White granite absorbing water
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Sue Finke
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we just installed white granite in kitchen. Around the sink when water splashes the granite darkens until the water drys. Does this seem right?
8 answers
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you have to seal granite counters, the sealant can be bought at Home Depot and should be redone every year
Lowes Atlanta ga
on Dec 27, 2013
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they claim it has been sealed
Sue Finke
on Dec 28, 2013
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Yes that's correct, a GOOD sealer. And it being white you may need to do this every 6 months. White is the most up keep. It's strong but, you need to be very careful how you also clean this day by day. No scrubbing or your asking for more stains , problems.
Cindie Taylor-pamula
on Dec 28, 2013
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Yep sealer...
Terry Dolan
on Dec 28, 2013
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Almost any stone has to be sealed and taken special care of..it is organic. Cultured stone is what I want. It is manmade with a layer of Quartz. It does not need sealed and its the same color all the way through. Silestone, Caesarstone, and Zodiac are a few of the manufacturers of cultured stone. They can look just like granite without the care of it. Call the installer and have them come look at it.
Terra Gazelle
on Dec 28, 2013
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Definitely not sealed properly -- the water should be beading up, not absorbing. Get them back to fix it ASAP!
Laura McKenna
on Dec 28, 2013
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the stone mason tells me that if granite is correctly finished, the surface should repel water without artificial sealants. Me, I love my wood with it's forgiving surface and natural beauty. Granite for gravestones!
Waysouth
on Dec 29, 2013
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Pledge is the best sealer.
Jennifer Friddell
on Dec 29, 2013
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