How can I repair a kitchen worktop after water has caused it to rot slightly behind the sink???

Question

Hi,
I've just moved into my first home and as I'm on a tight budget I'm refurbing the kitchen rather than fitting a new on. The worktops are in average condition and not too ugly a colour so I'd like to save money by keeping them...

However behind the sink the worktop wasn't sealed properly and water has rotted the wood slightly. The sink is about 1cm from the tile and the rot patch is about 8cm long. I looked at the worktop from underneath and the damp rot doesn't penetrate too deep.

Is there any way to seal the rotten section and the apply new kitchen sealant in the area?

Answer 1

first of all there is a wood type filler which comes in different colour in england it is called two pack resin...... and is mixed together and sets rock hard. ..almost like filler for a car repair.... dig out the rotted part i assume its quite easy to scape out, mixed the filler ,let set then sand to a smooth level.... then paint in to match your colour top oil based paint would be better or if your-lucky pick up an edge piece from a kitchen supplier and stick a matching piece over filler then used a silicon sealer

Answer 2

step 1 remove the taps and sink from the counter. (Much easier that way.)

step 2 acquire some epoxy as required. There is a thin liquid type that can be injected. One brand name is Get Rot http://www.rotdoctor.com/epoxy/epoxyguide.html

step 3 After the sub surface has been hardened use an epoxy or wood filler to level the top so the sink can be reinstalled.

If the top is solid wood I would carefully cut a thin new piece of wood to fit at the top before doing the epoxy repair, being sure it is above the level of the counter by a bit. With a sharp chisel it should be easy to shave out enough rotted wood to fit the repair piece. Clamp it in place while the epoxy sets, and then cut away anything that sticks up or out too much.

This might be the time to consider a new sink?

After this is is aesthetics.

Options can be -

repaint the counter top. (Clean thoroughly. Sand lightly. Use melamine paint - it is really tough. Also tough to get a good finish.)

paint the repaired spot only

measure and cut a nifty base to mount a sink utensil thingy to the back area. ( soap bottle holder, sponge rack, scrub brushes, stuff like that )

Get some narrow tiles and tile the area behind the sink to match or contrast with the back splash.

Be happy, you can't fix it if it ain't broke, and you get pleasure from doing things right.

Answer 3

Repair Kitchen Worktop

Answer 4

the best way i no is to remove the worktop,then you must totaly dry it out with no dampness left in it at all,then get a small tin of fibra glass resin and the catalist,then drill some 4mm holes about 12mm apart to the area,then mix the resin as instructions and poor in the little holes and paint it with resin,keep filling the holes now and again.

Answer 5

Your best hope is to cut out the affected area, seal the edges with Evo-Stick and refit a similar piece of top. Frankly, I think it would make a botch job and replacement is the better option. Fit an upstand while you are about it.

Answer 6

There is a fitment you can get, I think it's called an upstand. This is fixed in place, then put sealant between the upstand and the worktop. you can most probably get one where they sell kitchens.

Answer 7

You're going to need to change out that rotten area. You may just be able to cut out that rotten area and splice another piece in, with very minimal cost to you. Or you may have some extra wood that you can use. While you're refurbishing your kitchen, you just as soon do this now. Sooner or later you'll have to change it out. And when you're finished, just seal it as you normally would. Best of luck to you.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Sorry but this is no place to save money...replace it.

Answer 10

you dont, you rip it out and replace with new