When To Seal Granite Countertops

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When changing your kitchen with new countertops, you have many options when it comes to natural stones. Different kinds of granite come with different colors, patterns, and features, such as the stone’s solidity and quality.

Heavier granites (normally the darker ones) are so dense that they don’t need to be sealed. If a sealer is applied, it will be absorbed on the surface, resulting in a hazy build-up and a non-shiny look without any extra protection. Therefore, if you have gone for dark granite, sealing is not necessary.

On the other hand, some granite slabs have already been sealed during the manufacturing process. This makes them very long-lasting as the sealant penetrates the stone to a great depth and offers long-term protection. If the granite countertops in your kitchen are already sealed, you can anticipate them to remain in prime shape for around 10 to 15 years provided that you take good care of them.

However, if you are putting in new countertops, it is essential to make sure they are sealed before anything else is placed on (or near) them. If you fail to do so, it will be hard to get to and seal off the hidden edges and corners of the granite slabs. If you will be living in a new area and plan to preserve the existing granite countertops, it is suggested to have them sealed again by an expert.