Countertop Repair in Thornton, CO
We repair chips, cracks, scratches and burns in countertops across Thornton, Colorado.
- Quotes in writing
- 20 areas covered
Thornton Countertops repairs damaged countertops in homes across Thornton. We look at the chip, crack or burn first, then tell you whether a repair will hold or the top should be replaced.
The damage we see on countertops
PATH, a housing effort managed and supported by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, has a Rehab Guide for kitchens and baths. The guide says no counter surface is indestructible, and that knife scratches, chips, burns or poor seams may show up over time.
The way we fix a chip or a crack depends on what your counter is made of.
Chips and cracks in stone
The Rehab Guide says minor cracks or chips in a stone counter can be repaired by filling them and grinding them down. It says the damaged spot is cleaned and dried, then filled with a mix of epoxy or polyester and ground stone or sand. Once the fill hardens, it is ground down and polished. The guide says these repairs should only be done by an experienced professional.
The guide says aggregate stone, made of natural stone bits in a polyester resin, can be repaired the same way as natural stone. We repair granite, marble and quartz tops.
OSHA says stone contains crystalline silica, and that very small silica particles, at least 100 times smaller than ordinary sand, are made when stone is cut, sawed, ground or drilled. Whoever you hire, ask how they keep the dust down while they grind the repair.
Solid surface, tile and concrete
The guide says solid surface will crack if a hot pot is put on it. It says deep cuts that can't be buffed out may need to be filled with the maker's own filler. We repair solid surface countertops as well.
On a tile counter, the guide says one tile or a section of tile can be taken out and replaced. It says grout repairs often mean cutting out the old grout between the tiles with a grout saw and filling the gaps again.
For concrete countertops, the guide says chips can be filled with a concrete filler from the maker, and the filler can be tinted to match. The National Park Service says cracking occurs in most concrete. It also says hairline cracks that show no sign of getting bigger can often be left alone.
Laminate
The guide says laminate cannot be repaired. Instead, it says the damaged part of a laminate counter can be cut out and filled with a piece of tile, stone or butcher block.
If a patch like that won't work for your kitchen, we do countertop replacement too.
What sets the price of a countertop repair
We price a countertop repair once we've seen the damage, and you get that quote in writing. Our price depends on the material, how big the chip or crack is, how many spots need work, and how close the color has to match.
What to get in writing
Ask for these in writing, whoever you hire:
- Which spots will be repaired, marked on a photo or a drawing.
- What the fill is made of, and whether it is tinted to match.
- Whether sealing the repaired area is in the price.
- What happens if the repair shows more damage under the surface.
Questions about countertop repair in Thornton
Can you hide a crack repair in a granite top?
We aim to make the repair look like part of the stone. The Rehab Guide says a crack filled this way will look like a vein in the stone. It says a straight repair line can be hidden by chipping and widening the edges of the crack to follow the stone's own veins.
Will the fill in a stone repair change color?
The guide says epoxy is stronger than polyester, but epoxy may turn yellow. We'll tell you which fill we plan to use on your top before we start.
Can I take out scratches in a solid surface top myself?
The guide says scratches or burns in solid surface can be removed with a scouring pad, 320 to 400 grit sandpaper or steel wool. It says the maker can refer a certified installer for worse damage.
Should I keep spare tiles?
Keep them if you have them. The guide says a tile repair is fairly easy when extra tiles are on hand. It also says grout colors can be hard to match.
Which cleaners should I keep off a tile counter?
The guide says to avoid household cleaners with acid, bleach or vinegar in them, because over time they eat into the tile and grout.
Can you fix a burn in a butcher block top?
Yes, we can repair a burn in butcher block. The guide says burns or deep scratches in wood can be sanded and treated again. Once we've seen your butcher block countertop, we'll tell you whether sanding will take the mark out.
Does a concrete top need sealing again after a repair?
The guide says the sealant on concrete must be put back on if it is cut or scraped. It also says sealant has to go on again after the counter gets wet a lot, as it does in a kitchen or bathroom.
Get a quote for countertop repair
Call us, or send the quote form with your ZIP code and a photo of the damage. We'll look at it, go through the options with you, and give you a written quote. To see the countertops we fit, go to the Thornton Countertops home page.
Ready to talk about your countertop job?
Send the quote form with your ZIP code and what you need. We will get back to you with a written quote.