Two worn glitter worktop joints repaired in Garston

The damage

Ray got in touch from Garston, Liverpool, with photos of his kitchen worktop. It has a speckled finish with metallic glitter running through it. At two of the joints the surface had been sanded away, which left both joints looking worn and obvious. The alternative was replacing the worktop, so a repair was well worth trying.

How I repaired it

This was a genuinely difficult one. It wasn't one joint but two full joints, and the worktop is full of sparkly speckles. I can't replicate that glitter, and I told Ray so before I started. I promised to do my best to make the joints unnoticeable, but I couldn't promise a perfect match. Because of the size of the repair, it also couldn't come with a warranty. I couldn't match the glitter, so everything came down to getting the colour matches spot on. That was the only way to make the repaired areas blend into the surrounding pattern. I spent 5 hours on the two joints.

The result

I got the very best result possible, and the joints look far better than they did. Ray was pleased he didn't have to replace the worktop. The job came to £320. If you're nearby, have a look at my worktop repairs in Liverpool or the full list of kitchen worktop repair services.

To keep worktop joints looking their best, wipe up water around them straight away. Avoid scourers or abrasive pads on the seams. If you've got a worn joint of your own, send me a photo for a quote.

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