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Chip in quartz countertop :/

3 years ago

Naming no names but someone in our family banged a ceramic bowl onto the counter last night, and managed to chip the quartz instead of breaking the bowl *or* any of the glass ornaments in it. (No, it wasn't me. Although I *did* chip the diamond in my engagement ring a few years ago, and this person is genetically related to me, so I'm sure my husband is secretly rolling all of his eyes at me... ha) Anything I can do to fix this myself before contacting our GC for recommendations? Augh.

Pental Misterio; 1/2" chip. Pics attached; the offending bowl with unscathed ornaments is top left. The counters were installed 2 years ago, so they're definitely our responsibility at this point -- but I'm honestly a little taken aback that this would happen.

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Emily R.
Original Author

3 years ago

The chip is missing. No doubt it will show up sometime next week, impaled in my foot. :P

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millworkman
3 years ago
Get some White Super Glue, over fill the chip and profile with a razor blade I do believe Joseph would say. Maybe tape a pc of cardboard or thin metal flashing on the edge to act as a dam/catch all.
Emily R. thanked millworkman
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
This pro would cut that corner off, re-profile the edge, and polish. Clipped or rounded, pick yer poison as it's going to look much better than a repair in that very-difficult-to-repair-inconspicuously solid white.

Maybe I'd try a contrasting adhesive imitating the veining when the piece is glued back in. It's worth a shot before cutting the corner off.

Oops, just reread that the chip is missing. Off it goes.
cat_ky
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
I would sweep really well, and see, if I could find the chip. If you cant find it, anywhere, then use the white super glue. Remember to sweep entire floor, even if it doesnt need it, because that chip could have flown quite a bit away from the cabinet.
Emily R.
Original Author
3 years ago
NOOOOOOO @Joseph Corlett, LLC darn it. I was hoping this could be a fix that didn't involve professionals. Although if anyone here had seen any of my past crafting attempts, they'd already be telling me to stay far away from the razors/super glue. ;)

But by "cut that corner off, re-profile the edge," do you mean cut the entire length of counter edge off by 1/2" to get rid of the chip?? Or make that particular corner curved, instead of a squared edge, to remove the entire chipped area? :( I think even a not-quite-matching adhesive would look better than that -- but maybe you're saying it's impossible to fill the gap?

Going over the whole dining room again on my hands and knees to try and find that chip.
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
3 years ago
I mean clipping the corner off at a 45* angle or cutting off a large enough radius to remove the chip. If the chip wasn't so large, ripping off the front edge may have been an alternative; it isn't now.

It's not "impossible to fill the gap". It is difficult to get an inconspicuous repair with adhesive only. An adhered chip would be better. Removing the chip is best.
chispa
3 years ago
Look in the bowl ... the chip might have bounced up and not ended up on the floor. Good luck!

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