DURHAM, United States - October 30, 2026 DURHAM, NC - United Granite LLC has published a guide for homeowners who are unsure whether a damaged countertop needs a repair or a full replacement.

The guide, released on October 2, 2026, covers chips, cracks, seams, scratches, stains, etching, heat marks, sink cutout damage and water damage below the counter.

"The guide follows the same checklist our team uses during an in-home evaluation," said Orcun Aydin, president of United Granite LLC. "It sorts each type of damage by whether it is repairable and whether a homeowner should try it alone." The Durham countertop fabricator handles both new installations and repair and restoration work on existing counters across the Triangle, which gives it a view of both outcomes.