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Granite Seam help.

6 years ago

Just had granite installed, the Area around the seam has residue that looks bad in my opinion. Installer claims this is how it is suppose to look. Any thoughts and information appreciate.

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DavidR

6 years ago

Oh, man. After all the posts I've seen lately about failures with stone counter installations, I think if I ever get to re-do a kitchen again, it's not going to be with stone. Y'all will no doubt think I'm crazy, but all this hassle makes good old Formica look like a safe and easy choice.

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wysmama
6 years ago
Definitely not great. Hoping the experts chime in
Diane
6 years ago
Keeping it going hope you get the experts to chime in
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mark_rachel
6 years ago
It's not great, but it's not terrible. Is it smooth? If it is I would get a black sharpie, make a few dots on the seam to blend the pattern & move one.
mark_rachel
6 years ago
Are you sure that's not just a part of the stone?
tedbixby
6 years ago
Maybe this posting will give you some information and comparison whether yours is an issue or not.

https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/5189279/stone-experts-help-fast#21861659

This is one of many discussions going on lately regarding stone installation issues.

Are you in FL? Just wondering as this is starting to be an issue in FL based on the number of OP's posting from there regarding their counter top installations.
SaltiDawg
6 years ago
Take a razor blade and hold it inclined to the counter top surface and wipe over the joint. If the two stone panels are at unacceptable height differences the blade will click as it passes over.
thetzone
6 years ago
I would say not great but not horrific either. Ted referenced the post above which is my counter install which was a disaster...I’m sure yours can be easily remedied! These counter installers/fabricators really need to get their crapola together
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
That looks like a joint at a sink rail. I like the Sharpie idea. It's not that bad.

Here's a do-over from earlier this week:
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Quartz - Stone Care, Cleaning & Repair Experts
6 years ago
Get a razor blade and come from the right on an angle, it is residue it will lift off as it looks like superglue which should not be used on any stone

Coloring it in with a sharpie will make that are black not white and is a band aid, will not last.

It appears to have be chipped while being installed. Ring the installer and get them to come back and fix.

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