Help with granite seam!

[JG1inNJ]

Here's another pic of the blotchiness in the middle of the island w/ the lights turned down. Thats is not a scuff mark, thats under the glassy surface of the granite.



I'm startring to notice these blotchy marks scattered threwout the black.

[Boyd]

The blotches are not the fault of the Fabricator, nor his supplier. That is simply what you get from the Indian suppliers. The largest supplier in India, I've got the name somewhere, admits they dye their slabs. The true ABS from South Africa was having color problems in their quarry, plus the Rand went through the roof a year or so ago.
There are a number of fabricators who will not handle ABS for these reasons. Plus, in a kitchen application, when it is clean, it is beautiful. When it is not, salt grains look like boulders.
BTW, good for your Fabricator. His supplier will not comp the stone, but he's comping the labor. That's the best you could ask for.

[Bubba]

Personally I would have the seam polished before I replaced the top. Especially if I couldn't get the same material.

That is good of the fabricator to offer to replace the top for no labor, however I think this could have been avoided if more time was spent planning the job in the begining. Possibly looking at some of there finished seams or even specifying no seam in the island. It is all in the planning.

[Mark Gamble]

Try some ager on the blotches and polish the seam.

[JG1inNJ]

Originally Posted by Mark Gamble

Try some ager on the blotches and polish the seam.

whats ager?

[JG1inNJ]

Originally Posted by Boyd

The blotches are not the fault of the Fabricator, nor his supplier. That is simply what you get from the Indian suppliers. The largest supplier in India, I've got the name somewhere, admits they dye their slabs. The true ABS from South Africa was having color problems in their quarry, plus the Rand went through the roof a year or so ago.
There are a number of fabricators who will not handle ABS for these reasons. Plus, in a kitchen application, when it is clean, it is beautiful. When it is not, salt grains look like boulders.
BTW, good for your Fabricator. His supplier will not comp the stone, but he's comping the labor. That's the best you could ask for.

You think my slab is dyed?

[JG1inNJ]

Originally Posted by JG1inNJ

whats ager?

Nevermind, I googled it and found that it gives stone a wet look. It gives it a permanent wet look or it needs to be applied very often?

[Mark Gamble]

I have heard both about Ager. It is cheap and goes far. Ask your fabricator about it or a color enhancing sealer. I would replace the kitchen if it were my business. Just my personal view.

	sealer Impregnation: This is commonly known as sealers. This is the first stage in preserving and maintaining your investment. This stage should occur ever six to eight months. There are three types of impregnation (solvent, water, silicone based), regardless to brand. This will stop most water base stains from occurring. It also will stop the stone from been damage beyond repair.

[JG1inNJ]

Mark,

The blotchiness, that is from it being dyed, correct?

[Anonymous]

We specify up front at all signing of contracts, to polish any seam it is an additional cost. Especially for the more discriminating clients.