Quartz is highly scratch- and chip-resistant in everyday use, so significant damage is uncommon. When it does happen, light surface scratches can often be professionally polished out, and small chips can be filled with a colour-matched resin filler by an experienced fabricator. Deeper cracks or large chips are harder to repair invisibly and may need a more involved fix or, in rare cases, replacement of the affected section.
Light surface scratches
Fine surface scratches, the kind that can occur from years of everyday use, can often be improved or removed entirely by a professional fabricator using specialist polishing compounds and equipment matched to your worktop’s specific finish (polished, matt or silk). This isn’t usually a DIY job, since incorrect polishing can dull the surrounding finish.
Small chips
A small chip, often around an edge or corner, can typically be repaired using a colour-matched epoxy or resin filler, applied and finished by a professional. A skilled repair is often very difficult to spot once complete, particularly on lighter, more uniform designs.
Deeper chips and cracks
More significant damage, a deep chip, a crack, or damage that goes most of the way through the slab, is harder to repair invisibly, and depending on the location and extent, a fabricator may recommend replacing the affected section rather than attempting a full repair.
Heat damage
Scorching or discolouration from extreme heat is generally the hardest type of damage to fully reverse, since it affects the resin binder itself rather than just the surface. Light polishing can sometimes improve the appearance, but full colour restoration usually isn’t possible. See our guide to quartz and heat resistance for how to avoid this in the first place.
How to prevent damage
- Use a chopping board rather than cutting directly on the surface.
- Always use a trivet for very hot cookware.
- Avoid dragging heavy, unglazed or cast-iron items across the surface.
- Lift rather than slide heavy pans and appliances.
See our full care and maintenance guide for everyday care.
Frequently asked questions
Can I repair a quartz worktop chip myself?
It’s best left to a professional fabricator, who has access to colour-matched fillers and the tools to blend the repair invisibly. A DIY attempt is more likely to be visible and can sometimes make the damage harder to fix properly afterwards.
Are quartz worktop repairs covered under warranty?
Manufacturing defects are covered under our 15-year warranty: see the warranty page for full terms. Accidental damage from everyday use is generally outside standard warranty cover, as with most worktop materials.
Will a repaired chip be completely invisible?
A skilled repair on a small chip is often very difficult to spot, particularly on lighter or more uniform designs, though the result depends on the size, location and the design’s pattern.
Explore more
See our care and maintenance guide, our warranty terms, or browse the full range of 47 designs. Questions? Contact us.