Key Points
Laurie has an old cement sink that’s cracked, but she learns how to quickly and easily repair the crack.
- A cracked cement sink can often be repaired easily with a putty-like epoxy product such as PC-7, which can be pressed into the crack to provide a quick and lasting fix.
- For homeowners on a budget, using epoxy is a cost-effective way to extend the life of a cement sink, avoiding the expense of replacing it until you’re ready for a more permanent solution.
- Mixing the A and B parts of the epoxy forms a Play-Doh-like consistency that can be easily applied to the crack. After 24 hours of drying, the repair should be solid and leak-proof, saving both time and money.
Transcript
LESLIE: Laurie in Nevada is on the line with The Money Pit. She’s got a question about a cement sink. What can we do for you?
LAURIE: Yeah, hi there. Yeah, we – you know, I’m helping my parents out with their very old home. Unfortunately, we’re really low on funds, et cetera, et cetera. We have a sink in our old home; it’s in the basement. And the sink is part of the washer/dryer setup there. And it’s an old cement sink that has a crack in it. I was hoping that we could do something to repair it just until they’re ready to move on, because we’re trying to do the downsizing and stuff.
TOM: OK. Is the crack really severe where it’s in two pieces or is it just like one crack that – where water gets through?
LAURIE: Well, it’s kind of like a little forked crack that’s in part of the sink, on the base of it, so …
TOM: So, what I would recommend is use an epoxy on this. There’s a product called PC-7. It’s sort of like a putty and it comes in a container that has the A part and the B part and you mix it together. And so it ends up being, when it’s mixed together, kind of like Play-Doh. And you can press it into place and get it troweled out and pressed into this crack. And leave it alone for about 24 hours and it will never, ever leak again.
So good luck with that project and thanks so much for calling us at 888-MONEY-PIT.
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