Granite: the first choice of kitchen countertop

Of all the natural stones used for refurbishing the kitchen or home in yiwu, granite is by far the hardest and most durable material. This is the reason why it is the kitchen countertop of choice for many.

Sealing granite countertops is an annual practice to maintain and ensure the longevity of your granite kitchen counter top. One might argue that granite is a highly polished stone, but the fact of the matter is that it is still a porous material and those pores need to be kept sealed.

When sealing granite counter tops, the pores in the stone or the spaces between the crystals that make up the surface of the stone are filled with sealant with no trace of the sealant on the outer surface. This is different from sealing wooden floor or countertop surfaces, where a protective coat is added to the outside. Sealing granite counter tops helps resist stains and keep its shine. Often moisture or various liquids seep into these pores and stain the surface. Sealing them prevents this seepage and staining. However, a sealant does not protect the stone from physical damage.

Natural stone like granite must be allowed to breathe as well. Of course stones do not breathe like we do, so what does the last statement mean Granite is made up of many layers of crystals, and in order to maintain the integrity of the stone, these crystals need to interact with air and its components, particularly oxygen. Also, any water that has already seeped into the pores must be able to evaporate by moving through these spaces until it reaches the surface.