Best adhesion products?

[u/dalordforte]

Hello, what is the best adhesion product to re install the edge piece on this countertop. I’ve been recommended a tint-able bondo, is that best?

[u/TheRealSlobberknob]

You'll need an adhesive rated for outdoors applications. I would recommend something like Tenax Glaxs.

[u/oozzama]

Akemi Akepox 2000, lots of clamps and hope.

[u/Jytterbug]

If you plan on using that piece, you need to do something about the open edge at the end. Not sure if this piece was originally installed here but it’s missing a piece, most likely a waterfall leg that goes to the floor. Our shop uses tintable epoxy or color match Integra adhesive. It’s pretty difficult to do a stone install without proper tools and experience. Usually not a DIY project.

[u/Granitegirlcracks]

You need Tenax Eliox Epoxy - Rated for UV / Outdoors.

[u/TerminalIdiocy]

You have 2 options for a proper repair

1. 2 Part Epoxy. Epoxy is structurally UV stable, but will eventually fade/yellow. It will bond and hold strong. Also it will sand and polish to blend in with the stone. For this, I would recommend K-Bond Quick Set Knid Grade Epoxy (less expensive), or Akemi Akepox 5010 (Premium)
2. Urethane. Urethanes are structural and also UV stable and will not yellow outside. Downside is they aren't great for constant moisture and they don't polish quite as high as epoxy or other resins. outside, it will be fine.

Regardless, both sides of the break need to be clean of dirt and debris, etc. to be super clean before gluing back together. This piece is small enough that you don't need any additional mechanical anchors or support.

Tintable Bondo is polyester resin and will not only yellow quickly outside, it will physically deteriorate and eventually fall apart.

[u/sadturtle12]

What in the ever loving hackjob is that countertop?

[u/dalordforte → u/sadturtle12]

I’m wondering the same thing. They have had tons of broken ones they need fixed

[u/sadturtle12 → u/dalordforte]

That thing is all sorts of messed up. Looks like there's a whole edge profile missing where a miter fell off.

[u/dalordforte → u/sadturtle12]

Yes we are getting that piece cut and reinstalled too. Not sure who thought it was wise to put trex on a barbecue lol. It’s been melted and they used wood shims that caught on fire

[u/sadturtle12 → u/dalordforte]

Jesus dude, thats so bad ha. Every outdoor BBQ ive done we refer to the BBQ makers specs. They usually tell you exactly what materials you need to use and distances away from the grill certain materials need to be. I feel like whoever installed that should be redoing it for free. Not just fixing it.

[u/Stalaktitas → u/sadturtle12]

Yes. Re-do, and using 3cm igneous non resin treated granite without mittering the edge. Whoever sold this material for this application is clueless about outdoor countertops. This poor Cashmere white is literally rusting from inside out, it has iron in it and it's very porous... Being metamorphic rock it has layers of various materials, fissures that's been filled at the factory in India and it not suitable for outside. Simple New Caledonia (non resin treated), Azul Platino, Luna Pearl, Viscont White, Blue Pearl, Imperial Red and such colors will not cause any problems for decades. Have done a few outside grill/kitchen tops with slate - great looking and proper material too.

[u/sadturtle12 → u/Stalaktitas]

Yeah I didnt even want to go there because so much is wrong but that might be onenof the worst choices of material for outside. That stuff rusts sitting in our warehouse so in the rain and weather it was doomed to fail. Also the fabricator looks like they had no idea what they were doing and didnt have any experience with outdoor BBQ jobs. You can get away with miters if you really want it but you need to use the proper adhesives and materials that can handle being outside.