How to Fix Cement Statues That Have Broken

Cement statues are very popular in lawns and gardens. While sturdy, they can break fairly easily if dropped or tipped over. If the head or arm breaks off your statue, there is no need to throw the whole statue away and buy a new one. Most hardware stores sell epoxy that is specially formulated for cement and can glue the pieces of the statue back together very well. If you do the repair right, it will actually be stronger than the surrounding cement.

Damp rag
Cement epoxy
Paper plate and brush (optional)
Duct tape (optional)

Instructions

- 1
  Bring the statue and broken piece inside (You can skip this step if you live in a very dry climate).
- 2
  Clean off any dirt and debris from the statue and the broken piece with a damp cloth.
- 3
  Allow all of the cement to completely dry. It is essential that there is no moisture present in the cement, or the epoxy will not reach its full strength.
- 4
  Mix a two-part cement epoxy on a paper plate. Some epoxies come with mixing nozzles that do the work for you. You can apply such epoxies directly to the broken pieces of the statue.
- 5
  Spread the epoxy on both sides of the break with a small brush and fit the pieces back together. If you are using a fast-setting epoxy (5 to 15 minutes), hold the piece in place until it sets. This is tedious but will ensure the best possible repair as you can visually ensure that the pieces line up perfectly. If the epoxy takes longer to dry, fix the pieces together with duct tape until the epoxy cures.
- 6
  Allow the epoxy to fully cure for 24 hours before returning the statue to its garden.

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