How to Repair Porcelain on Kitchen Ranges

One of the first things potential homebuyers look at is the kitchen appliances, to see if they will have to be replaced. Even if your appliances are relatively new and working perfectly, a scratched or cracked appliance will send the wrong signal. Repairing porcelain on a kitchen range is easy, providing the damage is not too severe. The way you repair a stove varies, depending whether the porcelain is cracked or simply chipped.

Things You'll Need

• Soft cloth
• Dish detergent
• 220-grit sandpaper
• Epoxy adhesive
• Appliance paint
• Paintbrush
• Epoxy glue kit
• Cotton swab

Instructions

Cracked Porcelain

1. Clean the cracked area with a soft cloth dipped in warm water and dish detergent.

2. Sand the area gently with 220-grit sandpaper. Wash the sanded areas and dry them again.

3. Fill in the cracks with an epoxy adhesive. Apply it according to the instructions on the label.

4. Allow the repaired areas to dry and cure for 24 hours.

5. Paint over the scratched areas with appliance paint, applied with a paint brush.

Chipped Porcelain

1. Clean the chiped area with warm water and dish detergent on a soft cloth.

2. Apply epoxy glue to the back of the chipped pieces with a cotton swab, following the instructions on the label.

3. Place the chipped pieces back in their original positions. Press them in place for several minutes.

4. Brush a coat of appliance paint over the area. Let it dry for the time indicated in the product directions before using the range.

Tips & Warnings

• Appliance stores can recommend the type of paint needed for the appliance you are repairing. A stove needs a paint made for high temperatures.

• Contact the dealer or manufacturer of your kitchen range to get an exact color-matched paint.

• Use a hair dryer to speed-dry the range before sanding and applying the epoxy.

• Some appliance, or porcelain, paint comes in a spray can, so you will spray the range rather than painting it with a brush.

• Make sure that that the range is cool when you do this project.

References

• The Family Handyman: How to Fix Chipped Porcelain
• Friendly Plumber: How to Clean Porcelain Enamel
• Mrs. Fixit: Repair Porcelain