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So I broke the entire corner (top to bottom) off of the tank on my toilet. The toilet was inherited by me in house, which was a foreclosure. It is a one-piece that is valued at $1450. I was able to purchase the exact same toilet in the two-piece version for $300. Would I be able to repair the broken toilet to use in another bathroom?

I am wondering if some sort of marine or aquarium glue would work to waterproof, then maybe strip the glaze off and sand the patch smooth, then buy a kit to re-glaze? Is this possible?

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    A picture might be helpful.
    – Tester101
    Commented Aug 23, 2013 at 12:37
  • Oh the entire corner of the tank part is gone. Not a chip. From top to bottom, about 4 inches into each the left and front side. The entire corner. It can't hold an inch of water. Bone headed mistake on my part to break it.
    – Evil Elf
    Commented Aug 23, 2013 at 15:46
  • "Gone" as in "not available anymore"? What is there to be glued then?
    – wallyk
    Commented Aug 23, 2013 at 15:47
  • I have the piece, but it is in entire corner. I could glue it back on but I would have to fill it in with something at the crack. Could I strip the glaze, repair it, then take it to a kiln and reglaze it?
    – Evil Elf
    Commented Aug 23, 2013 at 18:57
  • Sadly there is no way to reglaze porcelain with a kiln or attach two pieces together after the porcelain has been fired once.
    – fry.pan
    Commented Aug 26, 2013 at 19:29

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It is probably not worth the risk to fix it. If you do manage to find an adhesive there is a risk of the repair cracking and leaking causing significant damage.

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    +1 If it were the last toilet on earth and the preservation of our cultural icon were at stake, by all means go for it! Otherwise bite the bullet and trash it.
    – bib
    Commented Aug 23, 2013 at 23:43
  • yeah, just too much trouble. That's crappy. ;)
    – Evil Elf
    Commented Aug 26, 2013 at 20:01

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