Hi All,

The built-in into the wall soap dish in my bathroom broke off. Most of it
is still in the wall and it's a clean break, so I'd like to glue it back on.

Are there any glue or epoxy materials, which would stand up to this sort of
application.

Thanks Much,

Richk

RichK wrote:
Hi All,

The built-in into the wall soap dish in my bathroom broke off. Most of it
is still in the wall and it's a clean break, so I'd like to glue it back on.

Are there any glue or epoxy materials, which would stand up to this sort of
application.

Thanks Much,

Richk




Slow-set epoxy might work. Do not use 5-minute epoxy or Super Glue.

I assume there's not enough gap to use latex-modified grout or mortar to
cement it back in.

Bob

On Mon, 13 Nov 2006 10:24:35 -0500, "RichK" wrote:

Hi All,

The built-in into the wall soap dish in my bathroom broke off. Most of it
is still in the wall and it's a clean break, so I'd like to glue it back on.

Are there any glue or epoxy materials, which would stand up to this sort of
application.

Thanks Much,

Richk

If the break is visible, then clear superglue or a ceramic glue or
clear epoxy might work. If parts of it are not visible, then get
some gas tank epoxy from the autoparts store and use it. It sets up
under water and can withstand oil and gas. And it will last forever.

"DK" wrote in message

Are there any glue or epoxy materials, which would stand up to this sort
of
application.

If the break is visible, then clear superglue or a ceramic glue or
clear epoxy might work. If parts of it are not visible, then get
some gas tank epoxy from the autoparts store and use it. It sets up
under water and can withstand oil and gas. And it will last forever.

The break is clean and visible. The parts fit perfectly, so thin film of
blue or epoxy would be the best.

I've read in this group about some material that was particularly good, but
have not saved the post. It was several months ago.

Regards,

RichK

RichK wrote:
Hi All,

The built-in into the wall soap dish in my bathroom broke off. Most of it
is still in the wall and it's a clean break, so I'd like to glue it back on.

Are there any glue or epoxy materials, which would stand up to this sort of
application.

Thanks Much,

Richk

I have had good luck in somewhat similar circumstances (e.g., ceramic
serving dishes) using two-part epoxy. However, it doesn't set up right
away -- sometimes the main problem is figuring out a way to keep the
work in place til the glue sets. Maybe lean a board against it.

-- H

"RichK" wrote in message
news
Hi All,

The built-in into the wall soap dish in my bathroom broke off. Most of it
is still in the wall and it's a clean break, so I'd like to glue it back
on.

Are there any glue or epoxy materials, which would stand up to this sort
of
application.

Thanks Much,

Richk

Happened to me--a nice diagnal break from inner to an outer corner. It's
been about 3 years now and the fix has held up. In fact, it's almost an
invisible repair. I used PhenoSeal, a caulking adhesive that seems to work
on anything (can get it at Home Depot). What I also did was to cement ,
same adhesive, two paper clips underneath across the split line. Supported
the broken piece (used duct tape) to the wall and let everything stay for a
day or so. I imagine that you can use an epoxy or any other adhesive with
the same result because I think the key to the repair was the paper clips.
It added extra strength in supporting the two pieces together.
Good luck
MLD

On Mon, 13 Nov 2006 10:24:35 -0500, "RichK" wrote:

Hi All,

The built-in into the wall soap dish in my bathroom broke off. Most
of it
is still in the wall and it's a clean break, so I'd like to glue it
back on.

Are there any glue or epoxy materials, which would stand up to this
sort of
application.

Thanks Much,

Richk


Go to HomeDepot and get the grout, adhesive thinset in a quart tub.
Clean out the debris to the substrate, install the adhesive, put the
new soap dish in the pocket, use tape (duct tape) to hold it in place
until it sets. Grout and you will have a professional installation.

-Lee

"RichK" wrote in message
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Hi All,

The built-in into the wall soap dish in my bathroom broke off. Most of it
is still in the wall and it's a clean break, so I'd like to glue it back
on.

Are there any glue or epoxy materials, which would stand up to this sort
of
application.


Any clear epoxy will do fine. Wipe it off well after everything is
positioned, and you won't be able to see the crack probebly.

Bob

Actually, someone put their full weight on the soap dish and it
broke. After you glue it, they will do it again and likely cut
themselves on the sharp edge you repaired.
No. You need to chisel out the cracked part and replace with a newer
stonger properly mounted soap dish.




On Mon, 13 Nov 2006 10:17:44 -0600, zxcvbob
wrote:

RichK wrote:
Hi All,

The built-in into the wall soap dish in my bathroom broke off. Most of it
is still in the wall and it's a clean break, so I'd like to glue it back on.

Are there any glue or epoxy materials, which would stand up to this sort of
application.

Thanks Much,

Richk




Slow-set epoxy might work. Do not use 5-minute epoxy or Super Glue.

I assume there's not enough gap to use latex-modified grout or mortar to
cement it back in.

Bob