Sealing Granite – How Often?
Home Maintenance – Sealing Stone Countertops When you purchase a home with Natural Stone countertops, or remodel and choose Natural Stone, the first logical question is… “How often should I Seal my Stone?” The Answer is….IT DEPENDS …It Depends on How Porous your Stone Is! As pointed out by Lexi Klinkenberg of Redfin in her…
What is Better…Granite or Quartz Countertops?
The Great Debate – Natural Stone or Quartz? Natural Stone including this beautiful Honey Onyx are very hard to mimic with Quartz or Porcelain surfaces, and yet many are afraid to use Natural Stone because of the myth that, “It’s Hard to Take Care Of”…. Lets examine this further (see Four Reasons to Chose Natural…
Holiday Entertaining – And Wine Spills on Granite or Marble Counters
With the Holiday Season fast approaching, you may be concerned about how to protect your natural stone surfaces from the inevitable spills that occur during festive gatherings. Well, with just a a few professional stone care products, you can rest assured that your beautiful natural stone won’t be permanently damaged. The key is proper treatment…
Love Your Granite Countertops ~ Valentines Day Special Discount
VALENTINE SPECIAL Pamper your favorite Granite, Marble, and all Natural Stone Surfaces with Professional Grade Cleaners and Sealers fromHMK Stone Care. Use DISCOUNT CODE: 17VALHMKat checkout for 15% off. ($17.00 minimum purchase)offer good through 2/14/2017 https://stonecareonline.com/
What is an Oleophobic Stone Sealer?
Wikipedia “Oleophobic” (from the Latin oleum “oil”, Greek ελαιοφοβικό eleophobico from έλαιο eleo “oil” and φόβος phobos “fear”) refers to the physical property of a molecule that is repelled from oil. When it comes to Granite and Marble countertops and other decorative surfaces, oil is the worst enemy. Even though many granite slabs are Resin Impregnated, oil can still penetrate. Take a look at the picture here. Both pieces were…
This is why Granite is better that Concrete Counters
Here is a good example of why Granite is a better choice for Countertops This image is of a commercial bathroom countertop in a local restroom. It is not too difficult to see that someone made a poor choice for countertops particularly in a commercial high use setting. Not only is this countertop unsightly, it…
Proper Application Techniques for Sealing Granite and Marble
Using the proper technique will insure you get the protection you are looking for. (Stone Impregnators) Some blogs or websites suggest using a rag to “wipe” on the sealer. This does NOT give you an adequate application of impregnator. Top chemical engineers have recommended that you “flood” the stone evenly using a paint brush to…
The Most Important Thing for New Granite Countertops – PROTECTION!
Protect Your Investment – Use Professional Grade Impregnating Sealers By Torin Dixon Ok, you just had beautiful granite or marble countertops installed, or you just bought a house with stone countertops. Make the best decision before you start using your new counters, PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT by treating your counters with a Professional Grade product. HMK…
How Effective are Water Based Stone Sealers?
How Effective are Water Based Sealers on Resin Sealed Granite? By Torin Dixon We receive numerous calls from customers who have used Water Based Stone Sealers, and who now have stains in their Granite Countertops. Why they ask, did my granite stain, when I just sealed it two, three, up to six times? This is…
Sealing Granite – How Often?
September 15, 2020