Choosing From A Range Of Sealers For Marble And Granite Countertops

Since marble and granite are natural stones they tend to get stained easily. However, this can be easily prevented by the use of sealants.

There are a number of sealants that individuals can use for the marble and granite countertops. Individuals should check with their manufacturers to find the one's most suitable for their marble and granite countertop.

Some granite manufacturers tend to recommend the use of synthetic oils to form a protective coating on the surface of the granite countertop. However, synthetic oils tend to leach from surfaces and migrate and therefore are only of limited use.

Most granite manufacturers tend to wax the granite countertop before they are fabricated and installed in a kitchen. The waxes used on the countertops can be natural or synthetic and usually include Carnuaba, paraffin, montan and beeswax. Waxing the surface of marble and granite countertops keeps the surface free from stains for a few years. However, the wax coating does have a tendency to wear off and therefore needs to be reapplied every few years.

Water based siliconates are often recommended for use on light colored kitchen countertops. Siliconates are inexpensive.

There are a number of sealants that can be used to protect the surface of marble and granite countertops. Individuals need to speak to the countertop manufacturers to find the sealant that is right for their countertop.

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