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Trade Secrets for Granite Worktop Repairs

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We are an industry recognised company for Granite worktop repairs. Granite worktops are celebrated for their beauty and also resilience, but even these robust surfaces aren’t immune to chips, cracks, or stains. Fortunately, with the right knowledge and a few professional tricks, many common issues can be repaired at home.

Granite Worktop Repairs: Common Granite Issues

Damaged worktops BuckinghamshireGranite’s natural composition makes it vulnerable to:

  • Chips and nicks: Usually from impacts at the edges or surface.
  • Cracks: Can result from heavy blows or installation stress.
  • Stains: Caused by oils, wine, or acids seeping into the stone.
  • Dullness: Often due to abrasive or acidic cleaners.

Professional Assessment

Before repairs, professionals always assess the damage:

  • Is it a surface blemish or a deep issue?
  • Does the granite absorb water quickly, indicating high porosity?

Trade secret: Test porosity with a drop of water; fast absorption means more sealing is needed.

Tools and Materials

A typical repair kit includes:

  • Epoxy resin (with colour pigments for blending)
  • Razor blades, fine-grit sandpaper (800–3000 grit)
  • Diamond polishing pads or blocks
  • Acetone for cleaning
  • Microfibre cloths

Trade secret: Mix pigments into epoxy to match the granite’s unique veins.

Granite worktop repairs BuckinghamshireRepair Steps

Chips & Cracks:

  • Clean area with acetone.
  • Mix and apply tinted epoxy, slightly overfilling chips.
  • Let it cure, then sand flush and polish for a seamless finish.

Stains:

  • Apply a poultice of baking soda and water (or hydrogen peroxide for dyes), cover with plastic, and leave for 24–48 hours.

Dullness:

  • Use a diamond pad (800–3000 grit) in circular motions, finish with granite polish.

Final Touch: Sealing

Seal the repaired area with a penetrating stone sealer, ensuring the granite is completely dry for best results.

Insider Tips

  • Clear nail polish works as a temporary fix for tiny chips.
  • Painter’s tape protects surfaces when sanding.
  • Use a UV torch to speed up resin curing in small repairs.

With these trade secrets, granite worktops can look beautiful for years to come. Need help with granite worktop repairs? Call our team today on 01296 294304.

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