Appreciatively in Hurst, TX
Rhonda

To: Rhonda

Subject: How to remove granite stains and discoloration? 10/0508

Please read my 10/06/08 Post: How To Remove Stains And Discoloration From Granite; I trust the info will help you completely.

Subject: Discoloration of your honed black granite island

The quickest and most economical remedy I would suggest would be to first clean the damaged area with a solution of 1-part NeutraClean For Granite concentrate mixed with 2-parts water applied with one of our Ultimate Polishing Pads; after the area is dry, and if the discoloration is much improved, apply a generous amount of our Granite Guard Protector SB to the entire island; let the granite sealer penetrate for one hour; then, apply a very small amount of granite sealer to an area no larger than 2 square feet and buff off all the residue with paper towels before you proceed to another 2 square foot area to continue the same process.

If after cleaning with NeutraClean For Granite, there is no change in the discoloration, apply to the discolored area, black paint colorant mixed with lacquer thinner to a soupy consistency, you can use a paint brush or a paper towel to apply the black colorant. You can find the paint colorant at a paint store and you only need a small amount (1 or 2 ounces). After the black paint colorant is absorbed into the granite, it takes about a minute, seal the granite as discussed in the preceding paragraph.

Your granite island dilemma is quite unusual, I don’t recommend a sanding process at this time, because it could create another discoloration problem for you and would be much more expensive to fix.

I have had a honed black granite island for almost ten years and have had no problems with any food or anything until yesterday, when I sprayed it with clorox clean-up to disenfect it. I didn’t give it a second thought as it has been so indestructable! Well, I just noticed several areas where it has discolored the granite and I’m wondering what I can do at this point. Would a polish help or possibly sanding? It’s already honed and it is absolute black in color. Thanks for any advice you can give me.

Lynette

To: Bob Fabbri

Subject: “Understanding Your Granite” - Granite Sealers

For legal reasons, I can not discuss with you, our competitors’ products by name. Generally speaking, and for the most part, granite sealers that come with a lifetime warranty, buyer beware: their chemistry does not allow the granite surface to breath, which will have a detrimental effect over time with the granites’ color, clarity, and gloss; secondly, these granite sealers change the granite’s appearance (giving the granite an artificial look).

Being pragmatic and using common sense, how does the consumer get relief, compensation from the granite sealer’s manufacturer, when the granite’s surface is damaged or the granite’s surface aesthetics changes.
Most likely, the granite sealer’s manufacturer will claim that the consumer abused or was negligent in causing the granite to become damaged or look different after sealing the granite. Typical warranty compensation is capped at the original cost of the granite sealer and nothing more. The typical cost of granite counter tops in a kitchen is $4000.00.

In conclusion, do your research and ask questions before purchasing a granite sealer. Our granite maintenance products are unsurpassed for ease of use, effectiveness, and economy.