Repair Cracked Granite Sink

Cracks in granite countertops around the sink most often are just hairline cracks without a lip and never really present a problem other than a bit of frustration that it exists.

Repair cracked granite sink.

Filling cracks in granite sinks can be a time consuming process but it is not difficult to do. This technique requires a shallow kerf a narrow cut or groove in the underside of the stone slab. The kerf is then closely fitted with a metal or fiberglass rod which is then fully embedded in epoxy or polyester resin. For larger cracks pour the epoxy in them until it reaches the surface.

Clean the sink well with a few drops of dish detergent mixed with some warm water. To remove the remainder of the scratches on stains on the granite you ll need to use a kitchen scrubbing pad preferably a very fine grade one. Even though the stone can handle its fair share of wear and tear there are times when granite repair is necessary to fix chips and cracks that the countertop can. Use a scrub brush to clean out the crack.

Clean the composite sink surface thoroughly. If you have an unsightly crack in your granite surface you can repair it with a grinder and epoxy. Possibly a simple repair or extra support could be added to stabilize the area. When you re finished scrubbing wash the entire area and leave it to dry.

Is you granite counter top cracked chipped or you just need to have a top mount sink cut out done no problem we orange county countertops do countertop repair and maintenance. Granite repair kits are available at hardware stores and granite specialty stores. Use the plastic spatula to spread it out as well as push it down. Blanco silgranit sink repair kit comes with all you need to return the granite composite sink to its original luster.

Rinse of the scouring powder from the granite kitchen sink very thoroughly and wipe clean. To do this you ll first need to grind the surface with a diamond bit to create granite dust. You don t need to fix hairline cracks but if you have a significant crack you should repair it to prevent further damage. Press down firmly and scrub.

Use the spatula to press the epoxy firmly into the cracks. The rod has greater resistance to bending than the stone and helps prevent the stone from bowing. Rinse the sink well and allow it to dry. Rinse all of the detergent away and buff the sink dry.

I can cut resize and repair existing countertops make sink cut outs or drill faucet holes as needed at reasonable price.