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Chipped Belfast sink: repair or replace?

A chipped fireclay sink can usually be repaired without removing it.

Why Belfast sinks chip

Belfast and butler sinks are heavy fireclay with a glazed surface. Dropped pans, crockery and taps knock chips off the rim, front apron and around the waste, exposing the clay body underneath.

Why repair rather than replace

Taking out a Belfast sink often means disturbing the worktop, the cabinet and the plumbing, and a replacement may not match your existing size. A repair is done in place, usually in a few hours.

How it’s repaired

The chip is cleaned and filled, shaped to the original profile, then colour-matched to the glaze and polished so it blends in. See kitchen sink and door repair.

When to replace

A crack that leaks or runs through the base of the sink is a structural problem, and replacement is the safer option.

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