Throwing money down the drain?
You need porcelain sink repair!
Throwing money down the drain?
You need porcelain sink repair!
A porcelain sink repair or a tile chip repair? This guide tells you about the types of repairs you can undertake yourself without calling in a professional.
There are many ceramic sink repair kits out there, but they are not all made equal. Do the research to make sure the one you choose will be right for your project.
All these terms – porcelain, ceramic, enamel. What do they mean? Well, ceramic and porcelain are made from fired clay, the difference is that porcelain is non-porous, so it doesn’t need to be glazed like ceramic products. Enamel is the finish applied to the ceramic or, on older fittings, cast iron.
With a ceramic sink repair, it will usually be the enamel that needs fixing. If the enamel chips on a cast iron tub, you need to fix it right away, or the metal will rust.
Tools and equipment needed:
To repair a porcelain sink, follow these tips and tricks:
It happens! You drop something heavy on a tiled floor and a tile chips. You may also get some movement in the house causing tiles to crack. Whatever the cause, you must decide whether to replace the tile or to repair it.
If you have a matching tile, then it is always best to break out the damaged tile and replace it, but if not, there are ways to repair the problem. Epoxy gels are best for vertical surfaces, but putties can be used for both the floor and wall. Here’s what you should do for an effective ceramic tile repair:
What is the best product for the job? Well, that depends on the size of the repair. For small chips, LePage Gel Epoxy works great. This is a two-part epoxy consisting of a resin and a hardener, which comes in a convenient dual syringe. Apply the gel to the surface so it can be lightly sanded with wet and dry emery paper before it cures.
On larger chips, try LePage Polyfilla Plug and Fix. This is an easy-to-use epoxy filler that bonds, fills, seals, and waterproofs. It simply needs to be cut, kneaded, and applied. It fills gaps and works well on ceramic and porcelain. Easily cleaned with water while wet, it is sandable and paintable in 60 minutes.