"Lesson learned: sometimes saving money means spending a bit more at first to avoid headaches later."
Totally agree with this. Just moved into our first home last year and had a similar issue with the kitchen sink. Thought I'd save some cash with a DIY epoxy kit, but it ended up looking messy and didn't hold up long-term. Eventually got a pro in, and honestly, the difference was night and day. Sometimes it's worth paying extra upfront to avoid the hassle down the line... especially when you're new to homeownership and still figuring things out.
"Thought I'd save some cash with a DIY epoxy kit, but it ended up looking messy and didn't hold up long-term."
Yeah, epoxy kits can be hit or miss. I've seen a few DIY jobs that looked decent at first but started cracking again after a couple months. The thing is, sinks deal with constant temperature changes and weight stress, so a quick fix rarely holds up. Plus, water damage isn't something you wanna mess around with... better safe than sorry when it comes to plumbing.
I've had mixed results with epoxy kits myself. Tried one on a rental unit sink a couple years back—looked okay at first, but tenants reported it peeling and cracking within a few months. Ended up having to replace the whole sink anyway, plus some minor water damage underneath. Honestly, sinks take a beating with daily use, temperature swings, and constant moisture. If it's your own place and you want something reliable, I'd bite the bullet and get a pro fix or replacement. Might cost a bit more upfront, but you'll save yourself headaches (and possibly bigger repair bills) down the road.
I've seen epoxy kits hold up pretty well in low-use areas, but sinks? They're a tough one... constant water exposure and temperature fluctuations really put those DIY kits to the test. Had a client once who insisted on epoxy for their bathroom sink—looked great initially, but within a year, same story: cracks and peeling. Ended up costing them double to fix the damage. Curious though, has anyone had better luck with higher-end epoxy kits, or is it pretty much the same deal across the board?
Tried a pricier epoxy kit on my kitchen sink once—same sad story after about 8 months. Maybe sinks just aren't meant for DIY fixes... or maybe I'm just unlucky, lol. Anyone actually had success long-term?
