Quartz worktop counter cracked

Pat201

Hello all

Looking for advice as my quartz worktop counter has a large crack from where it was cut to fit corner of wall. Crack has been growing since towards edge.

House was a newbuild when I bought it 3 years ago. About a year and half in while sitting at counter I heard a crack noise. Few days later I noticed it was from counter top. It was quite small then but now has grown . Company who provided countertop said no guarantee and I left review of same info on Google so seems I burned that bridge.

Counter top is quartz crystal white. What's best actions now ? Will it be hard to get a replacement?

Pat

Current crack

2020 when saw

Citizen Six

I'd check how it's supported underneath for a start.

Pat201

Cannot really see how supported where presses underneath but there is a overhang where you can sit that has no support that I believe should have . Is it just a matter of time before it cracks all the way through or repair possible?

Calahonda52

Post some pictures showing the rest of the countertop so as we have some context

What are the walls, concrete or timber frame?

Rows Grower

Repair is possible.

10-10-20

That's a pity.

If you have a straight edge put it diagonally across the crack and see if it's from sagging on one side (it's most likely to be anyhow) and try work out whether you can adjust the units from underneath (most have adjustable legs).

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120117094#Comment_120117094

What's the repair process?

Pat201

Attached are photos. Yes it seems to have sagged on side a bit.

Anyone a rough idea what cost to replace will be once it gives up. It's a pity as crack formed so soon and no warranty on it .

Citizen Six

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120117319#Comment_120117319

There's repairs that will fill the crack and then polish the surface. Similar to how two pieces are often joined seamlessly.

finnyob

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120117374#Comment_120117374

Is that a 30mm vicostone stellar quartz worktop? Looks identical to ours, same overhang and no support on the wall side. Wondering if I need to preempt any cracking by putting in a supporting bracket of some kind since kids love to climb on it

Pat201

It is crystal white but I looked at your type and they seem pretty identical. Yes if I could go back I definitely would put supports in

niallb

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120119064#Comment_120119064

When it was installed was the best time to put the supports in.

Today is the second best time.

Don't wait for it to fall off completely. With better support you may be able to stop it getting worse and make a repair that can last.