions are written by people who've never actually DIY'd anything in their lives. Had a similar issue last year—sink cracked outta nowhere, middle of spring, no extreme temps or anything. Thought I'd save a few bucks with a DIY kit, but ended up spending twice as much after botching it and calling in a pro anyway. 🤦♂️
But hey, don't beat yourself up about it. Older sinks just have their own mysterious ways of telling us they're done. At least yours didn't decide to crack during a dinner party like mine did... talk about timing. Anyway, whatever route you choose, good luck—you're definitely not alone in this cracked sink club.
Gotta say, I get the frustration with DIY kits, but honestly, they're not always as bad as people make them out to be. Yeah, the instructions can be vague—no argument there—but a lot of times it's because they're trying to cover every possible scenario in one tiny pamphlet.
"Thought I'd save a few bucks with a DIY kit, but ended up spending twice as much after botching it and calling in a pro anyway."
Fair enough, I've seen that happen plenty. But I've also seen folks successfully patch up minor cracks with DIY kits and have them hold up for years. It really depends on the severity of the crack and how comfortable you are with basic repairs. If you're dealing with a hairline crack, it's usually worth giving the kit a shot first. But if it's something bigger or structural...yeah, probably best to bite the bullet and call someone who knows what they're doing. Just my two cents from seeing both sides of the coin.
