We are experts at granite repair in Huntington Beach, CA. Use the contact form below to send us a photo for evaluation. We will call to discuss.
Most granite repairs are small enough to be evaluated using photos and a phone call. There is usually an easy-to-diagnose cause of chips, holes, and broken edges so uploading photos to our site and explaining the process is usually all that is required to estimate the cause and the cost. Some granite repairs require a detailed inspection to ascertain first how the condition occurred and how your granite surface will be repaired to provide maximum long-term value.
Some cracks, hollow tiles, broken edges of tiles, and other issues are caused by the movement of your granite floor tiles. The usual cause of this for broken corners on your granite floor is improper coverage of setting material causing a void beneath the tile. A usual cause of cracking across several tiles of your granite floor is a crack in the concrete subfloor or movement in the subfloor if installed over a raised subfloor or upper floor of the home. These conditions require a larger intervention than a simple repair.
Sureshine will evaluate your granite repair in Huntington Beach, CA and explain what can be done to achieve long-term value, the cost of the repair, and possible alternatives so you have a complete picture of what to expect.
On the day of your granite repair we will arrive on time, walk you through the repair again, if applicable, we will show you any custom colors that were ordered for your final approval, and execute the granite repair as described in our proposal.
usually happens around sinks, stair treads, or anywhere that there is a danger of light impact or foot traffic. The typical chip is caused by pots and pans hitting the edge of your granite or natural stone sink or dragging something heavy up the stairs. The process of chip repair involves the use of high-strength structural epoxy or urethane that is color matched, as possible, and allowed the proper cure time (usually 1-2 hours). Sometimes faster granite repair adhesives can be used on chips that are small and may not get as much traffic.
Expect a granite chip repair to take 2-3 hours if that is all that we will be doing. The cost of your granite repair in Huntington Beach, CA will be the prep time, cure time, and the time necessary to provide a smooth repair that blends with your existing finish. Some localized granite repairs may be visible after our service but we work hard to make them blend as much as possible with the surrounding granite surface.
usually occurs on a granite counter, a granite table, or a granite hearth. These surfaces tend to stick out when moving something heavy around and get banged into. The process for a granite edge repair or a granite corner repair is to save as many of the pieces as possible so that we can use them to fill gaps and holes. Sureshine will thoroughly inspect these types of repairs to make sure that proper support can be placed across the repair to prevent future breaks. We use brackets, biscuits, and other methods to strengthen corners and edges that are reassembled.
This is an involved granite repair expected to take 4-8 hours with ample time allowed for the adhesive to cure prior to sanding and polishing the surface. The crack or seam where the pieces fit together will either appear to be a vein or have varying colors to mimic the stone as much as possible. We work hard to make our granite repairs invisible but they will likely be visible under close inspection.
are fixed using color-matched (as possible) adhesives that are designed to last. We first evaluate the area to figure out the cause of the hole so we can help to prevent further damage done to the repair area. Knowing the cause also helps us formulate a plan for the repair. The typical process includes cleaning out the holes before applying multiple colors of adhesive as necessary to provide a clean match to the granite around it. We will then sand and polish the hole so that it is flush with the surface and the finish blends. This is called the sand-to-smooth method.
When time or money needs to be saved holes can be filled using a blade and knifed flat then allowed to cure prior to wiping the hole and the surrounding area with acetone to remove residues. This is commonly done after refinishing on porous surfaces like limestone and travertine.
If you have questions about filling holes in your granite floor or counter, call Sureshine to schedule an inspection but don’t forget to upload your photos on this page so we can discuss your repair when you call.
are usually caused by something occurring under the tile especially cracks that extend across multiple tiles and grout lines. This is true on both concrete and raised subfloors. These cracks can be filled but will never be “repaired” permanently because of the constant movement of the floor under the tile. If you send photos of your granite cracks we can usually diagnose this over the phone after asking a few questions and advise you on the longer-term coarse of action.
can occur for a number of reasons and will usually require an inspection to properly diagnose and estimate the cost of a repair. If you have a crack across the sink on your granite countertop, you most likely have a steel rod that is rusting that was originally put on your counter to prevent cracking (ironically). We can remove the rod by cutting it out and reassembling the sink rail. This is more common on granite and quartz counters but does happen on granite counters.
If you have an isolated crack in your granite floor the first thing to do is knock on it. If you hear a hollow echo and a rattling sound, that means that that granite tile is moving and likely loose. The repair will likely include the removal of the tile and reinstalling or replacing it.
Send us your photos and we can help you get started on your granite repair.
can have a lot of different causes and solutions. Stains happen when a colored staining agent is allowed to sit on the surface for a long period of time and are not able to be removed using conventional cleaners and methods. Examples of granite stains can be wood or tannin stains caused by cutting boards, rust stains on your granite caused by the oxidation of steel chair legs, oil stains around your stove, water absorption stains in the granite around faucets, silicone spots caused during the installation coming form under your granite counters.
All of the causes of these stains have different methods of removal. Some are simple chemical treatments. Others require abrasion to open up the granite surface prior to the application of stain remover. It is important when trying to remove a stain to know what caused it so the proper removal method can be used.
If you are unsure of how to remove stains in your granite surface, call Sureshine today and upload photos to our site. We will review them and provide a plan for removal if possible.
Dust mop and vacuum your granite floors regularly, daily of possible. The amount of foot traffic in your home or business will determine how often you should clean. If there’s construction nearby in Huntington Beach, CA, you might need to clean more often. Use a vacuum that’s safe for hard surfaces and won’t scratch your stone floors.
To avoid scratches or other damage to your granite floors, use felt pads under the legs of furniture, especially items that get moved around a lot like dining chairs and couches. If you need help with this, Sureshine can do it during our refinishing service in Huntington Beach, CA. Just give us a call or ask your consultant for a price. We’ll want to know how many items you have and we might ask for pictures, so have those ready.
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