Good point about epoxy kits being trickier than they seem. I've definitely seen a few DIY jobs go south after a while, but I wonder if that's more about the prep work than the epoxy itself? Like, maybe the surface wasn't cleaned properly or the crack wasn't prepped right before applying the epoxy. I've heard from a couple of folks who've had DIY epoxy fixes hold up surprisingly well for years, but they were super meticulous about following instructions and prepping the surface.
Also, could it depend on the type of sink material? Ceramic sinks might behave differently than porcelain or composite ones when it comes to epoxy repairs. Maybe certain materials bond better with epoxy, making the fix last longer?
That said, I totally get your skepticism—it's frustrating to put in all that effort only to see cracks reappear. But considering the cost difference between DIY and hiring a pro, it might still be worth trying epoxy first, especially if you're careful and thorough. Worst-case scenario, you end up calling a professional later anyway, right?
I guess my question is: has anyone here tried epoxy repairs with different sink materials and noticed a difference in durability? Curious if some materials are just naturally more DIY-friendly than others...
I tried an epoxy fix on our porcelain sink a couple years back. Followed the instructions to a T, cleaned it thoroughly, sanded the area, the whole nine yards... It looked great at first, but after about 8 months, tiny cracks started showing again. My neighbor did the same thing with a composite sink though, and hers still looks perfect after two years. So yeah, material probably matters more than we think. Still glad I tried DIY first—saved some cash at least.
Had a similar experience with porcelain sinks in a couple rentals—epoxy just doesn't seem to hold up long-term on porcelain. Composite or fiberglass, though, totally different story. If you're set on keeping the porcelain sink, might be worth getting a pro reglazing done. Costs more upfront, but lasts way longer... learned that one the hard way myself.
Gotta agree on the epoxy thing—seen way too many DIY epoxy fixes peeling off porcelain sinks after just a few months. If you're determined to keep the porcelain, here's what I'd suggest: first, thoroughly clean and sand the area (yeah, sanding porcelain feels weird, but trust me). Next, skip the DIY kits and call in a pro for reglazing. Costs a bit more upfront, but you'll save yourself from redoing it every year... or worse, replacing the whole sink later on. Been there, done that, not fun.
"Costs a bit more upfront, but you'll save yourself from redoing it every year... or worse, replacing the whole sink later on. Been there, done that, not fun."
Haha, can confirm—been down the epoxy rabbit hole myself. Thought I was saving money until tenants started sending me pics of peeling sinks. 🙄 Reglazing by a pro was honestly a game changer. Felt weird spending extra at first, but haven't heard a peep about sink troubles since. You're definitely steering folks right... live and learn, right?
