If there is a chip in your toilet, on an accessible surface such as the edge of the bowl, this can be easily repaired.
Porcelain repair kits can be purchased from any hardware stores at a reasonable price. Read our tips on how to repair a chip in your porcelain toilet, below:
Before you start
Step 1: make sure the area is clean and dry. Open your doors and windows to provide extra ventilation where possible.
Step 2: test the colour of the enamel repair filler on a hidden area of your toilet, to ensure you are happy with the match.
Step 3: lightly sand the damaged area to get rid of any loose bits of porcelain and wipe down with a damp cloth.
Step 4: leave to dry before applying any repair filler.
Application
Step 1: squeeze out as much of the filler as you think you require
Step 2: mix in a small amount of hardener from the porcelain repair kit and keep mixing until it is all blended together
Step 3: using the applicator provided, or a DIY spatula, pack the filler into the chip, leaving it slightly raised above the surface
Step 4: leave to dry for the recommended time on the pack; around 30 minutes
Step 5: once dry, use brown sand paper to smooth the finish
Step 6: wipe away any dust and leave to dry
Step 7: if your Porcelain repair kit contains touch-up Porcelain paint, shake and apply one thin coat to the filled chip, and allow to dry.
Step 8: apply another one or two coats until you are happy with the result
Step 9: ensure to let the area dry for around 24 hours before getting it wet, and a further four days until fully submerging it in water.
If you have a chip in your toilet submerged by water or that you would like us to repair, we can help you but there may be a charge to do so. To find out more, please complete our appointment form or call us on 01225 715 715.
Cracks need to be treated differently to chips.
If there is a crack in any area of your toilet, it may need to be replaced.
You can report this to us via our repair appointment form, or by calling us on 01225 715 715. Please let us know if this is the only toilet in your property.
If we need to replace your toilet, we may replace this with a white unit, if no match to your bathroom suite can be found.
