Quartz seam advice
We recently had quartz worktops installed and are overall happy but are concerned with the seam and fit of one run and want views on whether or not this is a good standard or can be fixed? The installer has agreed to come out and look so I just want to get some advice on what to ask or expect. One side of the seam is really jagged with chips out of it like a bad cut and the back of the worktop doesnt meet the wall. The seam is very noticeable and rough to the touch. I’m not sure if it is able to be fixed or not so views and advice welcome!
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5 years agoHi, sorry to see this :-( I’m with the above comments, I wouldn’t be accepting that as it’s not a great finish on the join, esp if it’s quartz! That bench has also been measured short.
For ref here is my join on my quartz worktop
Nikki Simon thanked Anthony (Beano)- 5 years ago
Thanks all. They came back this morning but seam is now even worse. they’ve said all seams are like that with chips (of course our other seam in the bathroom isn’t!) so sense a bit of a battle coming on.
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