We just had granite countertops installed a few months ago and reallylike the look, feel and personality of real stone countertops. Theother day I was rinsing a few things in the sink and on the edge ofthe sink I felt a slightly rough spot, on the inside of the sink edgetowards the bottom of the granite. I looked close and saw a slightcrack/chip in the granite, barely noticeable, even to the touch. Butas I put a bright light on it I could see a slight fracture linerunning from the rough spot, up to the top edge of the countertop andextending a few inches towards the front of the countertop. This isbarely perceivable except under very close examination so it'sprobably been there since it was installed. We handle the counterwith kit gloves and think this is a fracture that occurred when thesink cutout was cut.Have been in touch with the company we bought it from and whoinstalled it, and they have been helpful but they are having a toughgetting the actual countertop folks to get back with us. So wefigured we'd pop out here and see what the general group opinion is.We can see slight imperfections in the stone as it is natural, andthat's all this may be. But we don't want it to be a fracture thatwould spread and grow like a windshield crack, until part of thecountertop failed as this is where the sink mounts and not too farfrom the "splice" in the long counter length. Do not know if theyhave some epoxy filler that could be used to strengthen this and fillir, or it it's even necessary.All opinions welcomed as we paid a pretty penny (or two) for this anddon't want to have it fail before it's time.Thanks!!!

Get some epoxy and force it in the crack, thats all they will do.

Granite Countertop /\/\/\/ crack /\/\/\/\/\/ ???

May 23, 2009 23 Replies

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HeyBub 17 years ago

Caution: She can buy granite - or at least marble - in Italy.

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JoeSpareBedroom 17 years ago

Close, but no prize yet.

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HeyBub 17 years ago

Even though she was completely bald.

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PeterLester 16 years ago

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: If the granite was not cracked prior to or during installation, the problem is with the support structure and/or those who installed your counters/islands. Did they design the cabinets to support granite or lighter materials? Is there any overhang of granite off the edge of supporting structures? If there is overhang, does it extend past 10 inches? If it does, even supporting corbels may not suffice without stronger reinforcement.

Granite manufacturers would have a very restricted business if they where entirely honest about the limitations of supporting structures and most

98% so-called granites are actually hones and polished rock materials that are not quite as strong especially the crystalline and aggregate materials.

------------------------------------- \\//.Peter Lester Calgary, Alberta

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