Sealing method analysis of natural stone
Feb 20, 2021
Natural stone has a certain degree of pore, which requires stone sealing.Granite is the densest and needs to be resealed every 2-4 years.It is recommended to use a non-acidic cleaner.Ammonia and bleach, for example, although harmless to granite, can break the seal more quickly.Stone pH neutral cleaners found in grocery stores and home improvement stores work well.
Calcareous stones (marble, travertine, and onyx) are not as dense as granite and require special care.Because of its chemical composition, acidic detergents, food and drink can erode its surface.Etching can make the original luster of the stone surface become dim.But don't worry, almost all natural stones can be restored and returned to their natural state.Natural stone should be sealed from time to time with a stone sealant.
When should it be sealed?All it takes is a simple test.
Fill a glass of ice water and place it on the stone counter.After a period of time until the ice water condensed into water, with a cloth to dry the table, if the stone table is not discolored indicates that the condition is good.If the glass has a dark ring on the counter, it means the stone sealant has failed and it is time to reseal.The test is simple.
Natural stone and engineering stone are the most ideal work surface products in the market.Be sure to keep your stone countertops free of dust and sand.The nature of sand is granite, and granite rubs against each other.Do not place heavy items such as boxes on the counter, and do not drag them on the counter.If there is sand between the box and the countertop, it will scrape.Scratching is a waste of money and very inconvenient when it happens.
Granite and engineering stone are heat resistant and can be placed directly on the surface of a hot pan without scald or discoloration.This is unavoidable on the surface of other solid materials.
