How To Seal Stone Worktops
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We all know that stone countertops like marble and granite add a touch of class to any kitchen. What’s even better is that you can keep your stone countertop looking immaculate for years to come, without barley batting an eyelid.
Stone is one of the simplest surfaces to clean, but from time to time, stone worktops do need to be sealed, Don't worry though, this is a far easier process than what you might think, not to mention the fact that you only need to seal your stone countertops once every one or two years. You can find out how to seal your stone countertop below.
Before we go any further, it is vital to remember that some surfaces do NOT need sealer. For example, the composition of Quartz countertops is mostly a pigmented binding agent that holds together the small pieces of natural quartz. Both the quartz and the polymer resin that binds the product are solid and are not porous.
Thoroughly clean the stone of any dirt, grease, food or grime
Dry with a paper towel
Apply sealer to stone by directly pouring small puddles on the stone surface
Spread sealer around in a nice even coat using a paint edger pad, which can be found at any hardware store
Let the sealer dwell on the surface for about 5-10 minutes, more so for porous stones. This is the time when the sealer is actually doing work and penetrating into the stone.
Wipe dry with a clean cloth before the sealer has the chance to dry on the surface.
Every stone has a different absorption rate, so trial and error on a small section might be needed.
If you let your sealer dry on the surface, a hazy mess will cover the stone surface. While it is removable, it takes lots of elbow grease with a clean towel to do it. A trick to removing sealer haze is to apply a little bit of sealer and immediately wipe off and completely dry the hazy section with a clean cloth. Make sure you do it one small section at a time though, as you don’t want it to dry up again.
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