How to Repair Stone & Granite
Many repair products will not adhere to the smooth surfaces of stone and granite. Moreover, wide cracks or large damages should be filled with a product that can be shaped and that will mimic the look of the natural surface, something most traditional menders cannot do. Epoxy is a substance that will fill spaces and easily take a customized shape. Epoxies are available in a two-part system to be mixed, but these are difficult to place correctly later. Use a prepared formula in a tube for better results and less aggravation. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Purchase a prepared repair epoxy that is a color very close to your stone or granite. Open the epoxy and pierce the foil seal over the opening.
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Push the opening of the tube into cracks and squeeze out the epoxy until it rises out of the space just a little. Cover larger damaged areas with epoxy and build the layers up evenly with the surrounding stone.
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Drag the flat of a rounded putty knife over the surface of cracks to smooth and flatten the epoxy against the stone or granite. Shape the epoxy over larger damaged areas with the putty knife so that it mimics the shape of the masonry.
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Let the epoxy dry completely. Do not try to wipe away excess epoxy while it is damp, as this may weaken the finish. Chip superfluous epoxy away gently from the surface of the granite or stone with the putty knife or lightly sand it away with extremely fine-grit sandpaper.
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References
- Photo Credit granite rock image by Tolbxela from Fotolia.com
