It’s never a good feeling when you have to make repairs to your home. Countertops can range from expensive to cost-efficient when you’re making repairs depending on the material you’ve chosen to build with. Here are some tips and tricks to help you assess and fix any damages caused to your countertop materials.
Quartz
Quartz countertops are very durable and therefore naturally scratch-resistant and are not easily damaged. These countertops are very difficult to damage, and will require very little repairs over their lifetimes. For small chips, you can use fast-acting heavy-duty superglue to repair any chips or nicks. For larger problems, you should definitely call a professional because quartz is a complicated material and you may end up causing more damage.
Concrete
Concrete countertops can suffer from hairline cracks more than any other material. If these countertops are installed properly, they should never suffer from large, structural or foundation cracks. However, all concrete suffers from hairline cracks due to the material drying out over time. Any homeowner using a filler material and a sealant can do these repairs. This is the easiest material to repair and the most cost-effective. If you happen to mess up your repair, this is still the cheaper option and the most forgiving for do-it-yourselfers.
Granite
Granite countertops can be scratched over time from normal wear and tear in the kitchen. If the damages are minor, you can easily repair minor scratches at home on your own using steel wool and a diamond-sanding pad. Because granite is such an expensive material, it is best to call a professional for any major repairs. You should especially call a professional if there is a refinishing problem, because this is difficult to fix in granite. Hairline cracks in granite usually do not pose a foundational problem. If you keep the granite clean you may not have to do any repair at all.
Marble
Marble is the most expensive material to repair, so you need to always contact a professional repairman. Marble doesn’t crack easily, but if this does happen you should definitely contact a professional to restore it back to its original state. It may be cheaper to try to do it yourself, but you could end up causing more damage. If the damage is superficial, such as something as simple as a loss of gloss then you may be able to repair it yourself using a do-it-yourself kit.
