DIY: Repair Chipped Granite Countertops

Although granite is a very strong stone, occasionally it may suffer a small chip. If you notice a chip, you can repair it in less than 20 minutes. The texture and pattern of most granite should conceal small chip repairs, making your granite countertop look like new.

Before attempting to repair the chip, you'll need some specialized granite products. First, be sure you have a granite cleaning spray. This can be any commercial spray used to clean granite. Second, you should purchase a granite repair kit in the right color family for your granite countertop. It should contain almost everything you need to complete this project.

Step 1: Clean the counter with a spray made for cleaning granite. You should apply the cleaner directly to the granite, then buff it into the stone. Use some cleaner directly on the chip, and take some time to make sure no

Step 2: Section off the chip on the granite countertop with masking tape. Allow a 2 mm gap between the tape and around the edges of the chip, but no more. Use your finger to make sure that the masking tape is strongly adhered to the countertop.

Step 3: Mix the two part epoxy that came with your granite repair kit, adding the color provided in the kit to tint the epoxy to match your granite countertop.

TIP: Plan on repairing all of the chips at one time, because the two part epoxy will cure quickly. Also, only mix enough so you can fill the chips and have a little left over: epoxy cannot be stored once mixed.

Step 4: Remove some of the two part epoxy with the wooden applicator and press it into the crack, smooth the area thoroughly. Wait for 2-3 minutes to see if the epoxy will settle slightly. If it does settle, add a bit more epoxy to the chip cavity.

Step 5: After 10 minutes have elapsed, remove the tape from around the chip repair. With a razor blade, clean and smooth the area so there is no lip around the repair. Wait another hour before proceeding.

Step 6: Remove any tape residue with alcohol.

Step 7: Polish the granite with more cleaning spray, buffing the area so it shines like the surrounding granite countertop.