Get the Shine Back on Your Natural Stone Surfaces

                            

You thought your granite countertop is almost indestructible, but some years after installation you observe that it has lost its shine and sheen. What could be the possible cause?

Granite countertops are very robust and are not easily damaged due to breakage or scratches. However, they are vulnerable to etching and dulling (chemical damage). Now, the question is how to get back the original beauty of the granite countertop when you purchased it.

How to fix your damaged granite countertop

Sometimes, build-up of soap film due to regular use of dish soap or other soap-based cleaners might have caused the dullness. Using a quality soap film remover as advised by stone restoration specialists will do the trick.

Hard water, which has high mineral content, can also be the villain causing a dulling build up on stone countertops. Try a combination of soap build up plus mineral deposit removers that can effectively address dullness due to both problems.

The necessity for resealing

Natural stone countertops are to be sealed to protect them from daily wear and tear. Just sealing the countertops during installation will not give lifelong protection. They need to be resealed every year or two depending on the amount of use.

Your dull countertop will regain its natural looks after a reseal by stone restoration specialists like The Marble Man. They will advise which type of sealer to be used for your particular stone out of the several varieties of sealers available in the market.

If you’ve tried everything else and you still have dull granite countertops, The Marble Man suggests opting for Resurfacing. Remember that the shine on your countertops comes from the finish on the stone itself. If the finish is damaged, no amount of cleaning, buffing, and polishing can get it back. It will need to be resurfaced.

Resealing and resurfacing are sophisticated stone restoration procedures which are to be done by a professional stone care specialist. For more information, visit The Marble Man website or call a stone restorer now on 1300 627 626. They Polish, Repair and Seal All Marble & Stone Surfaces and currently service: Gold Coast | Brisbane | Sunshine Coast | Northern NSW | Toowoomba | Sydney | Canberra.