A crack in a bath is more alarming than a chip — but in most cases it can be repaired professionally to a good standard. Here is an honest guide to what can be achieved.

Why Baths Crack

Impact — a heavy object dropped into the bath can cause a crack, particularly in acrylic baths which have more flex than cast iron or steel.
Inadequate support — acrylic baths that are not properly supported at installation can flex under load, and repeated flexing eventually causes fatigue cracking at stress points.
Age and material degradation — very old acrylic can become brittle and more susceptible to cracking.

Can a Cracked Bath Be Repaired?

Acrylic baths — yes, in most cases. Surface cracks that have not penetrated the full thickness of the acrylic are very repairable. Through-cracks require stabilisation before repair.
Enamel baths — yes. Enamel cracks are filled with specialist compounds. A good colour match is achievable on most standard enamel colours.
Stone resin baths — yes. Dense material but repairable in most cases.

What If the Crack Is Leaking?

If water is leaking through the crack, the repair is more urgent. A through-crack that has not been stabilised will propagate and cause water damage to the subfloor. Contact us promptly — early repair is always better.