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Want to know how to seal granite countertops?

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At The Countertop Factory, one of our specialties is sealing granite countertops.  We also come highly recommended for sealing other solid surface countertops such as marble countertops, limestone countertops, quartz countertops, Cambria countertops and Corian countertops!  The topic of granite vs quartz countertops is often the subject of debate at our customers, as they are our most popular countertop materials.  We have built more granite kitchens in North Carolina than anyone else, period!  The wide number of granite colors and granite countertop sealer available are part of the reason granite is so popular.  Our granite contractors will use the very best granite sealer available during countertop installation to ensure a long-lasting product!

We don’t only seal granite countertops!  We are brimming with countertop ideas for all types of homes.  We are proud of the fact that our inexpensive countertops are the very best countertops money can buy.  Be sure to call us today to speak with a countertop expert!

How Often Should I Seal My Countertops?

Sealing your granite or other hard stone countertops will ensure that they stay pristine for years to come. However your countertop seal can begin to break down over time or do to specific cleaning practices, therefore it is vital that you have your countertops resealed on a regular basis. Sealing your countertops protects your porous stones from damage due to spills or chemical breakdown. Some things that can deteriorate your sealer more quickly are cleaners or products that are naturally acidic or alkaline. Acidic products like citrus based cleaners or vinegar cleaners may break down a water or silicone based sealer more quickly than a pH neutral cleaner. Also how often you utilize these cleaners can help you determine how quickly your granite countertops needs resealing. Also it is important to make sure that if your stone is a high porous model that you get it sealed more often. To test your stone countertops see if water continually beads up on it, if the water no longer beads it is time to get your countertops resealed. Your countertops are an investment to your homes overall value help to maintain their beauty by getting them resealed on a regular basis. If your countertops are in need of a reseal don’t hesitate to contact the expert countertop contractors at The Countertop Factory.