Black and near-black granites — Absolute Black, Black Galaxy, Zimbabwe Black, Negro Impala — are among the most dramatic kitchen worktop choices and show chips particularly clearly against their dark background. The good news is that black granite is also one of the most straightforward granite types to repair accurately.
Why Black Granite Shows Chips So Clearly
The uniform dark colour of black granites means that even a small chip is immediately visible — the raw mineral beneath the polished surface is lighter in colour and stands out strongly. This makes prompt repair important.
Repairing Black Granite
The advantage of black and near-black granites is that the colour matching is relatively straightforward — there is less variation in tone and pattern than in more complex granites. Black repair compounds are well-established and match most black granite types accurately.
Absolute Black — pure black with minimal variation. Very straightforward to repair.
Black Galaxy — black with gold or silver mineral flecks. The flecks need to be replicated in the repair but results are excellent.
Zimbabwe Black — very consistent dark grey-black. Straightforward repair.
Cost
A single black granite chip repair typically costs £95–£200. Send us photos for a fixed price. We cover the South East and UK.
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