Sealing is the single most important maintenance task for granite countertops. The right sealer fills the microscopic pores in natural stone, keeping liquids from soaking in and dulling the surface or leaving stains. Ask most fabricators how often to seal granite countertops and the answer is roughly once a year — but the honest answer…
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Quartz is engineered from crushed natural quartz and resin — non-porous, low maintenance. Quartzite is a quarried natural stone — harder, heat-resistant, and porous. Compare look, durability, sealing, cost, and care.
Read MoreOne of the most common questions from homeowners considering natural stone is deceptively simple: is granite porous? The answer is yes — and understanding what that really means (and does not mean) is the difference between a granite countertop that looks new for decades and one that dulls or stains in a few years. This…
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Pits in granite countertops: what causes them, whether they are a defect, and how to care for a pitted surface. A clear guide from Maranatha Granite, Birmingham AL.
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