Cracked cook top

[kthomas]

Somehow our glass cook top cracked tonight, right on one of the side edges. It's in a shitty spot where it's easy to cut a hand while cleaning or working around the cook top.

Anyone have any ideas on how to patch it up so it's not a hazard?

 

[Snipe260]

Flex seal

 

[Jscb1b]

Gloves?

 

[Ravenworks]

If you're just looking to fill in that area try 3M or Corning ,they make a black epoxy that is good for heat.

 

[Sean the Nailer]

I thought "JB Weld" was the standard answer/reply?

Or was it supposed to be "Marine Tex" Anything you do is only going to prolong the inevitable. There's no way of 'unbreaking' that. One thing I don't know, is if it will continue and/or get worser.

 

[Sieg]

Maybe have a stainless steel L shape bent at a sheet metal shop, then powder coat it or paint with high temp paint, and adhere with high temp silicone.

 

[shoobe01]

We finished some stupid/annoying tile and other kitchen edge details by siliconing Aluminum angles in place. Worked well for us. Without context, that raised edge may be too much for your situation. Even easy to blacken (steel wool the AL first) to match.

 

[Maggot]

I thought "JB Weld" was the standard answer/reply?

Or was it supposed to be "Marine Tex" Anything you do is only going to prolong the inevitable. There's no way of 'unbreaking' that. One thing I don't know, is if it will continue and/or get worser.

THis.

Get a gas unit. I changed over and would never go back.

 

[ditter]

youre going to replace it soon anyway, as cracks grow. just replaced a tenant's cooktop. not hard at all.

 

[Ravenworks]

THis.

Get a gas unit. I changed over and would never go back.

I inherited a home that has top of the line appliances in it.
I absolutely hate the extra work involved in keeping it clean polished.

I put a gas convection in as a replacement and practically couldn't give the other unit away even though it was new.
May be a mental thing but I think cooking on gas tastes better.
Flame on

 

[Dobbs02si]

I can't wait for our glass top to die... It was in the house when we bought so it stayed. I've only had gas before this, and will be glad to go back to it.

I would be willing to bet the crack only continues and gets worse. Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.

 

[Ravenworks]

Gas or wood is the only thing I like since I got away from electric.
I have to laugh, we have a wood burning oven attached to our fireplace that didn't get used for 15 years.

 

[kthomas]

It is a gas cook top, it just happens to have this glass "frame". Came with the house the wife and I purchased last year.

I'm also concerned that it will continue to crack. It doesn't seem like there's anywhere to find just the glass/ceramic cooktop portion to be replaced, and I would rather not have to pay $1000+ to replace out the entire cooktop.

 

[thejeep]

Drill the interior terminus of the crack and then glue it.

 

[shoobe01]

... It doesn't seem like there's anywhere to find just the glass/ceramic cooktop portion to be replaced, and I would rather not have to pay $1000+ to replace out the entire cooktop.

Just like gun parts, don't trust the googling as their online catalogs are often garbage. Call up parts suppliers and ask, pray they are working. Probably start here: https://www.dacorparts.com/

You'll need the model number first. Probably serial as these types do lots of mid-season changes for style etc.

 

[OldSalty]

Quit fucking around and 2 part expoxy that shit and be done with it.

Lightly sand the surfaces around the crack. This will give the epoxy microgroves to establish more surface contact.

Clean thoroughly with acetone or alcohol to remove any oils/grease. Make sure the surface is extremely clean.

Mix epoxy and apply in the crack and form to shape.

Pour some nice bourbon and relax while it cures.

 

[P-Squared]

I agree with @OldSalty but I would add, mask it off with tape so anything that flows over can get trimmed back to the crack easier. If you know anyone who works in granite counter tops, see if they can hook you up with the epoxy they use to hide seams. They mix the colors to match the stone, think of your cook top as a piece of marble.

 

[OldSalty]

Yep ^^

You can even sand the epoxy after it cures to make it smooth and shiny (like butter).

 

[kthomas]

Thanks for all the responses! Will work on this project this week.

 

[Ravenworks]

Quit fucking around and 2 part expoxy that shit and be done with it.

Lightly sand the surfaces around the crack. This will give the epoxy microgroves to establish more surface contact.

Clean thoroughly with acetone or alcohol to remove any oils/grease. Make sure the surface is extremely clean.

Mix epoxy and apply in the crack and form to shape.

Pour some nice bourbon and relax while it cures.

