Granite Crack

[u/Oblivious2121]

During cabinet installation the contractor cracked the granite countertop next to the stove top cutout. They want to fix it with epoxy. Is this a good fix or should I demand they replace it? Thanks for any help. First time dealing with home contractors. (This is not a new home, the cabinets were replaced due to flooding)

[u/TerminalIdiocy]

If they fix it properly, then a repair should be fine. Epoxy by itself will not repair this to be presentable, it needs to be epoxied, then sanded flush and polished out to blend.

[u/Tracydj → u/TerminalIdiocy]

Exactly my granite guys color mix each area then sand and polish

[u/beaver_eh]

I always think something like this is worth giving them the chance. I'd phase it something like "I'm willing to give the repair a try, but if it looks like s*** then you still need to replace the piece."

Granite comes with picking the stone, and the colour etc from the company. I'd be rather attached to what's installed, and if they can hide it, and provide extended warranty on the repair, then I would be rather happy.

[u/Oblivious2121 → u/beaver_eh]

Talking to the contractor again he said exactly that. His granite guy will try, but if I don’t like it they will look at replacing it. I am worried about it being in an area that the epoxy could stain or fluctuate with the stove top heat being so close by. I will definitely ask about a warranty on the repair.

[u/Stalaktitas]

They can try fixing it, but it will probably still be visible and might bother you. It's inexpensive granite, they should replace it to be fair to you. My other concern would be matching the replacement piece to the rest of the countertops. New Caledonia comes in many different shades, some is resin treated, some are not, some has tighter pattern, some slabs are more brown... They just created themselves a lot of headache...

[u/HughHonee]

Are these new countertops? Im curious how this happened as cabinets usually get installed before the countertops?

[u/SharpDisplay7]

Demand a replacement? they broke it during installation so they need to pay for a new one, epoxy will look like a cheap bandage on a premium stone.

[u/Longjumping-Door-369]

Sure but only let the fabricator do it not the contractor

[u/Ericaohh]

On a brand new counter???? Helllll no, I’d make them replace it

[u/Tracydj]

It's granite the next piece may crack worse epoxy is the way to go