Did you know there are countertop and tile repair kits that sell for around $20? They fill in cracks or chips on granite and marble and porcelain. You’ll have to mix in different colors and shades to match the epoxy as closely as possible to the colors and pattern in your countertop or tile. Marcia bought her kit on Amazon.
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- Latex gloves
- Blue painter’s tape
STEP 1
Tape off the area. Use blue painter’s tape and make a tight square around the crack/gouge/chip. The idea is the tape will protect the surrounding area from excess epoxy.
STEP 2
Mix the epoxy. Don’t use too much! You can always make more and remember it sets in 5 minutes. Take equal parts — just a small glob — and mix them together on a paper plate or plastic lid. Popsicle sticks are great for mixing.
STEP 3
Add color. Again, just add a tiny bit at a time! Use the tip of a toothpick and dip it into the different colors that are included and then place that dab of color into the epoxy. A little goes a looong way. Mix it together to spread out the color. Add more color as needed trying to match the area that you’re fixing.
STEP 4
Apply the epoxy to the crack/gouge/chip. Use the popsicle stick to put a dab of the colored epoxy into the damaged area of granite/tile.
STEP 5
Scrape off excess. Use the included paint scraper to flatten the fixed area and remove any excess epoxy. Just a couple of swipes with the paint scraper should do it — remember it hardens quickly.
STEP 6
Wait 24 hours and then sand. One day later, use the included sandpaper and gently sand the area you just patched to make it smooth and flat. After that, some people choose to use a stone/tile polish to try and restore the original shine.
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