subject: Granite Worktop Repair – Tips and Recommendations [print this page] Granite Worktop Repair Tips and Recommendations
Granite worktops are one of the most luxurious countertops you can choose. Granite is an costly material and replacing a complete worktop is not cheap. This is when you could consider repairing your worktop instead of replacing it. Below we are going to look at the pros and cons of repair over replacement.
Why repair as opposed to replace?
Replacing a complete worktop for a little chip can be be extremely costly, this the main reason why people may consider repairing the damage. Granite is quite a costly material and replacing a whole worktop for a chip on one corner is not economical. As mending a granite chip is significantly quicker than replacing the granite worktop you will not be paying for the hours of labour costs involved in replacing the a worktop.
Another significant benefit of granite worktop repair (if you are a homeowner) is the hassle free factor of repairs. If you chose to replace then inevitably you would need to take the cupboards off the wall, the sink would need to come out and potentially some of the plumbing also. When you are a building contractor you will see how these advantages are applicable to you also. It goes without saying that a lot of damage to kitchen worktops isn't spotted until the eleventh hour and speed is of the importance so that you can hand your buildings over promptly.
Can all damage be repaired?
Most sorts of damage can be fixed by yourself or by a specialist company, this damage includes:
Chips
Scratches
Dents
Cracks
Dullness
Broken Edges
Light Coloured Edges
Will the Granite work top look as good as new?
When you manage to carry out a good job using a DIY kit then the damage should be hard to notice. Should you employ a specialist company then the results should be nearly invisible.
Can I carry out the granite worktop repair myself?
There are a number of DIY kits that may be obtained from the larger DIY stores but you shouldn't attempt to use them unless you feel confident in using them. There are also several reliable companies operating throughout the country who will undertake the job for a small fee.
So if you have a small budget and a family life that could do without a major disruption then you should think about repairing your granite worktop as opposed to replacing it.
