Granite countertops are more than just a beautiful and functional addition to your kitchen they re an investment.
Car compound on kitchen granite.
Then take a dry soft cloth and thoroughly dry the countertops.
Obviously you try and keep your counters clean at all times but before you begin polishing your granite countertops you need to make certain that any sticky film or stubborn crumbs have been cleared out use a granite cleaner and a soft sponge or cloth to clean the surface.
Repairing granite countertop scratches requires caution but it can save thousands of dollars compared to the cost of replacement.
Thus it s best to treat silestone like granite by using cleaning and maintenance products made for granite and marble.
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Because granite is so durable it can continue to hold its value for years to come if it s properly cared for.
Scratches scuffs and unsightly abrasions can happen with normal use even when people are being careful so this is a fairly common problem.
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As the theory goes if you wax your kitchen appliances you ll have a long lasting shine and more.
If using it dry choose a buff polishing pad to work the polish over the surface of the granite in a steady circular pattern.
Apply an automotive rubbing compound such as flitz to dull areas.
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Polish should not be applied to granite floor tiles that get a fair amount of foot traffic particularly in spaces such as the kitchen and bathrooms where there may be a higher risk of slipping and falling.
I just asked my friend who is a stone mason and polishes granite from its raw state for kitchen bench tops and he said not to use car polish or any abrasive cleaners at all.
Making floors too slippery.
Silestone and all other brands of quartz countertops are composed mostly of quartz which is natural stone.
It comes in a wide variety of colors and may be installed using large thick stone pieces cut and polished by a professional stone company or it may be installed by a homeowner using either precut tops or tiles.
Polishing granite can be accomplished on a do it yourself basis as long as the following mistakes are avoided.
Also called stone polishing compound powder offers a quick and easy way to put a fresh gleam on granite while removing minor scratches and stains.
He said granite benchtops are sealed using a special sealant after the polishing stage and before installation.