Mineral oil does leave a slight slippery feel at first, but if you buff it out well with a dry cloth afterward, it's pretty minimal. Definitely better than dealing with constant water spots.
About the sink cracks—if you're seeing moisture or deeper damage underneath, I'd skip DIY altogether. Those epoxy kits can be hit-or-miss, especially if prep isn't perfect (like your friend's experience). I tried one on a ceramic sink once; it looked decent initially but chipped again within six months. Honestly, for anything beyond surface-level hairline cracks, I'd bite the bullet and call in a pro. Might cost more upfront, but it's safer long-term—especially if there's any risk of leaks or structural issues down the line.
"Honestly, for anything beyond surface-level hairline cracks, I'd bite the bullet and call in a pro."
I get where you're coming from, but I wouldn't completely rule out DIY epoxy kits. Prep is definitely key—most failures I've seen happen because people rush or skip steps. I repaired a pretty nasty crack in my porcelain sink about two years ago, and it's still holding strong. If you're meticulous with sanding, cleaning, and curing times, these kits can actually be pretty reliable...and way cheaper than calling someone in.
"Prep is definitely key—most failures I've seen happen because people rush or skip steps."
Haha, ain't that the truth? Ever wonder why DIY plumbing videos never show the cleanup afterward...? But seriously, epoxy kits can work wonders if you're patient. Just don't rush the curing time—trust me on this one.
"Just don't rush the curing time—trust me on this one."
Haha, learned that lesson the hard way myself... Ever wonder why those "quick fixes" always seem to take twice as long? Still, epoxy can surprise you if you're careful. Patience pays off, right?
Haha, yeah, patience is definitely key with epoxy. Reminds me of the time I had a tenant call me in a panic because the bathroom sink cracked right before their parents were visiting. Thought I'd save some cash and patch it myself—grabbed one of those DIY kits from the hardware store. Followed every step, except I got impatient waiting for it to cure properly. Looked fine at first, but two days later, the crack reappeared even worse than before... ended up calling a pro anyway.
But hey, sounds like you've got the right mindset now. Epoxy can work wonders if you're careful and don't rush it. Good luck with your sink—sounds like you're on track!
