No worries, we know just how to fix it. Before you get going on smoothing your countertops, there are a few things you need to complete the process. The list includes:. One of the main downsides to rough spots on granite countertops, beyond the appearance, is that they will accumulate bacteria.
This will contain the workspace to just the areas that need fixing. Be sure not to overfill — we want a smooth, even surface! Once it is dry, you can remove the masking tape and any extra filler that may remain on the sides. To smooth away the remaining filler, use a razor or x-acto knife. To get your surface smooth and flawless, polish it off with grit paper. The materials you choose for your smoothing process can vary based on the granite countertop you have.
In many cases, as long as you are sure to clean it first, this method will seal and hold for a smoother finish. So, what do we do then? Replace it. Granite is a highly popular countertop choice as it is incredibly strong — withstanding heat and everyday use for long-term durability. But after years of wear and tear, it can start to show its age. The pits are in effect tiny spaces between the various mineral crystals; they do not represent structural defects in the stone.
Occasionally whole crystals may break out of the surface during polishing, and various techniques are used to mimimise the frequency and effects of this. Pits and fissures form part of the unique characteristics of each natural stone, and do not impair the durability or beauty of the product. They are not especially associated with porosity or staining issues; Black Galaxy is particularly prone to pitting, for instance, but has very low stain risk. With both pitting and fissuring, visibility of the features depends very much on angle of view and of the incident lighting.
Many granite worktop owners have their worktops for many years and never even notice these elements of the surface appearance. In fact, it tends to be only in windowsills, which may well be viewed at a very low angle and with strong backlight, that they are visible at all.
The two highly magnified examples shown here are both taken at very shallow angles, with the light of a bright, cloudy sky as a background. This is not a very natural way to look at your worktops! I get that it is frustrating that the contractors, etc. This is normal for granite.
It is not because the "polish is wearing off". There is nothing "on" the granite to wear off. The polish is not something that is applied to the granite countertop. The polish is an integral part of the granite slab itself. The polish is created by grinding and smoothing the granite slab surface on huge machines. The shine may get duller over the years as the smooth shiny layer of the finish can get worn away, but we're talking like 20 years if then and not 5. Granite is so hard that wearing away the polished layer is rare.
Overuse of harsh chemicals or cleaners could accelerate that wear, though. Is this normal or just poor quality? They refuse to do anything about it and I paid for it before it was installed.
Well know home improvement store. So disapointed. Everything looks terrible in a closeup. Granite has pits, fissures, inclusions, crystal pop outs, and behaves exactly like something that Mother Nature would create. Yes I did pick the slab out. I did not notice the pits. And how do I know if it is the slab I picked out?
Need help selecting a granite counter top. Backsplash: 4 inch granite like counter top or tile?? I light maple kitchen cabinets, ubatuba granite counter top with two i. You know because they mark your name and fabricator on the edge with a permanent marker, and you watch them. Then you inspect it when it goes to the fabricator to make sure that it's yours.
Granite should not pit like that--it seems to be a defective stone. Man made surfaces are the most consistent in texture and we spend what we can afford. Wait till you make a pizza on this? I am very very sorry you have this problem in your nice kitchen. The colors are very nice, but I would worry about being able to keep it looking like it does now given the visual issues you have to deal with. If you want to be picky, you do it on the front end.
At the stone yard. Not after fabrication. Certainly not after having signed off on the install. And you need to have realistic expectations at the stone yard too. Not all granites are alike. Evidently, the stone that the OP chose has a lot of mica in it. You can see it in the photos. My granite does not have mica, and has no pits, no fissures, and is smooth as glass.
Unfortunately, when you buy granite at a home improvement store rather than a stoneyard, and use the home improvement store to fabricate, rather than a fabricator you hire directly, you will not get the advice about the stone that you should have. A friend of mine chose Alaska White granite. It is absolutely a show stopper. However, the slab they chose, their fabricator turned it down when he went to pick it up.
He said it had fissures from all the mica, and he wouldn't guarantee its final appearance. Back to the stoneyard they went. They chose a different Alaska White slab and it had no fissures. Two years later, it is still gorgeous, and carefree to boot. Their counter has a few minor pits, maybe 3 in the whole thing.
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