Crack in granite need repair ideas - Page 2

Topshop · 08-22-2007, 12:33 PM

I agree with Jo, This is not difficult to hide but to solve the problem for good the rod needs to come out. The rod is rusting in the stone - expanding and causing the crack to open and will continue to break it open. Just one more reason to use the fiberglass rods.

I think that stone is Kashmere Gold - to fix it right I would replace the front of the sink cutout with another piece but to find a piece the same color might be difficult and getting the prifile to match would take some skill for sure. To re-cut and put in a farm sink is an option too but that would require the removal of the whole top as farm sinks are set under the stone and inside of the cabinet frame. That would also only work if the cabinet is the right size for a farm sink.

Either way not an easy FIX, but cosmetic can be done if you have the right restoration guy do it.

sellerwithgraniteissue · 08-22-2007, 01:18 PM

Thank you so much! This has been VERY helpful. I will be sure to reference your site to anyone who ever metions granite issues. Thanks for all the advice. How do I now go about finding the great restoration person you all suggest I need? The house is located in Essex County, NJ. Thanks.

Topshop · 08-22-2007, 04:05 PM

Jo, Do you travel to there?

Huligar · 08-22-2007, 07:00 PM

I may be able to run out on a weekend, but Antony and stu rossen is in NJ.

sellerwithgraniteissue · 08-22-2007, 07:48 PM

Ok....how do I actually contact Anthony or Stu Rossen? We are running into some real time pressure just to get a quote on this. The buyer is getting quotes on new granite counter tops for the whole kitchen under the notion that this can not be repaired. We would welcome any local (northern NJ) contact numbers. Thanks.

Huligar · 08-22-2007, 08:21 PM

here you go
http://www.nsraweb.com/15-srosen/
and
http://www.nsraweb.com/2192-anthony-nj/
please note, these guys are not members of the nsra so there fore the nsra does not back up any work that they do.

Topshop · 08-22-2007, 09:06 PM

FYI - Unless you plan on actually having this repaired you may be asked to pay a consulting fee for the estimate. That is up to the restoration contractor.

sellerwithgraniteissue · 08-22-2007, 09:12 PM

Thanks for the heads up. I appreciate all the help and feedback I am receiving. This has been quite a unique challenge.

Huligar · 08-22-2007, 09:29 PM

Please keep us up to date with this project?

Mr. Mike · 08-22-2007, 11:41 PM

Has the seal split between the granite & the sink ike this?