That^^^^ and I'd go one further and have someone local bend up stainless for the three sides and weld the corners up.
Slide it on to.meet the existing SS and done.

 

[Ravenworks]

I agree with @OldSalty but I would add, mask it off with tape so anything that flows over can get trimmed back to the crack easier. If you know anyone who works in granite counter tops, see if they can hook you up with the epoxy they use to hide seams. They mix the colors to match the stone, think of your cook top as a piece of marble.

Now you made me think why couldn't he have a countertop person trim the damaged out with a wet saw and make the otherside match?
Looks like you won't be losing much surface area.

 

[Mike Casselton]

Windshield repair kit.
You'll need to build a small vacuum bag to do it correctly.
It'll work best if you lift it up from the counter to do the work.

 

[OldSalty]

Now you made me think why couldn't he have a countertop person trim the damaged out with a wet saw and make the otherside match?
Looks like you won't be losing much surface area.

I wouldnt chance it TBH.

A good 2 part epoxy should hold (if you prep the surfaces) and at least give you a few years before you need to take additional steps.

ETA:

Being on the edge like that...

...its not like a windshield that is put under extreme temperature ranges or UV exposure.

 

[Ravenworks]

I wouldnt chance it TBH.

A good 2 part epoxy should hold (if you prep the surfaces) and at least give you a few years before you need to take additional steps.

ETA:

Being on the edge like that...

...its not like a windshield that is put under extreme temperature ranges or UV exposure.

I agree.
Really sucks to have a new top broken like the OP.

 

[rtB]

Black Gorilla Duct Tape.

1. Obviously bailing wire would be the incorrect choice for this specific repair application.
2. If you used the standard issue silver duct tape your friends/guests/cousins might get the inappropriate impression you're a poor.

 

[Son of Dorn]

I thought "JB Weld" was the standard answer/reply?

Or was it supposed to be "Marine Tex" Anything you do is only going to prolong the inevitable. There's no way of 'unbreaking' that. One thing I don't know, is if it will continue and/or get worser.

I dunno what kind of glass it is but my sister's car once developed a crack in the windshield after getting hit by a small rock or some such. After several days the crack had spread about 75% across the glass just, we figure, from natural heat expansion/contraction since she wasn't gonna risk driving and making it worse. If it's a cooktop and there's a lot of heat, I reckon it might get worse pretty fast.

 

[Greg Langelius *]

Replace the cook top, or the stove.

Patching it is like putting epoxy in a cracked engine block. It doesn't solve the problem.

If your home came with a warrantee policy, it's time to file the claim. Don't be too shocked if the policy has a deductible that negates its value completely.

Greg

 

[Sieg]

Any epoxy needs to have a very high working temp as the damage is in close proximity to the highest BTU burner on the cooktop.
Based on the appearance of the impact and crack it will not continue into the cooktop, it's heading to the left edge again.
An L shaped flange 1/4"x1/2-5/8" should cover the damage. A sheet metal shop could bend it up and you could leave it natural to match the back panel or paint it with high temp semi-gloss black paint vs high temp powder coating. Permatex high temp silicon gasket adhesive will hold it in place.

Or buy a stainless topped cooktop.

 

[Sixfivesavage]

Hammer, obviously.

 

[Snipe260]

It is a gas cook top, it just happens to have this glass "frame". Came with the house the wife and I purchased last year.

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I'm also concerned that it will continue to crack. It doesn't seem like there's anywhere to find just the glass/ceramic cooktop portion to be replaced, and I would rather not have to pay $1000+ to replace out the entire cooktop.

See if you can replace it with stainless!

 

[OldSalty]

Epoxy < 10 bucks
New top = ?

Id give the epoxy a whirl.

 

[kthomas]

Epoxy < 10 bucks
New top = ?

Id give the epoxy a whirl.

That's my plan. Going to try and fix the problem with the cheapest solution first, rather then immediately jumping to the most expensive solution.

 

[kabarNC]

Windshield repair kit.
You'll need to build a small vacuum bag to do it correctly.
It'll work best if you lift it up from the counter to do the work.

Yep, this is what I would do as well. I used to install and have repair certification for windshield repair, and done right it's as strong as the surrounding glass and won't spread.

 

[ACK]

Replacement part

You have a beautiful counter. A replacement top assembly may be available

 

[EddieNFL]

I hate cleaning the glass top. Since we bought a Ninja, stove use has dropped significantly.