can cracked toilet tanks be repaired using cement or other materials?

Question

I believe they are porcelin based

I believe they are porcelain based

Answer 1

No. Toilets are relatively inexpensive and I think the cheap toilet to go only costs 90 with tax from Lowes. I would go for the most efficient model you can buy though to save water consumption and money.

Answer 2

Yes, you can use a Epoxy based resin if the damage isn't to great. (like to tank being split in two)
Go to the hardware store and ask for some Waterproof Epoxy cement. This comes in double tube like caulk but two tube joined together, once you have purchase it, go home and remove the tank being care full not to cause any further damage, using a towel to first hand dry it, then use a hair dryer for about 35 minutes in the spot you need to fix. Because Porcelain is a porous material it will retain moisture, that why i recommend the hair dryer. Once it's dry, just the tips off the Epoxy and using a piece of card board and something like a paint stick to mix it squeeze out a good portion of the mix, you will need to make sure that you have a little extra and also make very sure that you get it thoroughly mixed, but don't take allot of time.
Once mixed, apply the Epoxy to the crack and about 2 inches past the crack, try to smooth as much as possible but don't try to make it look pretty, you should only need to do this on the inside of the tank unless you have broken a piece out, If this is the case the use a good amount all around the edge of the piece and then reinsert it, then apply a good covering over the area inside and 2 inches past. Let dry at least 24 hours. This will last for at least 10 year depending on the amount of Fluoride and calcium in the water.

Answer 3

Cracked Toilet

Answer 4

The handle was very hard to get off and ended up cracking the tank down one side.. So I went to Lowes and bought some boat Epoxy and fiberglass cloth, cut a strip the length of the crack and gave it 3 coats on the inside, you can still see the crack if you look for it, but better then spending $219.00 on a new Beige toilet.. , Worked Great, Tank is stronger there then anywhere else..

Answer 5

You may be able to temporarily fix it using something like JB Weld. There have been people in the past who have fixed their exhaust manifolds on their cars with that stuff and it held for a very long time. Cracked porcelain gets bigger though and you'll want to replace it soon. Don't take my word for it though. Go to Ace Hardware or some other place that knows plumbing...ask them. Good luck.

Answer 6

I wouldn't. Eventually you or a guest is going to sit down on the toilet and it's going to come unglued under them, very embarrassing, or when it's flushed it's going to do the same thing. You'll have a flood.

Answer 7

i have seen it done, but the problem lies n the fcact that you need it to have constatn pressure while and after you seal it.. so you would have to figure out a way that you could rig it to hold it together, i thing rubber cement would work good for it maybe a silicone cocking, like you use to line a tubs edges, i have seen it done in public restrooms sometimes, so i know it can be done it just isnt gonna be easy, you wll have to drain it and make sure it bonds good and keep pressure on it and then test it and repeat if you see any leaks.

Answer 8

After you have spent a lot of money on all the suggestions given, and it still leaks. Buy a new tank.

Answer 9

Majic Steel or any other quick drying cement will do!!

Answer 10

no