Oh dear. I'm just really sorry about this, nhb. I hope there's a way to get a good repair.

Were I repairing this, I wouldn't let you watch because its got to get worse to get better. I'd probably break the chunk out and superglue it back into place, then polish the repair to flush. Don't wait another minute and don't wipe and clean over it. Contamination is the enemy now. Try homeadvisor for a repairperson.

Don't have unrealistic expectations; you can never "unsee" this. If a home inspector can't easily find it, it's a successful repair.

I agree with Joseph but I wouldn't use superglue for various reasons. Most important is that superglue doesn't give you time to set the chip on a way that it feels flush. I would use Integra or Glue Boss adhesive in a matching color but before you can use it you need to make room with a Dremel and a tiny diamond bit. This makes sure that you have a secure bond and an adhesive suitable for (natural) stone.

My advise is to do it in 2 steps. The first step needs a small drop of adhesive to secure the chip in the right place. The second step is to fill the gaps left with this adhesive. Taking 2 steps instead of 1 gives you a better feel. I can send a step by step picture collage if you send an email to norman@care4tops.com

Thank you Joe and Norman for your advice. I've contacted our KD in hopes that she can help out with finding someone quickly.

In the meantime, would it help for me to tape over it with something like painters tape?

Most important is not to lose it so adding tape can be useful as long as the tape is free from acids and safe for your stone

I put a bandaid over my chip in my Corian that happened when the soffits were being removed. I was afraid the chip would catch on something and fall out and be gone forever.

Integral adhesive is too thick in this application; you want the thinnest glue possible and that's thin superglue. Glue it, check it and hold it flush with your finger, hit it with accelerator, and you're ready for mechanical polishing. No clamping or waiting and an incredibly strong bond.

Joe, what do you think about covering it with painters tape until repaired?

Do you make housecalls to NH?

"Joe, what do you think about covering it with painters tape until repaired?"

Not a bad idea. Keeps the crud out and a warning to stay away too.

I would come for this repair and fly from Holland for $3,000 ;-)

nhbaskets - So sorry to hear about your damage, but I'm half ready to go in on Joseph's expenses with you just to meet him and his wife in person :) Now, to find a few more GW'ers on the road up and back to share the expenses....

I'm finding that the fabricators I've contacted don't want to touch it as they did not do the original install. What type of independent person would do this type of work? I did look up homeadvisor as Joe suggested and only one person came up. When looking at their website at before and after pictures, I wasn't impressed with the quality of work. Joe, you're looking more and more like a possibility! Do you ski?

Did you contact Marble Perfect in MAINE? | (603) 393-2776 http://marbleperfect.com

How far is New Hampshire from New Jersey? See if Stu at Stoneshine will mosey over a bit.

Thanks, Norman. Not familiar with them but I see they do service the city in live in. Will check them out.

Joe, looks like Newark, NJ is about 4 1/2 hours from me. I would hope I could find someone closer. I'm only 1 hour from Boston. Just need to find the right person.