With proper care, your natural stone or solid surface product should last you a lifetime. These Frequently Asked Questions will give you some handy hints to help you protect your important investment.

Q. How do I care for my granite countertop?

For everyday use, wipe your countertop with a wet washcloth just as you would a laminate countertop. Use a microfiber cloth to dust off countertop surfaces. Once a week wipe down with a damp cloth and a stone cleaner formulated with a neutral pH. All natural s ... CONTINUE READING
 

Q. Does granite scratch easily? Can I cut directly on my granite top?

In order to scratch granite you would need to use something as hard as it is or harder. While cutting on your granite top won’t scratch the surface, it will dull your knife. Because of this we recommend always using a cutting board. Scratches can be repa ... CONTINUE READING
 

Q. What do I do if my countertop chips?

Most chips are repairable in a granite countertop. If you happen to get a chip, save the pieces and call us for a service call. Our service technician will come out and repair the chipped area using the granite pieces you saved. Usually after the repair is com ... CONTINUE READING
 

Q. I hear granite stains easily. Is this true?

The key is to make sure your granite countertops are always properly sealed. The sealer will not make the countertops stain proof; it will just give you more time to get the spill cleaned up. If you wipe up the spills as soon as they happen, you shouldn’ ... CONTINUE READING
 

Q. How often do I need to seal my granite top?

Granite comes pre-sealed and it needs to be sealed once per year, or as needed. Before you can apply the sealer you need to clean your countertops with denatured alcohol. Use a clean, soft cloth to apply a generous coat of the sealer. Allow this to penetrate t ... CONTINUE READING
 

Q. What is the best counter material to reduce contamination?

If you are concerned about bacterial contamination of your kitchen countertop, stainless steel and granite are the way to go. That’s what a recent study shows by the Hospitality Institute of Technology and Management, a St. Paul, Minnesota-based organiza ... CONTINUE READING