How to Repair a Porcelain Toilet

So you want to know how to repair a porcelain toilet. The problem with toilets is if you somehow manage to put a small crack in the tank, it'll generally leak all over the place and your plumber will want to charge you an arm and a leg to get a new one. However a simple fix will save you a bit of green. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • Caulk Paper towels
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Instructions

    • 1

      Turn off the water to the toilet by using the knobs underneath it.

    • 2

      Flush the toilet and allow all the water to drain out.

    • 3

      Clean the area around the crack, both inside and out, with a wet paper towel.

    • 4

      Allow the toilet to dry.

    • 5

      Generously squeeze the caulk onto the crack.

    • 6

      Allow the caulk to dry.

    • 7

      Scrape the surplus caulk off.

    • 8

      Caulk the crack again in the same places, but this time push the caulk down and spread it around a bit more.

    • 9

      Allow the caulk to dry.

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