Reply to is granite really "over"?

Forum Index » Real Estate

Reply to "is granite really "over"?"

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Granite is not bullet-proof, nor is it maintenance-free.  Not sure where people are getting that idea?  As a porous material, it can harbor bacteria.  As a result, it should be sealed annually, although many people don't realize this and skimp on the upkeep.  It also can stain.  Even with sealing, the surface is only stain-resistant--not stain-proof.  You’ll still need to quickly clean up any spills like coffee or wine.  Materials like quartz and soapstone are non-porous and much better in this regard.

See here for some examples of what can happen:

[url]http://www.finishing.com/113/03.shtml[/url][/quote]

I've had granite for more than 15 years in two different homes.  Never sealed  after first time. Lenny of juice and coffee spills, no stains.[/quote]

Sounds like grease is the big item to watch out for.  The bacteria thing is kind of concerning too.  Personally, I'd rather not have to worry about raw chicken juice absorbing into my counters.[/quote]

The bacteria thing is a myth, check out this study, granite actually has the greatest reduction of bacteria when cleaning
http://ourlivingspace.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-resistant-is-your-countertop-to.html[/quote]

Options

	Disable HTML in this message
	Disable BB Code in this message
	Disable smilies in this message

Review message

Search Recent Topics Hottest Topics