Granite counters are acid resistant, dense and durable. In our stone care experience, they are the best choice for kitchen counters for these reasons.
What are the things to watch out for?
Your Installer or Contractor probably put a medium to high grade sealer on the counters when it was installed. Ask what the product is and how long it is expected to last.
Within two years of installation, many Granite Counter Owners will opt to have a polish and reseal or at least a clean and reseal. The reason is this, if your sealer fails, oil can be literally sucked into the millions of microscopic pores and capillaries of granite and leave an oil stain that may not be removable. This is the most common type of granite damage besides spalling. One greasy jar of cooking oil left on the counter overnight could be a very expensive mistake. Regular resealing will prevent this type of damage to the countertops.
If your counter top darkens when a wet cloth sits on the surface for a couple hours, get it resealed right away. The granite is susceptible to oil and water based staining.
What else can I do to help my granite last longer and look better?
The water in Maui leaves quite a bit of scaly white deposits around faucets. This can be removed and the sink edges sealed at the same time. Eurotech Maui offers an affordable maintenance program that includes an annual inspection, bead test, deposit (white stains) removal at the faucets and resealing of the 4" around the sink edge.
Professional Sealing Article.
Why Use a Professional Stone Care Expert?.
Recommended Service and Maintenance.
What are the things to watch out for?
Your Installer or Contractor probably put a medium to high grade sealer on the counters when it was installed. Ask what the product is and how long it is expected to last.
Within two years of installation, many Granite Counter Owners will opt to have a polish and reseal or at least a clean and reseal. The reason is this, if your sealer fails, oil can be literally sucked into the millions of microscopic pores and capillaries of granite and leave an oil stain that may not be removable. This is the most common type of granite damage besides spalling. One greasy jar of cooking oil left on the counter overnight could be a very expensive mistake. Regular resealing will prevent this type of damage to the countertops.
If your counter top darkens when a wet cloth sits on the surface for a couple hours, get it resealed right away. The granite is susceptible to oil and water based staining.
What else can I do to help my granite last longer and look better?
The water in Maui leaves quite a bit of scaly white deposits around faucets. This can be removed and the sink edges sealed at the same time. Eurotech Maui offers an affordable maintenance program that includes an annual inspection, bead test, deposit (white stains) removal at the faucets and resealing of the 4" around the sink edge.
Professional Sealing Article.
Why Use a Professional Stone Care Expert?.
Recommended Service and Maintenance.
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