Do I Have to Seal My Granite Counters Again?

You just bought some granite countertops for the kitchen in your St Paul home. All sorts of tales have been told about granite countertops and their need to be resealed every so often or annually or who knows how often. So you begin to wonder. You have family, friends and neighbors who have granite countertops in their homes, you have asked so many of them whether they have theirs resealed or not. Mom says no, a best friend says yes. What should you do?

The great bulk of manufacturers of granite slabs seal their granite prior to them being fashioned into what they ultimately will be used for. One type of granite may be more porous than another type of granite. A general thought amongst proprietors in the industry is that sealing will not have to occur on a regular schedule. 

Indicators emerge when resealing is called for, however. Watch for the after effect of when you place a glass upon your granite countertop and a water ring is left behind. Another widely spotted reason to have your granite counters resealed is water beading—if it ceases or no longer happens—it is likely that a resealing is needed. These are the two easiest to spot tests that you can conduct to indicate whether there is a need for resealing.

Maintain and clean your granite counters often. Manage spills or staining occurrences right away. If a spill occurs—even if it is just water—sop it up immediately. Potential staining type spills or other such messes will help prevent some headache, money and difficulty down the road. 

Other things that may concern you regarding your granite counters needn’t. Granite is heat resistant, place any super-hot pan or pot just off of the stove and no damage is done. 

It all boils down to the type of granite you purchase—some types will never once require a resealing. Some will. Nonetheless, all of the fabricated granite from Minneapolis Granite is sealed during that very process, at the very least. 

Always remember the simple water test. If it beads, no worries. If beading no longer occurs, your granite counters need to be resealed—this being a sign that the water is being absorbed into the counters themselves. 

If you are looking for granite for your St Paul home, call Minneapolis Granite at 612-822-3135 or contact us for a Free Estimate.