Advice needed: A simple repair to kitchen worktop

[dalston]

As you can see in the picture, my kitchen worktop has a chip in its surface. This is the typical cheap B&Q or IKEA type of worktop, a kind of dense chipboard with a fairly sturdy plastic surface (laminate?).

I am not too bothered about the way it looks. Half of the area affected will be covered by mastic once I get the splash back installed. I am however quite worried about water coming from my sink area and soaking into the chipboard (rot, fungus etc..).
So when I reattach the loose piece of surface I need to choose a glue and a method that PROPERLY SEALS the damage, making it as impenetrable to water as the rest of the worktop.

All help appreciated.

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[mrnigelhudson]

Just put some varnish on any areas where the chipboard is exposed.

Nigel

 

[dalston]

Actually, come to think of it I've got some 'weather proof' wood adhesive. Good enough for this purpose? (Would save me the 15 quid I'd spend on a tin of varnish)

 

[joe-90]

You can usually get varnish at the local pound shop. Wood adhesive isn't suitable.

 

[kbdiy]

Contact adhesive is the correct adhesive to repair this section. Evostik being the most commonly available.

 

[dalston]

Brilliant guys - really appreciate your help.