How do I repair broke marble?

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Help! I inherited this beautiful antique dresser with a marble top. Unfortunately the corner of the marble is broken. Is there some sort of glue or epoxy that will work to glue the pieces back together? I have never worked with marble before and I don't want to mess this up!

Nancy M · Answer

I would think a two part epoxy would work but if not I would drape some sort of table runner or ever a scarf or crocheted piece over it. No one will know.

Nivasi Frankly-Speaks · Answer

of course there is an epoxy, how do you think they put huge pieces of it together in the kitchen?
there are canvas clamps you can use to hold in place while drying.

Jennifer G · Answer

Visit a Marble store for advice or I found this online: http://www.acrylicrepair.com/marble.html Good Luck!

Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com · Answer

Devcon makes a two part epoxy that will hold that together. Check with your local stone supplier, they may have something other to suggest, but the epoxy should do the trick nicely.

Jessica C · Answer

Thanks everyone!

Christine · Answer

Be careful supporting it if you epoxy it together. You only get one chance and if it shifts or droops, it's doomed to look 1/2 done forever. Lovely piece!

Eason Construction Services, Inc. · Answer

The 'glue' that stone countertops are joined with is not epoxy, but I believe a polyester-based stone adhesive (smells like Bondo for that reason). I agree, to preserve the value and look of this piece, I'd hesitate to recommend repairing it yourself. The professionals mix colorant additives into their adhesives so that the glue line blends in with the surrounding stone. You're not going to get that with an off-the-shelf product. Also, a professional stone worker would have the equipment to buff out the glue line to hide it further, or even patch in additional material where it's missing.

You might start by asking around at stone/granite countertop companies in your area if it's something they would take on. Most of them are probably in the business of selling stone+fabrication+installation as a package, so it might take some searching. If there's a stone slab wholesaler or showroom in your area, they could likely refer you to folks who do just the fabrication & installation, which is more the type of company you should be looking for.

Welch Creative Lighting · Answer

I would think any of your local granite/marble fabricators would do this for you happily.

Timeless Interiors · Answer

If you don't want to bring it in somewhere, E6000 glue is great for almost everything. It's the best permanent adhesive on the market, and it's cheap! You can get it on Amazon.

MarineMom · Answer

Wow ! Your dresser is identical to one I inherited. The bottom of dresser is a hidden drawer. I would like to know how to clean mable that has a few stains and discoloring. I would not recommened using e6000. I use it for crafts and around the house, however for true strength is does not hold up. You can get E6000 at Walmart in craft section.

Anna Ibarra · Answer

I always wonder about fixing something like this, so glad you asked.

SA Building & Remodeling, Co. · Answer

Our best recommendation is the same as 'Welch Creative Lighting' (above). Most tile and granite sales outfits have a list of the local fabricators.

Larry W · Answer

There are adhesives and clamps that can be purchased...but the glues come in a wide array of colors to match the specific stone, of which your local hardware store will not carry. There will be clamps needed to hold it in place, and then it will have to be sanded and repolished to hide the 'fix'. You are better off hiring a professional to do it. Calcitic marbles are soft and hard to deal with, the chances of you fixing it to the look you want are minute.

Steve Smith · Answer

A good epoxy for marble is Super Mend by Goop.  It is used by monument companies to repair cemetery marble markers.  It mixes easily and cures quickly.  Clamping is recommended.  Color is bright white.  Sold on Amazon.

Ademola-Oba Gbadebo · Answer

Buy Locitte at Walmart or Home depot.

Sal10822870 · Answer

i would take to a marble company and have it professionally done. i have one that was done 50 years ago and so unnoticeable. it is a stunning piece. the cost will be worth it. good luck. sallie newman

Allison Elizabeth Fox · Answer

I have that same piece as well- also broken! Do you have the matching piece that goes with it?

Jessica C · Answer

I have the marble piece that I still haven't glue in place. I do not have any other pieces to the furniture set.

Ademola-Oba Gbadebo · Answer

use Locceite or liquid cement

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