Well some granite countertop slabs will take a polish better and look shinier than others but if your granite is polished it should be at least a little shiny.
Why do my new granite countertops look dull.
Cory i have bianco antico granite counters in my kitchen.
Keep in mind polishing comes after sealing and not the other way around.
It is recently new 4 months since installation.
We can help you with all of your installation and maintenance needs such as sealing a granite surface.
I have an inset stainless steel sink and the edge of the granite where it is cut for the sink is rather dull and almost looks discolored.
I tried using a polish but i feel they still look the same.
This can cause the granite to look dirty and dull.
The porous granite soaks colors and dyes often resulting in stains after lots of use or exposure to some fluids or objects such as oil based cosmetics food colored drinks and metal objects.
When they haven t been polished in a while they may look as if a cloudy film has formed but this may just be a case of a dull appearance.
We had our white quartz countertops installed about a month or two ago and we noticed a ring on the top of the counters that was dull.
Sealing granite is not anything you should do on your own.
Not knowing what it was i looked up online and read th.
Start by determining the source of the stain.
Anonymous my new house granite countertop is exactly what was described.
It s easy to get used to the nice and glossy look of honed granite surfaces.
I tried what the distributor told me to buy rejuvenate and of course it didn t make any difference.
Granite countertops can add a sleek elegance to any kitchen and because they re highly durable they don t require much maintenance.
Do not use commercial cleaners on it as this will dry out the surface creating a dull cloudy appearance.
Your granite needs moisture to remain glossy.
What can i do or who can i hire to make it shine.
I want my counter top to shine like my other friends counter in their kitchens.
Over time however.
Many cases of granite discolorations are simple stains that are easy to remove.
Dullness around sink edge by.
Applying a new sealer can make it look brand new again.
I am so disappointed because my last house was half the price we paid and i never worried about water stains the blotchy appearance etc.
If you suspect your surface needs to be re sealed call granite unlimited inc.
My husband said they needed to be buffed but i wanted to consult first with an expert and see if he is doing the right thing.
There are products on the market made for this purpose but they are rather pricey a better alternative is wd 40 it has a base of fish oil and will restore your shine.