It s easy to get used to the nice and glossy look of honed granite surfaces.
Why do my new granite countertops look dull.
When they haven t been polished in a while they may look as if a cloudy film has formed but this may just be a case of a dull appearance.
Your granite needs moisture to remain glossy.
This can cause the granite to look dirty and dull.
Over time however.
We had our white quartz countertops installed about a month or two ago and we noticed a ring on the top of the counters that was dull.
Do not use commercial cleaners on it as this will dry out the surface creating a dull cloudy appearance.
I tried using a polish but i feel they still look the same.
I have an inset stainless steel sink and the edge of the granite where it is cut for the sink is rather dull and almost looks discolored.
How to fix dull granite countertops.
There are products on the market made for this purpose but they are rather pricey a better alternative is wd 40 it has a base of fish oil and will restore your shine.
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Granite countertops can add a sleek elegance to any kitchen and because they re highly durable they don t require much maintenance.
Sealing granite is not anything you should do on your own.
Cory i have bianco antico granite counters in my kitchen.
Applying a new sealer can make it look brand new again.
I am so disappointed because my last house was half the price we paid and i never worried about water stains the blotchy appearance etc.
Not knowing what it was i looked up online and read th.
I want my counter top to shine like my other friends counter in their kitchens.
I tried what the distributor told me to buy rejuvenate and of course it didn t make any difference.
What can i do or who can i hire to make it shine.
Keep in mind polishing comes after sealing and not the other way around.
We can help you with all of your installation and maintenance needs such as sealing a granite surface.
It is recently new 4 months since installation.
Start by determining the source of the stain.
Many cases of granite discolorations are simple stains that are easy to remove.
The porous granite soaks colors and dyes often resulting in stains after lots of use or exposure to some fluids or objects such as oil based cosmetics food colored drinks and metal objects.
Hi torin i have granite countertops in my kitchen and i feel they need a little more shine.
If you suspect your surface needs to be re sealed call granite unlimited inc.
Anonymous my new house granite countertop is exactly what was described.