>>plaster & plastic compoundUmmmm.....not quite. Cultured granite is a colored resin with a heavy particulate mix that makes it look very similar to Corian or Swanstone solid surface for a "granite-look" appearance. Because of the clear gelcoat it is non-porous and as easy to clean, but softer than true solid surface. The granite-like mix helps hides the inevitable fine scratches that happen over time. Different vendors will have different colors available. We were going to do Swanstone - love the stuff, extremely durable - but needed a particular showerpan size that a local cultured marble/granite vendor could do, whereas neither Swanstone Corp nor Dupont could. Since we were getting the double vanity sinks to match the shower, we thus used cultured granite for all of it. As the CG product included installation, we probably saved about 30% over a solid surface install. We aren't DIYers so it was an easy decision to go with the CG product. Have had it since 2003 and are extremely happy with it. Everybody thinks it's Corian, although I find it easy to tell the difference as CG is glossier; solid surface is a true matte surface.

I have seen repair kits sold at the hardware store. I think it's a two-part or epoxy filler. You can sand them down. You sound use a block sander to get a corner. I don't know about getting it to be a butter pecan color. It's probably a shade of white. However, for 50 bucks I wouldn't be bothered by the discoloration. 3' is quite a large chunk so make sure you read the back of the box to see how large of an area it can fill. On the other hand, I see those tops at the salvage store and craigslist all the time. Odds are another one in better condition may show up!

That is a really pretty sink. love when I find crazy good deals at Home Depot or Lowes. I had been eyeing a carrera marble bathroom sink top at Lowes that ran $200. I happened to catch it on clearance for $70. OMG!!! Yes I snatched it up. I picked up a new open style cabinet on CL for like $99. to go with it. They are both sitting in my garage waiting to be put in. Back to great deals though--Last weekend Home Depot had a 30in bathroom cabinet on clearance for $70. and the matching wall cabinet for $39.00. That would have been an awesome deal for someone looking to redo a small bath.

Do you have a Habitat Restore store? They get stuff turned in and sell it in order to build houses for people that need them. Check Craigslist for a dresser than can be converted to a sink base. Other than that, if you are going to sell, I would go ahead and have it painted. Family members had a tub painted and it looked much better than before. They did it to sell. I wouldn't have wanted to live with it, but it worked for what they wanted.