The seam in this Alexandria kitchen’s granite had been there since the house was built, about 25 years earlier, and it was becoming more noticeable. The homeowner was not sure it could be fixed at all. We removed the failed seam material and replaced it with a color-matched epoxy resin. Summer 2026.
| Where | Private home, Alexandria, VA |
|---|---|
| Surface | Granite kitchen countertop |
| What needed attention | A seam whose filler had failed and grown more visible |
| What we did | Remove the failed seam material; refill with color-matched epoxy resin, blended as closely as possible |
Why seams get worse with age
Large countertops are made from more than one slab, and the joint between them is filled. Over the years that filler can shrink, discolor or loosen, which makes the seam look wider and darker than the day it was installed. The fix is in the joint, not the stone: take the old filler out and put new, color-matched filler in.
What to expect
A seam can be made much less noticeable, but it will still be a seam. We blend the color as closely as the stone allows, and you will still be able to find the joint if you look for it.
Have something similar? Send two or three photos, one of the whole surface and one close-up, and we will tell you what it needs. Send photos or call (703) 327-7676.
Related: Granite restoration · Countertop restoration · Stone restoration in Alexandria
Questions
Can an old granite countertop seam be fixed?
Yes. On this Alexandria kitchen the failed seam material was removed and replaced with color-matched epoxy resin.
Will the seam disappear?
It becomes much less noticeable, but a seam is still a seam. The color is blended as closely as the stone allows.
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