Natural Stone Care
While Classic Granite & More LLC has the knowledge and experience to execute your stone design ideas, certain expectations should be acknowledged about the characteristics of natural stone materials.
Natural stone products will exhibit features and traits that are not considered defects such as variation in the surface finish, pattern, and thickness. Pits, fissures and other textures may or may not be present throughout your chosen slab materials.
It is highly recommended to hand-select the material to be used in your project. While Classic Granite & More LLC strives to create the highest quality product we are capable of, we will not be held liable for naturally occurring phenomena like previously mentioned.
Natural stone products will exhibit features and traits that are not considered defects such as variation in the surface finish, pattern, and thickness. Pits, fissures and other textures may or may not be present throughout your chosen slab materials.
It is highly recommended to hand-select the material to be used in your project. While Classic Granite & More LLC strives to create the highest quality product we are capable of, we will not be held liable for naturally occurring phenomena like previously mentioned.
Proper care and maintenance will help ensure a lifetime of performance for your stone surfaces. It is highly recommended to perform any cutting or chopping on a cutting board. Always use hot pads and trivets to protect both the cookware and stone from any potential damages.
Use stools and step laters to get to your higher elevations. We do Not recommend ever putting a person's full body weight on any stone countertops as this can damage the stone and/or seams in your stone.
Daily Cleaning
For daily cleaning, use mild soap with warm water and a soft rag. Do not use cleaners that contain abrasives such as Comet, or scouring pads. Spills and splatters should be cleaned as soon as possible to prevent any potential staining.
Maintanence
Natural stone is considered a porous material. In order to help fight and prevent staining, it is recommended to reseal your natural stone surfaces annually. This is a service that Classic Granite & More LLC can provide, but professional expertise isn’t required. Sealants do not make the stone etch-proof or stain-proof, but rather extend the timeframe before staining may occur, allowing additional time to clean any spills or splatters. Most sealants have a distinct odor that you may find unpleasant. Always follow manufacturers' directions on the container.
Sealing Your Natural Stone
The two main categories of sealants are Impregnators and Enhancers. These can be found either online or at most hardware or home improvement stores.
How to tell if my natural stone needs re-sealing?
The Water Test: Ring out a wet paper towel on your clean countertops.
*If the water beads up, like your car when coming out of a carwash, then you do NOT need to reseal at that time.
*If the water does not bead up, your countertops could use a re-seal.
*We also recommend doing this water test on several areas of your countertop.
Impregnator Sealant
Impregnator sealants will temporarily darken your stone surface as it soaks in but once the process is complete and the stone has been able to dry, it should return to the normal color.
Enhancer Sealants
Enhancer sealants will permanently change the stone to look “wet” making the colors of the stone more vivid. This is not recommended for white and light-colored stones.