I have the same problem i just had granite countertops and backsplash installed in most of the areas this fiberglass mesh material is still present and when you touch the bar top or other counters and your hands wrap around it you can feel it and it just not appealing i ve had granite countertops in the past and never had this issue of the.
Why does some granite have mesh on the back.
How to fix dull granite countertops.
They have veins streaks of quartz lots of movement.
Some granite is very uniform with no veins and fissures.
In part 2 of our series we explore why there is mesh on your granite slab.
This solution gives a strong and durable surface for transportation purposes and to avoid breakage.
Many exotic granites have lots of irregularities in them which is what makes them so interesting to look at.
We are seeing more and more stones have mesh backing lately because of the improved quarrying processes equipment and technology.
Granite countertops can add a sleek elegance to any kitchen and because they re highly durable they don t require much maintenance.
The mesh backing is added at the quarry or wherever the stone is processed to add support during shipping and also fabricating the slab.
The more fragile marbles have also a reinforced backing support usually in a form of a fiberglass mesh.