Sealing Your

Granite Countertops

Stone surfaces are some of the easiest to maintain and with proper care, your granite countertop will stay looking new for many years.

Granite is a beautiful and popular choice for your countertops, and knowing how to protect it from damage is important for maintaining its shine and durability. Granite is a solid investment, so you should make sure to protect it. Like all stone, granite is porous. This makes it very susceptible to stains because they can sink into its surface. Also, some granite varieties have small cracks due to natural stresses on the stone during formation.

Without being sealed, granite’s porous surface can easily stain and become dull. While resealing granite annually is ideal, it is recommended that you reseal it at least every three years. Sealers act as a guard that prevents liquids and other harmful products from seeping into granite’s surface. Sealing and resealing your granite countertops is not hard to do, and is well worth the work. You may also choose to have your granite resealed by a professional.

It is important to reseal granite before its sealing has expired, but if needed, there is a simple way to check if it needs new sealer. You can take a few drops of water and drip them onto the countertop. If they absorb into the surface, you need to reseal it. If the water beads up, then your sealer is working.

When resealing granite, make sure the countertop surface is clean. You can use soapy water or nonabrasive cleaners to ensure its cleanliness. You should make sure to get rid of all dust as well. There are many sealants on the market, so check with your installer for recommendations.

Although sealing your granite countertop is necessary and can protect it from many harmful products, it will not protect it from everything. Liquids should still be cleaned up promptly, especially oil products. In the case of stubborn stains, it is recommended that you call a professional to help remove it. See our granite countertop maintenance section for more information. As always with home repairs, if you have any doubts or questions about sealing and/or resealing your granite countertops, contact your installer for help.

For more information about granite countertops call 866-950-8677 today or use the estimate button to the left to request your free, no-obligation estimate.

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			Sealing Your Granite Countertops Stone surfaces are some of the easiest to maintain and with proper care, your granite countertop will stay looking new for many years. Granite is a beautiful and popular choice for your countertops, and knowing how to protect it from damage is important for maintaining its shine and durability. Granite is a solid investment, so you should make sure to protect it. Like all stone, granite is porous. This makes it very susceptible to stains because they can sink into its surface. Also, some granite varieties have small cracks due to natural stresses on the stone during formation. Without being sealed, granite’s porous surface can easily stain and become dull. While resealing granite annually is ideal, it is recommended that you reseal it at least every three years. Sealers act as a guard that prevents liquids and other harmful products from seeping into granite’s surface. Sealing and resealing your granite countertops is not hard to do, and is well worth the work. You may also choose to have your granite resealed by a professional. It is important to reseal granite before its sealing has expired, but if needed, there is a simple way to check if it needs new sealer. You can take a few drops of water and drip them onto the countertop. If they absorb into the surface, you need to reseal it. If the water beads up, then your sealer is working. When resealing granite, make sure the countertop surface is clean. You can use soapy water or nonabrasive cleaners to ensure its cleanliness. You should make sure to get rid of all dust as well. There are many sealants on the market, so check with your installer for recommendations. Although sealing your granite countertop is necessary and can protect it from many harmful products, it will not protect it from everything. Liquids should still be cleaned up promptly, especially oil products. In the case of stubborn stains, it is recommended that you call a professional to help remove it. See our granite countertop maintenance section for more information. As always with home repairs, if you have any doubts or questions about sealing and/or resealing your granite countertops, contact your installer for help. For more information about granite countertops call 866-950-8677 today or use the estimate button to the left to request your free, no-obligation estimate.