I've had mixed results with fiberglass mesh too. A few quick thoughts from my own experience:
- Agree on the messiness—resin is no joke. I ruined a perfectly good pair of jeans once, learned the hard way.
- For minor cosmetic cracks away from stress points, fiberglass can hold up decently. But yeah, structural cracks near drains or edges always seem to come back eventually.
- One thing I've noticed is that the quality of prep work makes a huge difference. Sanding thoroughly and cleaning the surface properly before applying resin can buy you some extra time.
Honestly though, sinks aren't crazy expensive these days, and after factoring in your time and materials (plus frustration), replacement often makes more sense long-term. Curious if anyone's tried porcelain repair kits instead—do they hold up any better, or same story?
I've messed around with porcelain repair kits a couple times, and honestly... they're not much better. Sure, they look decent at first, but give it a few months of regular use and the cracks start showing again. Maybe it's just me, but sinks take more abuse than we realize—hot water, cleaning chemicals, dropping stuff. Makes me wonder if any DIY fix is really worth the hassle long-term? Might be better off biting the bullet and replacing it altogether.
Yeah, I've had similar experiences with DIY fixes—not porcelain specifically, but tried patching up a fiberglass tub once. Looked great for a while, but eventually the cracks came back worse than before. Makes me skeptical about these quick-fix kits in general. Still, professional repairs aren't exactly cheap either... anyone had luck with a pro fix lasting long-term, or is replacement really the only solid option here?
Yeah, agreed—DIY kits seem more like temporary band-aids. I've seen pro fixes hold up pretty well, but it really depends on how bad the crack is and who's doing the repair... sometimes replacement just saves headaches down the road.
"sometimes replacement just saves headaches down the road."
Yeah, that's been my experience too. A couple years back, I had a similar issue with a cracked porcelain sink—tried the DIY route first because it seemed more eco-friendly and budget-conscious. It held up for maybe six months before the crack started spreading again, and I ended up calling in a pro anyway. The professional fix was definitely sturdier, but honestly, I still noticed tiny hairline cracks forming after about a year or so. Eventually, I bit the bullet and replaced the whole thing with a recycled-material sink. Felt better environmentally, and it's held up perfectly since.
Makes me wonder though... has anyone had luck with sustainable DIY fixes that actually last? I'd love to hear if there's an eco-friendly kit or method out there that's genuinely durable.
