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    Jan 5, 2011, 06:04 PM
    Sablestone Solid Surface Integrated sink with crack and leak - Can it be repaired?
    I have a Sablestone solid surface countertop with an integrated double sink. One side of the sink has developed a crack approximately 10" long that leaks. The crack does not go to the drain hole, but it does run up the side. Does anyone know whether this can be repaired, or must it be replaced? Do I have to get a whole new countertop? Sablestone, to my knowledge, is no longer made.
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    Jan 5, 2011, 06:27 PM

    I think they are still in Florida Sablestone Inc Clearwater, FL, 33756 - YP.COM You can patch it with silicone but it will never look perfect again. Is the crack just inside the sink and not reaching the counter surface?
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    Jan 5, 2011, 06:38 PM
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    It is not reaching the counter surface, but there is another crack elsewhere on the counter. We tried to contact Sablestone in FL and got no response. Do you know if it's possible to have the sink cut out and replaced by some other material? Thx.
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    Jan 5, 2011, 06:43 PM

    That is where I was going. I had a sink that was ruined by a Plaque dissolving mouth wash. Apparently it also dissolves Sablestone. I used a jig saw and cut out both my sinks and installed drop in porcelien sinks for about $30 each. I actually liked the look better than the integral sink. How to Install a Drop in Bathroom Sink | eHow.com
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    Jan 5, 2011, 07:48 PM
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    Thank you so much for your reply. It gives me some hope that I don't have to replace the entire countertop and sink. Of course, I regret getting the av
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    Jan 5, 2011, 07:49 PM
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    Getting the Sablestone now...
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    Jan 6, 2011, 10:55 AM
    Some other people have reported this problem. This is a composite material that has granite and an organic binder. Most granite seams and cracks are repaired with a colored epoxy. I would try that route, either through a company or as a DIY. Get a good commercial epoxy, some dry base pigment from a commercial paint store and try various mixes to match the color. Make sure the crack is dry and force the epoxy into the crack-make sure to wear vinyl gloves!! When it sets, trim the excess and hopefully you will be good for a while. I've used this process on granite with good results, although not in a sink area. Worth a try! Good luck, Brian
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