Granite Worktop Repair – Tips and Recommendations
Granite worktops will often be the focal point of a kitchen – they are expensive and look sleek and sophisticated. Granite is undoubtedly an expensive product and replacing a whole worktop is not cheap. This is where you could consider repairing your worktop rather than replacing it. There are a variety of reasons for deciding upon repair over replacement and in the next few paragraphs we are going to look at a few of the important ones.
Why granite worktop repair rather than replace?
Replacing a complete worktop for a small chip can be be extremely costly, this the key reason why people may consider repairing the damage. Granite is often rather an expensive material and replacing a whole worktop for a chip on one corner just isn’t cost effective. As mending a granite chip is considerably quicker than replacing the granite worktop you will not be paying for the hours of labour costs involved in replacing the a worktop.
Another important good thing about granite worktop repair (if you are a homeowner) will be the hassle free factor of repairs. If you chose to replace then inevitably you would have to take the cupboards off the wall, the sink would have to come out and potentially some of the plumbing also. Its not only the homeowner that will benefit from repairing the granite worktop instead of replacing it, it is also beneficial to consider repair if you are in the building trade. If the granite chip isn’t spotted until the kitchen is fitted, you wouldn’t want to be removing cupboards which you have just put in.
Can all damage be repaired?
A professional company will have the equipment and material to undertake repairs on virtually all damage, including:
• Chips
• Scratches
• Dents
• Cracks
• Dullness
• Broken Edges
• Light Coloured Edges
Will I be able to see the original damage?
It is possible to undertake the repairs yourself using a DIY kit, but it is possible you might not get the results you wish for. If you employ a specialist company then the results should be nearly invisible.
Can I carry out the granite worktop repair myself?
If you choose to repair your granite worktop yourself you can purchase DIY granite chip repair kits from many DIY stores. You will find various companies will come to your house and undertake the repair work.
So if you have a small budget and a family life that could do without a major disruption then you should consider repairing your granite worktop as opposed to replacing it.
This was a guest article on behalf of Hometech UK Ltd, experts in Kitchen Worktop Reapair.