Sealing granite is not anything you should do on your own.
Why do my new granite countertops look dull.
If you suspect your surface needs to be re sealed call granite unlimited inc.
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.
We can help you with all of your installation and maintenance needs such as sealing a granite surface.
Not knowing what it was i looked up online and read th.
How to fix dull granite countertops.
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.
Dullness around sink edge by.
Keep in mind polishing comes after sealing and not the other way around.
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.
My husband said they needed to be buffed but i wanted to consult first with an expert and see if he is doing the right thing.
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.
It is recently new 4 months since installation.
I want my counter top to shine like my other friends counter in their kitchens.
Many cases of granite discolorations are simple stains that are easy to remove.
Well some granite countertop slabs will take a polish better and look shinier than others but if your granite is polished it should be at least a little shiny.
Hi torin i have granite countertops in my kitchen and i feel they need a little more shine.
Cory i have bianco antico granite counters in my kitchen.
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.
What can i do or who can i hire to make it shine.
I tried what the distributor told me to buy rejuvenate and of course it didn t make any difference.
It s easy to get used to the nice and glossy look of honed granite surfaces.
Start by determining the source of the stain.
Applying a new sealer can make it look brand new again.
Your granite needs moisture to remain glossy.
Over time however.
This can cause the granite to look dirty and dull.
Anonymous my new house granite countertop is exactly what was described.
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.
I tried using a polish but i feel they still look the same.