Very carefully. Granite is such a wide variety of stones, it is impossible to tell what cleaning product will damage a particular stone. Try any product on a scrap of the same type before using.
Cut it off with the blade of a disposable craft knife held almost parallel to the counter. Remove remains with acetone or lacquer thinner.
Sometimes the calcium (from hard water) has soaked into the granite, so the stain is not on the surface. Try a razor blade first, then look for the hard water cleaning procucts, but test them on a granite scrap from that countertop first!
Your kitchen needs beautiful, quality counter tops if you going to fully enjoy the cooking experience. Nothing can compare to the beauty, durability, and usefulness of a granite counter top. A granite counter top is also a great improvement for any bathroom large or small. No matter what room in your home needs new counter tops, granite counter tops are the best choice for the job. If you’re interested in installing new granite counter tops, but are afraid they won’t fit in your budget, here are a few simple tips to help you find more affordable granite for your counter tops. First, start off your search for granite online. Check out some of the many granite discounters that can be found in a simple search. Some only offer rough cut granite, but with some further searching you will be able to find a wide variety of companies offered fully finished a granite counter top on a steep discount. The shipping charges will be fairly high, as granite is very heavy and hard to ship, but if you find a company offering a good enough discount the purchase with the price of the shipping will still be less expensive than buying a counter top from a traditional retailer. Second, check for local refurbished interior design warehouses. These companies sell all kinds of interior furnishings, including cabinets and counter tops. Their prices are a great discount over a large retailer because they gather their stock from store closings, over stocked merchandise, and other unwanted furnishings. These stores usually carry beautiful and high quality counter tops, including granite counter tops, at low prices. The only downside to this option is the selection, which is usually limited and may change weekly. If you only need a very small section of granite counter top, such as in a bathroom with a single wash basin, look for a basin with a built in counter top. Even a small retailer can offer a good price on a combination like this, and it will make installation a lot easier as well. The section of counter top is already perfectly sized for the basin, and many of these even have the counter top and basin attached already.
A 30" Barstool footrest height should be (+-) 9" off the finished floor.
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Granite has no cleavage, it breaks off in crystals.
It will hold up the human body if it is placed on it. Technically, the effect will be that it will hold the body off the subflooring and floor joists.
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Get magic eraser and rub on floor until gone. If you get permanent marker on granite, get nail polish remover and rub until gone. If you get permanent marker on your skin, get a magic eraser and rub.
Turn counter clockwise to remove.Turn counter clockwise to remove.
Just did one. Used Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to get rid of hard water build up and then cleaner restorer for real granite counter tops. There are several types available. Just sprayed in on and wiped it off. Looks almost new.
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