Should this countertop be replaced?
We just about completed our fabulous new kitchen when this happened: When the countertop fabricator drilled holes for faucets, it appears he cracked the Leblon Quartzite we paid a pretty premium for. He says that this is normal for quartzite fissures and that I should not worry about it. He put some penetrating epoxy on it which did not result in any visible change I can see. I can feel the cracks with my fingernails. I'm hoping some professionals out there can comment on this? What do you think? What should I do?
Thank you.
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last yearTo check on moisture penetration, I left a wet rag on the area for about an hour, and can now see darkening where water seeped in along the large crack at one o'clock, as well as the smaller cracks at 6 and 10.
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last yearThanks for the tip, Joseph Corlett! I used a gray Sharpie and it really helped. You can still clearly see the crack, but at least this now looks more natural. (See before and after below) Still worried about longevity tho... will water and bacteria eventually penetrate? With this being so close to the sink, it's a frequently wet area. This is the longest crack. There are 3 more that are about 2 inches each between the holes.
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