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Granite is known to be one of the strongest, most durable, and most beautiful natural building materials used throughout history. However, there are some common myths about granite that would oppose those facts. Take a moment to learn more about granite countertops, and how they will shine in your kitchen or bathroom.
MYTH: Granite is absorbent
FACT: Granite is quite impervious to water, and is less absorbent than many solid surface products, including some plastics.
MYTH: Granite stains easily
FACT: Your Granite countertop will resist stains. Spilled liquids will not stain if wiped up within a few minutes. If a liquid does leave a darker coloured spot, it should evaporate within minutes. Oils and other liquids that do not evaporate can stain if left to soak.
MYTH: All stains are permanent
FACT: Many stains will evaporate in time. Even liquids that cannot evaporate, such as oils, can be removed using a paste or poultice that will draw out the liquid.
MYTH: Granite will lose its shine in the years to come
FACT: Unlike some marble, your counter will shine like new for years to come. Granite is highly scratch resistant.
MYTH: Granite is a lot of work
FACT: Some granite never needs to be sealed. If yours does, we can provide you with an easy to use sealant. The sealer will need to be reapplied every 3-5 years, or once a year on heavily used counters. Sealing is a very quick and simple process.
If any of your questions were not answered, or if you would like more details, please contact us at courtney@blackpearlgranite.com, or 604-504-3111.
Sealing Your Counters
Many stone fabricators are now offering a life-time warranty on the sealant they apply to your countertops. Other say you never need to seal your countertops. What should you do? Stone experts weigh in on this issue at this link:
http://www.findstone.com/seal.htm
You can also see a forum which discusses some specific products that offer a lifetime seal here: http://forums.findstone.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1946
The author Maurizio is a granite expert, who under the Q&A is one of the paid advisors.
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