Whale, depending on the color of the granite and the size of the hole/chip………..how big is that 3m’s in inches, my rule isn’t handy…….you might find that Seamfil will work. This is a color matched compound in a tube that hardens. If the hole is too small, it won’t probably hold. If the match is so good you can’t stand it, you could use a drill to “open up” the hole a bit. You might get a 3/16 hole to fill and hold. An epoxy mix that you can color, might work. Some form of adhesive that you can color, might hold and work. It’s often a site specific problem you need to experiment with to get something that works.
Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
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Thanks for the help. The puncture was not complete. I pressed down with the flat part of a table knife leaving a 3 mm (1/16 + inch) area of formica that was "chipped". That is the area and thickness (just the thickness of the formica) that needs to be repaired. I am hoping that I can repair the "blemish" to the satisfaction of my client. Otherwise I am out $500 to replace the countertop.
Thanks again for your recommendation. I will pursue it.
Make sure the area is clean, they have a seamfil solvent (dont know what it is, maybe toulene). Might just work. Still, for a customer, I'd be replacing. A costly lesson.
What was it, wrong screw in the box? I go ballistic when I find a 2" in the 1-5/8ths box. It took me once to learn to look at all those damn screws b/4 I run them up into the buildup. Bummer, sorry it happened.Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
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I would replace the top.
I have inset ceramic tile in laminate tops before, for effect, for setting hot pans, etc. Maybe an option, maybe not.
Heck If I know....
That sucks. While I tend to lean towards replacement in such instances, I know if I was the HO in this situation I would say, "do what you can" and live with it - I mean, is it really 3 mm in diameter? on a "granite" pattern? Dude, ripping out and replacing 8' of brand new building materials for something that could be covered by a drip of coffee - that seems like a tragic waste of time and resources. Take the time, get some two part, slow drying epoxy and go into the "lab" with a couple of tubes of universal tinting colors, and don't give up until you can match the effect. I don't know what color the "granite" runs, but it seems like at worst you could pick one color (Black?) and have a "fleck". The tricky thing will be matching the sheen, and a seamless repair. I said epoxy because its sticky and durable, and can be tinted. but you may want to be sure to use something that can be cleaned up wet, and I'm not sure what solvent for epoxy. Maybe just tap a small dot on with the tip of a screw, let it lay down, then "shave" it with a very sharp blade or chisel...okay, so it will be a P.I.T.A. I'm going back to my original response...That sucks.
Are you talking about one of those one piece moulded counter and back splash? I did'nt realize they were that expensive. I always thought they were the cheapest way to go. I can make a whole lot of P-lam counter tops for $500.
If I was the owner I would'nt be very happy with damaged goods. Suck it up and replace it.
Been there done that, expensive, replace it, a patch will never be 100% complete. Although the pattern you mentioned might be more condusive to a repair than a plain one color top, if you can get the patch material (talk to the supplier) just right it might hide the mark, but it is still a patch and will show.
Try the seamfill. Call the guys who made your top and they should be able to hook you up.
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Don't waste yout time trying to fix it.