Granite counter help

Vetereggnarian

Hi -  We just bought a house, granite counters are 15-20 years old.  Around the base of the faucet, there are a few of these defects.  It's like something ate away an individual crystal out of the granite.  I'm wondering if they are a problem, and if I should do something to them.  Thanks.

DoubleEgger

I would assume those could be filled in with an epoxy. 

paqman

I don't see really well but it can probably be filled with epoxy.  

theyolksonyou

Paging @Mattman3969

Mattman3969

Easiest thing to do is get yourself some thin superglue. Lightly fill the area and let it cure.  Any glue that is above the surface can easily be shaved (not cut) down with a razor blade. All be good after this.  

Vetereggnarian

Mattman3969 said:

Easiest thing to do is get yourself some thin superglue. Lightly fill the area and let it cure.  Any glue that is above the surface can easily be shaved (not cut) down with a razor blade. All be good after this.  

Thanks very much for the help.  Sorry to act so helpless, but I'm thinking I would clean them a little with some keyboard can spray, try to wipe them out, and put the glue in when there is just a slightly damp surface - because I thought those glues cure with water?

zosobao5150

Have you ever resealed them?

zosobao5150

Sorry, just read you got the house. I would buy some granite sealer (it is cheap), put a dab on a paper towel and see if it makes the spot less noticeable. You could probably fill in with clear epoxy, or try the superglue recommendation if it really bothers you.

PSC

Fill or just seal. Granite is forever. Congrats on the house.

morrobayrich

Don't you think it might be prudent to ask a granite counter top specialist before trying to repair it with something you may later regret?

theyolksonyou

morrobayrich said:

Don't you think it might be prudent to ask a granite counter top specialist before trying to repair it with something you may later regret?

That's why I paged @Mattman3969 it's what he does. 

Mattman3969

Vetereggnarian said:

Mattman3969 said:

Easiest thing to do is get yourself some thin superglue. Lightly fill the area and let it cure.  Any glue that is above the surface can easily be shaved (not cut) down with a razor blade. All be good after this.  

Thanks very much for the help.  Sorry to act so helpless, but I'm thinking I would clean them a little with some keyboard can spray, try to wipe them out, and put the glue in when there is just a slightly damp surface - because I thought those glues cure with water?

Easiest way to do it (and the way I do it) is if the first glue don't stick just consider it the clean out test.  The next one will still because you've pulled all the contaminants out with the first attempt. Don't do the water.  I've seen adverse effects when applied to moist surfaces.   If you have questions hit me up via pm and I'll give you my digits.