What can be done to fix dull black granite countertops?

[Anonymous]

I hate the black granite the previous owners put in the kitchen, but I'm stuck with them for now.

They never look shiny---they look dull---like there's a weird film on them.

Tips?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I hate the black granite the previous owners put in the kitchen, but I'm stuck with them for now.

They never look shiny---they look dull---like there's a weird film on them.

Tips?

What have you already tried? I have black granite counter tops as well, and a quick wipe down with a bleach wipe has them shining. Using a sponge, leaves a dull look. I always thought that was just because the sponge had already been used on dirty plates or whatnot. Now you have me thinking any sponge may have that affect.

Try a bleach wipe.

[Anonymous]

You can try resealing them yourself and if that doesn't work, have a granite shop come in and polish them.

[Anonymous]

Does a granite shop's services produce good results?

[Anonymous]

Sealer could be etched. Deep clean then reseal with Trewax stone sealer (or similar). If that does not work, they will need professional re-polishing (grinding).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hate the black granite the previous owners put in the kitchen, but I'm stuck with them for now.

They never look shiny---they look dull---like there's a weird film on them.

Tips?

What have you already tried? I have black granite counter tops as well, and a quick wipe down with a bleach wipe has them shining. Using a sponge, leaves a dull look. I always thought that was just because the sponge had already been used on dirty plates or whatnot. Now you have me thinking any sponge may have that affect.

Try a bleach wipe.

Don't use bleach wipes on granite!! It can damage the sealer.

[Anonymous]

Are you sure they're not honed to begin with? That would explain why they look dull.........

[Anonymous]

They need resealed every few years

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are you sure they're not honed to begin with? That would explain why they look dull.........

That's my thought too. We have honed black granite now - replaced shiny black granite. I much prefer it to the shiny. But even the honed granite needs to be resealed periodically.