How to Repair Cracked Porcelain
Many home appliances are made of porcelain enamel. Stove tops and bathtubs are two examples. If there is a scratch or crack in your porcelain enamel, there is no need to worry. You can easily repair any damaged porcelain surface in your home with a handful of tools, epoxy and paint. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Soap
- Rag
- Hair dryer
- Epoxy adhesive
- Paintbrushes (2)
- Toothpick
- Sandpaper
- Appliance paint
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Instructions
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Wash the damaged area with a solution of soap and water. Remove as much dirt and dust as possible. Rinse well.
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Use a hair dryer to dry the surface thoroughly.
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Fill the crack with epoxy adhesive, using the paintbrush to apply it gently. A thin paintbrush will be needed if the crack is very fine. Use the toothpick to clean off any clumps of epoxy and to spread the adhesive into the cracked corners.
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Allow the area to dry for about 24 hours, and then lightly sandpaper the spot so it is even with the rest of the porcelain surface.
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Paint over the epoxied area with appliance paint that matches the color of the porcelain.
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