Resurfacing a granite countertop
Resurfacing is a process any person can do. But, of course, one has to learn how to do it well. The usual “do it yourself” approach sold by many can be dangerous in terms of physical, practical, and economic results.
Granite is a very beautiful and durable material for countertops. However, it is porous and absorbs everything used on it over the course of the years, including water, oils, sauces, detergents, etc, even if the countertop has been sealed. Sanding the countertop is a common way to resurface it and make it look brand new, but there are other products used for resurfacing, such as scrubbing compounds, crystallized, and sealers. These products can be found in the resurfacing and resealing kits currently available in the market.
For cleaning your granite countertop, a paste made with a mixture of acetone and baking soda (in equal parts) can be applied on the spots of the granite and left to act during a day. After that lapse, it must be removed by rinsing the countertop with abundant water.
The nicks and chips wear and tear bring to the countertop can be treated with epoxy and the resulting protruding points can be flattened with 400 grit paper. That part sounds, and is, relatively easy.
The process of resurfacing in general consists of cleaning, applying the scrubbing compound, spraying the crystallizer, and, finally, applying the sealer. When people buy resurfacing kits to do it at home, the instructions and specific conditions must be kept in mind to get the best result possible. but if you want to get really great results, take no chances and call a professional. Every countertop needs a treatment according to its time of use and its color, the light in the kitchen ,and the wear produced by its daily use. The process of resurfacing, professionally made, is cost-effective and its results are fully guaranteed. Contact the experts, SURFACE DESIGNERS.
