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Sometimes hard water will evaporate after soaking in, leaving the minerals behind, looks like a stain. And some blacks can etch with different pH level liquids or foods. Oil can sometimes soak in as well. And the UV in sunlight can lighten some stones.
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What is granite used for?
Granite Uses:landscapingroad baseconcrete aggregatefillstone facingsmonumentscountertopswall tilesculpturefloor tilerock climbing activities
Why does water cause a black stain in wood?
The stain could be caused by mold. The wood should be pressure washed and treated with a sealer. Another type of black stain in timber is caused by iron oxide. When the moisture in the timber has caused the iron in any fixings, such as nails, to rust and form ferric oxide. This is black, and this travels through the moisture in the timber causing patches of black staining.
What material is the most earthquake resistant?
Granite
What color is a roseta stone?
The Rosetta Stone is an ancient Egyptian stele, or slab, engraved with a decree by King Ptolemy V. It was found in 1799 by a French soldier. It is made of black granite, so it is black in color.
Where does van gogh granite come from?
It is a kind of granite found in Brazil.
Will blue painters tape damage granite?
Yes. If you leave it on the granite for more than a day or two it will. Now have a brown countertop with a one inch light blue stain on it.
Muriatic acid put a white stain on your black granite sink and you need to know how to get it out?
If muriatic acid has stained black granite, the color of the granite has been removed. This not a stain, it bleached the granite. There is no way to get it out other than to recolor it.
Does chopping directly over granite countertop will harm it?
Granite is one of the toughest stones in the world and will not be affected by knives. After cutting directly on my granite countertop, I have experienced that my knives get dull after a few uses only. So cutting directly over a granite countertop will not affect the countertop material but it will affect the sharpness of your knife. I have installed granite countertop in my kitchen with the help of pros at countertopshop.net and mostly I avoid chopping things directly over the countertop. My granite kitchen countertop was installed around 4 years ago and still, it looks like a new one. Cheers!!
What exactly is a granite countertop?
Granite countertop is a type countertop available in home stores. They are usually made out of diamond hard material with a smooth and shiny surface. It's usually the ideal type of countertop used to be installed in the kitchen.
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How durable is a Corian countertop?
Corian is a durable countertop. Also durable is granite and marble.
Can I repair my cracked granite countertop?
Yes, you can repair your cracked granite countertop. You can read more information and the step by step guide at www.elegantstoneproducts.com/faq.asp
Oil splled on granite counter turned black cant remove?
A poltice can be used on some stones. Search for granite poltice online. Be sure and try it on a scrap section of your countertop before attempting, no use in making things worse. A granite countertop has to be kept very clean, allow no spills to set at all.
Caring for your Granite Countertops?
The most important tip for maintaining a granite counter top is to protect the surface. Spills can penetrate and stain the granite. You should thoroughly dry the surface as soon as possible. For regular cleanings, you�ll need a stone cleaner, soft cloth or sponge. Dish soap can leave a residue that dulls the shine of the countertop. Remember to use hot pads and coasters. Although granite is durable, it can crack from sudden intense heat. Coasters will protect the countertop from nicks and scratches. Repairing or replacing a countertop is expensive. Preventing mishaps will save you money.
Would granite or wood be best for a kitchen countertop?
Bamboo certainly is enjoying increased popularity as a kitchen countertop material, however there are still valid reasons to prefer granite over bamboo. First, a bamboo countertop must be properly sealed to provide protection from water damage. Second, a bamboo countertop does not provide protection against scratches and knife marks as well as granite. As for cost, high-grade bamboo countertops can be similar in price to granite.
Can a granite countertop be moved after being glued together in the installation process?
is there a thin granite that can be installed over granite I don't like?
How do you fit a sink to the granite?
Granite countertop makers use a template provided with the sink as a guide for the cutout.
