Any Marble or Granite Experts here?

[Dave_B]

I have a marble dining room table that is cracking. If I pick it up, I know that it will break in half. you can hear it grinding. It's a 3/4 inch top, about 15 years old. We don't really use the table except for special occasions and I don't want to buy a new one. So.....

Is there any way to "repair" the crack and then perhaps reinforce the underside with a larger piece of wood?

This not something I want to attempt myself without someone who knows what they're doing.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Dave

 

[scott_b]

I would call a company that does granite countertops. When they install granite they use an epoxy to fill and hide the seams, not sure of the strength but from a cosmetic standpoint it looks fine.

 

[ezra]

also no the veiny softer granites they use a 4ft wide mesh tape and epoxy it to the bottom of the slabs to keep from cracking.the blues seam to have the tape on every time I think blue is the weakest or maybe because it is the most $$$$ I know of 1 slab around town that is 20k before tooling awesome looking if you got that kind cash to blow on counter top.if they come over to epoxy it they will finish the crack clean off the lose stuff mix up the resin apply to both sides then they have pneumatic suction cup puller things that pull the 2 pieces together and keep them level.but I think buy the time this operation is over you could prob buy a new table .maybe you can use it for new tops for you bathroom vanities

 

[Dave_B]

also no the veiny softer granites they use a 4ft wide mesh tape and epoxy it to the bottom of the slabs to keep from cracking.the blues seam to have the tape on every time I think blue is the weakest or maybe because it is the most $$$$ I know of 1 slab around town that is 20k before tooling awesome looking if you got that kind cash to blow on counter top.if they come over to epoxy it they will finish the crack clean off the lose stuff mix up the resin apply to both sides then they have pneumatic suction cup puller things that pull the 2 pieces together and keep them level.but I think buy the time this operation is over you could prob buy a new table .maybe you can use it for new tops for you bathroom vanities

The more I read that, the more expensive it souded.

It is the black with white veins.

I talked to one local place and they didn't want to mess with it and basically told me to buy a new table. I was hoping for a cheaper solution but sounds like this table may have to go.

Thanks for the input.
Dave

 

[favoritos]

The more I read that, the more expensive it souded.

It is the black with white veins.

I talked to one local place and they didn't want to mess with it and basically told me to buy a new table. I was hoping for a cheaper solution but sounds like this table may have to go.

Thanks for the input.
Dave

It is difficult to repair and you will still have little gaps along the crack where some of the stone broke away. You could have it repaired, but . . .
Just replace the top. They often have partial slabs sitting about the lot at most granite places. We are lucky enough to have a great shop that is quite reasonable in price nearby. You may have a good shop near you. It is a very basic cut if you do not go fancy on the edges, so negotiate your price. I have spent way too much time looking at granite.

 

[ezra]

It is difficult to repair and you will still have little gaps along the crack where some of the stone broke away. You could have it repaired, but . . .
Just replace the top. They often have partial slabs sitting about the lot at most granite places. We are lucky enough to have a great shop that is quite reasonable in price nearby. You may have a good shop near you. It is a very basic cut if you do not go fancy on the edges, so negotiate your price. I have spent way too much time looking at granite.

I think I remember those wavy patterns from a trip I was on back in the 80's

 

[favoritos]

Good Luck.

 

[polarisrider1]

Well, I could answer this one correctly, but then again the invoice needs to go somewhere. Oh! I forgot this is JDee site. Okay this is what you do. Go to Meijers or Habor Frt. and buy the automotive fiberglass kit with enough mesh to span the crack about 1 foot on each side of the crack. put a tarp on the floor so your wife don't scream at your mess. Mix up the 2 part resin and hardener and liberally paint it to both sides of the crack from the bottom, lay in the mesh and coat it one more time. I recommend doing the entire bottom of the table. Marble is very soft. Let dry. Then turn table upside down and coat and mesh again. let dry again. Then turn table upright. if you see the crack from the top I can email you detailed pictures on how to fill it with epoxy and make the crack look like natural veining. The maker of the table should of reinforced it in the first place with either a wood base or a fberglass mesh reinforcement. Granite will take far more abuse than Marble. This is how the top is done http://www.ehow.com/how_5595411_repair-crack-marble-table.html

 

[driftbuster]

Dave

What are the dimensions I'll see what I can get I don't do many Granite counter tops.

Replacing the top is going o be the best option

 

[polarisrider1]

Heres my slab Granite/ Marble guys number (616) 754-3417. I notice your in MI so this may work out real well. His name is Dane and he goes by Jurassic Stone Works. His prices and quality are very good.

 

[Dave_B]

PR1
I appreciate the suggestions you gave but, I think if I tried to flip it, it would break. I would like to try to get a larger support piece of plywood underneath and use your idea to fill the cracks to look like veins but, again, if I tried to lift it, I think it would break. If you all come over and we lift it and slide a bigger piece of plywood underneath, steaks and beer are on me! Assuming that won't happen, I'll give your boy a call and see what he suggests.

Driftbuster
The dimensions are 40" by 6'. It is actually a piece of marble. Black with white veins. 3/4" thick. If it is possible to replace it, I'd like to do that.

Thanks for all the the advice!!!
I really appreciate it.
Dave