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Granite countertops are among the most stunning and durable surfaces you can have in your home. Whether you’re admiring their natural beauty in the kitchen or enjoying the elegance in a bathroom, granite adds instant value and visual appeal. But like any investment, it deserves proper care, and knowing how to service your granite the right way can save you time, money, and headaches in the long run.
At Rose Restoration, we offer three granite servicing options to meet your specific needs. Below, we’ll walk you through what they are, how they differ, and why regular maintenance is the best thing you can do for your countertops.
Why Granite Is Special
Granite is a dense, natural stone that stands up well to daily wear and tear. Compared to marble, it’s more resistant to scratching, etching, and staining. However, it’s not completely invincible. Over time, oils, liquids, and general usage can wear down its protective layer, making it more vulnerable.
The good news? With the right care, granite can maintain its strength and luster for decades.
Option 1: Clean & Seal $
This basic cleaning service is specifically designed to remove dirt, debris, and old sealers from the stone surface. It does not address etching or scratches. The process is completed with the application of a new sealer, enhancing the stone’s protection, and makes it easier to clean.
Option 2: Clean, Polish, & Seal $$
This service encompasses the same cleaning as option 1, however for more dull surfaces we include a high shine powder polishing to improve the stones luster. The process is then finalized with the application of a fresh sealer. This option is frequently chosen to give a full makeover to regular beaten-on old granite, achieved uniformity.
Option 3: Clean, Hone, Polish, & Seal $$$
This covers all the bases in the event that you need it. Cleaning, honing, high polish, and sealing. The honing completely evens out the stone with corrective deep grinding in the event of pitting, etching, and scratches. The polishing brings up the gloss level, and the sealant protects it. This achieves the highest restoration with the most uniform, glossy finish.
If you ALREADY have honed granite (95% of people don’t) then see our upcoming Blog on what to do with Honed granite. Essentially, you will just not need to polish it.
Fun Facts About Granite:
Granite isn’t just a stylish kitchen trend, it’s been impressing people for millennia.
🏛️ Ancient Egyptians loved it.
The Pharaohs used granite to build monuments, including parts of the pyramids and obelisks. It was prized for its durability and beauty, even Cleopatra had some in her palace!🗿 It helped shape empires.
The Romans used granite for roads, columns, and public buildings. Some of these structures still stand today, proof that granite literally stands the test of time.⛰️ It forms deep within the Earth.
Granite takes millions of years to form, slowly crystallizing from magma beneath the Earth’s surface. Every slab you see is a geological time capsule.🌎 It’s everywhere but not all the same.
Granite is found all over the world from Brazil to India to right here in the U.S. Each region produces different colors and patterns, making your countertop a one-of-a-kind piece of natural art.🔨 It was once considered too tough to use.
Before modern tools, granite was so hard that ancient builders used heat and water to fracture it. Now we have diamond-tipped tools… and countertops.
FAQ’s
- Clean & seal is a basic maintenance scope that if maintained every 18-24 months will likely not require polish.
- Powder polishing achieves a higher shine than regular polishing.
- Adding honing improves uniformity and major scratch removal but increases labor intensity, days worked on, and price.
- Hone, polish, & seal provides the most complete restoration result but only select this option if you need it, to save us labor, and you money.
More Questions?
With over 40 years’ experience we can work together to create a care plan
that protects the investments you have made in your home. Please contact us if you have additional questions about your stone care needs.
contact@roserestoration.com 703-327-7676
