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Concrete Countertop Seam

10 years ago

We just had concrete countertops and a concrete sink installed and I am quite happy with it all except for the one area in the kitchen where the seam between two slabs is. As I watched it being installed I saw the discoloration on either side of the seam and figured it would be addressed somehow before sealing and waxing. But the discoloration is still there. I love the "natural" color variation, but this clearly looks man-made and out of place. My installer says it's a "feature" just like other imperfections. I'm not willing to accept that. Any advice on how to fix this at this point would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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Cancork Floor Inc.

10 years ago

Yep to Ellsworth says. The "straight line sanding line" is what is bothering you. Not the change in colour...but the STRAIGHT LINE. Stupidly easy to fix (for the people with the tools and the knowledge).

A bit more sander work (with a bit of an artistic flair) and this is done like dinner. The feathering (the artistic flair) will erase or at least hide the straight line (which is out of place with the rest of the counter top).

If you have withheld the 10% payment due upon final inspection/owner happiness, you can use that 10% to negotiate the sanding of this edge. A little bit more sanding work with an eye to "blending" should do it.

Use the 10% withheld funds as your bartering tool. Money talks. Make sure it is speaking in a loud, clear voice.

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jencharm
10 years ago
"feature"my ass!!!
Lori B'Meyer
Original Author
10 years ago
Exactly... :-(
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JWH Design and Cabinetry LLC
10 years ago
Seams, and even cracks, in concrete are inevitable, but this photo looks like this aram is worse than usual. Compare the seams in the showroom where you initially picked your material, or ask to see another client's installed counters. Hope this helps. Jennifer
PRO
Urban West Design
10 years ago
That area around the seam just needs to be re-sanded and re-sealed.
Lori B'Meyer
Original Author
10 years ago
@urban west design, can you elaborate a little? It seems like the sanding of the seam is what led to the discoloration. I'm not clear how sanding more (and resealing) would fix it? Thanks.
PRO
Ellsworth Design Build
10 years ago
They just need to feather it out so it transitions to the unsanded areas more gradually.
PRO
Urban West Design
10 years ago
@Lori B'Meyer, exactly what Ellsworth-Hallett Home Professional stated.

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