How do I fill in small chips in my granite?
the chips are only on one color(black), and are in the kitchen where use is higher. Have tried cleaner, polish, and nothing fills in the chips. You can catch a finger nail in them, but they don't seem to get any bigger. Can someone help me figure out how to repair chipped granite? Linda
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here are some ideas, Linda
http://lgsgranite.com/tips/help-stone-countertop-chipped-can-fix/
you could also call the company that installed it and ask them what they recommend so you can get a good match
There's a Chip in Your Countertop? Don't Panic!
https://mrstone.com/blogs/articles/theres-a-chip-in-your-countertop-dont-panic
Try a repair kit. You should be able to find one at your local home improvement store.
Oh wow this is easy peasy. Get some CA glue from Hobby Lobby or "real" super glue" Not the stuff you buy in the dollar store. color in the chips with a black magic marker, then fill the chips with CA glue. Let harden for as long as you can, I did n=mine overnight. Then take a straight edge razor and at a 90 degree angle scrap the excess glue off.
Good as new. The reason you use a magic marker, is the glue is clear, and you want the color. If you glue does not harden spray with hairspray or alcohol it will accelerate the hardening process. A granite specialist told me this trick and works wonderful.
The stone guys use epoxy tinted to match the stone color.
Hello. If it were my countertop I might consider to try acrylic filler nail powder and superglue. It may need to be topcoated to match perfectly.
Hi! I would look into a professional repair. You should be able to find a local company. Ask also about sealing it to provide more protection. Good luck and stay safe!
Epoxy resin, dries crystal clear so it'll blend with the granite
Hello Linda,
Try adding colour to glue and filling the holes.
This may help:
http://lgsgranite.com/tips/help-stone-countertop-chipped-can-fix/
Here's a post that might help http://lgsgranite.com/tips/help-stone-countertop-chipped-can-fix/
You will need nail polish remover to clean the granite surface, straight razor blades, thick super glue (gel), and if you have a darker Granite Countertop you might want to have dark Sharpie marker. Start cleaning your chipped area with nail polish remover. Let the Granite air dry. 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. Filling the glue up to within flush of the surface of the tape should be sufficient. Once the super glue has completely dried and the tape removed, use a straight razor blade to remove the excess Super glue by “fanning” the excess material away. Wait and allow the glue to cure before cutting with the razor. The time it takes for the glue to cure depends on how deep the chip was, the humidity in the home, etc.(This next step only applies if you have darker Granite) Once desired results are achieved, you may wish to use a colored permanent marker such as a black Sharpie to color the super glue. A Sharpie is permanent and dries quickly. For lighter colored stones, this may not be necessary.
If you don’t plan to replace the counters any time soon, I’d recommend a professional repair or at least contact a granite shop for their suggestions. Note than anything you fill it with might just as easily pop right out and will definitely wear away, not to mention devalue your home.
Hi Linda, hope this helps you out,
http://lgsgranite.com/tips/help-stone-countertop-chipped-can-fix/
There are several products available to help you out. Check out this link. Good Luck
https://marble.com/articles/how-to-repair-a-chip-in-a-granite-countertop-
I learned this from a granite guru. fist clean the are out. Then take a magic marker and color the area the same as the rest. Then take CA glue. Super Glue is common name. Fill the area with super glue. Buy the real stuff not the one from the Dollar Store. Let it dry completely. I let mine dry for several hours or overnight. When dry spray with alcohol, and then use a straight razor at a 90 degree angle to make flat to the counter. Works like a charm.
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