Joint seam problem-dark line

ddarling · 09-05-2007, 12:55 AM

We have a new granite countertop[Juparana Creme Bordeaux]. The finished edge on the end of the island is curved. This is also the first thing you see when you enter the kitchen. The seam in the bull nose edge between the top and bottom of the granite is very noticeable on the curved edge (appears darker than the rest of the edge), but not on the straight edges. It looks like the granite is actually darkened and not the seam itsself, which appears to be very thin. Is there anything that can be done?

Huligar · 09-05-2007, 01:43 AM

Is this the stone that you have?

ddarling · 09-05-2007, 01:53 AM

Yes Has more flow in slab we have

Huligar · 09-05-2007, 02:03 AM

Can you post an image of the areas in question? From your statement, I am a bit confuse.

Topshop · 09-05-2007, 10:42 AM

It sounds to me that you are telling us you have laminated 2cm or laminated 3cm granite. If that is the case - there is nothing you can do. The variation in the color of the lamination is most likely caused by the variation in color of the slab. Most edges are bookmatched in lamination and at the curved edge you must be getting into a different color. Lamination works best with more consistantly colored stones and Crema Bordeau has great variations in color through the slab making the edges difficult to match.

If it was me I would have gotten 3cm and no lamination or picked a more consistant stone. Crema Bordeau is a very pretty stone with its variations.

ddarling · 09-14-2007, 08:28 PM

Yes it is a lamination joint. Yes 2cm granite. I will try to post a picture. It looks like the granite along the entire curve is darker at the lamination, some what independent of the coloration of the granite away from the seam both above and below. Is this potewntially fixable without risking making it worse?

ddarling · 10-11-2007, 01:45 AM

I finally managed to get a picture of the lamination seam to illustrate what I am asking about. Tried to attach image but failed will try again

Huligar · 10-18-2007, 02:30 AM

Wow, that looks like crap.
It can be fix, but if I was you I would make them take it out. Just because they try to play you. does the edge even match the top?

hoboal · 10-18-2007, 10:11 AM

Huligar... Well Said ! That was my first reaction.

Hoboal

Topshop · 10-18-2007, 11:33 AM

Guys - that is the nature of this stone. The grain changes wildly within just a few inches. The fabricator would have to spend hours and hours matching the stone to get this right. I would NEVER laminate a stone like this for any customer without charging boku $$$.

The color of the epoxy on the lamination is not right so that could be fixed but not the grain.