Repairing kitchen worktop chipped corner

[mxo]

Hi all, I have a kitchen worktop which is chipped in the corner, see attached photo.

The rest of the worktops and the units are in decent condition and I’d rather see if I can repair/fix up the corner first rather than replacing all the worktops and kitchen.

Any suggestions on how it could be repaired?

 

[chris1982]

Maybe you can find something like unika colorfill for your worktop. It will be a single colour though (unless you got multiple)

 

[mrrusty]

Car body filler and some careful application of paint. Mix up using different shades https://www.amazon.co.uk/Assorted-H...keywords=humbrol+enamel&qid=1599246591&sr=8-5 done carefully in the right colours and you won't notice it. It's a speckly finish so probably the easiest to reproduce

 

[foxhole]

+I for MrCrusty method .

 

[Careful_Bodger]

....and if you don't like the result of any filling attempts, or maybe even in addition to, make a feature of it with a decorative corner protector.

 

[dontbelieveawordofit]

i like mrrustys idea , but you could also raid the wifes nail varnish bag and see whats in there. it’s good stuff , you can build it up over a few days to get the level you want . and think of all the colours you can have fun mixing up.

 

[Tetrarch]

Is it possible to trim the worktop back to a clean edge? There would appear to be sufficient overhang to allow it.

after you have finished I would recommend an Aluminium edge protector

https://www.screwfix.com/p/unika-aluminium-worktop-edging-end-cap-black-40mm/460hg

Regards

Tet

 

[dontbelieveawordofit]

trim the worktop back to a clean edge?

how?

 

[Tetrarch]

how?

Circular saw with a fine blade, finish with a hand or an oscillating saw.

or am I seeing the picture wrong?

Regards

Tet

 

[dontbelieveawordofit]

not worth the risk with a circular saw imo , unless he can remove it and turn it upside down.

 

[Tetrarch]

That’s why I recommended the end-cover. If you look at the profile it has a small lip across the top, the whole length of the straight top.

A very careful hand-sawn start could then allow a little more forgiveness for the power-tooled part

As the posited alternative is replacement of ALL the worktops, this risk/reward could be quite attractive

Regards

Tet