How to repair a damaged granite counter corner edge w himg surface repair repair nicks holes chips and scratches in granite marble corian porcelain travertine quartz and more natural stone surfaces.
Chipped edge granite.
A wide expanse of gleaming granite seems indestructible and permanent.
You will need acetone to clean the granite surface straight razor blades super glue and if you have a darker granite countertop you might want to have a permanent marker.
Using the correct methods and products will ensure that the granite chip repair lasts.
The advantage of the agm cleaner is that it also has a small amount of sealer in it which will help preserve your granite counters.
Let the granite air dry.
Hold the pitching tool at an 80 to 85 degree angle with the point facing the edge of the granite.
Granite countertop repair is a relatively easy and affordable process.
Epoxy s sheen is a little different than granite and it just isn t possible to match the pattern of the granite.
Quickly scrape back and forth over the dried resin to remove excess make smooth and flush with the countertop.
Start cleaning your chipped area with nail polish remover.
Fill the chip with the gel epoxy that s included in the repair kit.
Hold a pitching tool 1 to 2 inches from the edge of the granite and strike it with a chiseling hammer.
Knock off large chunks along the edges of the granite to get it close to the desired shape and size.
Clean your granite countertop wash and clean the chipped area using a dedicated granite countertop cleaner such as the agm cleaner or by simply using soap and water.
However even in the tidiest of kitchens the vulnerable edges of granite can get nicked scratched and even cracked.
Tape off the area surrounding the chip and apply just enough glue to fill the chip and rise just slightly above the surface of the stone.
Understanding the severity of the crack is the first step.
While epoxy makes the surface flat and even again it doesn t look exactly like the granite it is replacing.
Filling the glue up to within flush of the surface of the tape should be sufficient.
Turn uv light on and place on top of plastic slip.
Wait approximately 20 seconds and peel off plastic slip step 4 hold the razor blade perpendicular to the countertop.
Let the granite air dry and apply a small amount of super glue into the repairable area.
Start cleaning your chipped area with acetone.
A small granite chip repair cost can be expensive if a professional comes in with tools and products.
Do not use abrasive cleaners containing bleach.