How to Fix Chipped Porcelain

From: The Family Handyman, Sept 2002Updated: Mar. 20, 2019

Disguise chips, dings and scratches in porcelain bathtubs, sinks, toilets and major appliances with a quick and easy touch-up glaze. Glazes are available from home centers, hardware stores and paint suppliers.

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Chipped porcelain is an eyesore, but luckily, it’s easy to disguise.

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Step 1:Preparation & Application

Clean the damaged area with soap and water, rinse and let dry. Thoroughly mix the touch-up glaze. Dab the glaze onto the damaged area with the enclosed applicator brush, and let it dry for 24 hours. Repeat, if necessary, until the damaged area is filled, letting the glaze completely dry before recoating.

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Step 2: Finishing

Lightly sand the area smooth with the sandpaper enclosed in the kit, and then buff it with a soft cloth.

Originally Published: February 04, 2011