How do you update granite countertops without replacing them?

• <div><p>You can’t change the color of the stone, but you can update granite countertops without replacing them by painting them. Because granite is a porous material, you’ll want to seal them first before painting them so that the paint doesn’t hurt the surface. This is important because you don’t want to devalue your counters by damaging the original surface; even if you don’t like the color now, you or a new homeowner may want to remove the paint someday and return them to their original color. You can also cover them with </p></div>

What happens to granite if you don’t seal it?

• <div><p>Unsealed granite is more susceptible to staining and other damage. Regularly sealing your granite countertops decreases the chances you’ll need to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/can-i-repair-damaged-countertop.htm">repair damaged countertops</a> in the future. It also keeps it looking shiny rather than becoming dull over time. You can check whether your granite needs resealing by putting a few drops of water on the counter and waiting 15 minutes to see whether the water permeates the surface.</p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2017
WORST EXPERIENCE EVER! Plumber showed up at 10am ~ then left for the rest of the day ~ came back at 5:45 "in the dark" ~ with a young 13 year old bot ~ broke my back step ~ when taking out the old water heater ~ still NO HOT WATER ~ I had no hot water for 3 days prior! Toatal of 6 days NO HOT...
New Act Plumbing
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Reviewed in March 2015
When I first bought my home, it was a time capsule from the 70's and 80's with wood paneling and dirty white shag carpeting wall to wall. The the vision of Peter Woodburn, his wife Sheila, Martin, and the rest of his crew, my house is slowly transforming to a modern version of its old self. The...
Brits R Us
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Reviewed in February 2013
I chose Garafano Electric because of the prompt and courteous way that William handled our initial meeting and tour of the job site. He responded quickly with a very reasonable estimate of charges, and promptly scheduled the work to begin. The representatives of Garafano Electric, who actually...
Garafano Electric, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2012
They do business out of an apartment complex and their only business phone is a cell phone. The stuff that they gave me was exactly the same stuff that was at the Dollar Store. The balloons weren't in an individual bag they were just thrown in with the rest of the stuff. The birthday banner...
Kid Ready Bouncers
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Reviewed in August 2011
Everything was restored to the way it was and even better. They cleaned up, I was very impressed. The price was great. Everything matches perfectly. You can not tell shingles blew off. It looks brand new.
Fixed Handyman Services
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Reviewed in January 2011
STARTED THE PROJECT AS AGREED AND ONLY HAD A FEW ITEMS TO FINISH UP WHEN I PAID HIM IN FULL PER HIS CONTRACT, HOWEVER, THE REST OF THE WORK WAS NEVER COMPLETED EVEN AFTER FOLLOW WITH SERVICE MAGIC AND CARL. WHAT WORK WAS DONE I WOULD RATE GOOD, BUT DON'T CONSIDER HIM DEPENDABLE OR FORTH RIGHT...
Carl Weger Painting
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Reviewed in December 2009
For nearly a year we had a relatively painless automatic oil delivery experience with these folks, who also do business as "Arlington Energy." In October 2009, however, we ran out of oil. They hadn't filled the tank since April, despite the fact that when we signed up we said that our oil...
LYONS FUEL CO
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Granite Gold is a third-generation family of stone care experts, dating back to the 1950s. Co-founders and cousins Lenny Sciarrino and Lenny Pellegrino grew up in the family business, manufacturing, installing and restoring stone surfaces. Their mission is to help homeowners easily protect their stone surfaces through safe, do-it-yourself care and maintenance products, and protection plans to safeguard against accidental damage. Granite Gold brand stone-care products are available nationwide at Bed Bath & Beyond, Lowe's, The Home Depot, Walmart, major grocery and hardware stores, and Amazon. Visit https://www.granitegold.com/store-locator/. The Granite Gold Granite & Quartz Protection Plan and Granite Gold Cabinet Protection Plan are sold nationally through independent installers; ask yours to include the plan with your installation.

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Customer service is our priority and we make a special effort to always work in the best interests of our clients. We do this by applying these values to every project: exceptional time management, high standards of craftsmanship, honesty and integrity, good communication, personal investment, and ongoing skill management. Give us a call today! We look forward to hearing from you.

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Granite Restoration questions, answered by experts

You can’t change the color of the stone, but you can update granite countertops without replacing them by painting them. Because granite is a porous material, you’ll want to seal them first before painting them so that the paint doesn’t hurt the surface. This is important because you don’t want to devalue your counters by damaging the original surface; even if you don’t like the color now, you or a new homeowner may want to remove the paint someday and return them to their original color. You can also cover them with

Unsealed granite is more susceptible to staining and other damage. Regularly sealing your granite countertops decreases the chances you’ll need to repair damaged countertops in the future. It also keeps it looking shiny rather than becoming dull over time. You can check whether your granite needs resealing by putting a few drops of water on the counter and waiting 15 minutes to see whether the water permeates the surface.

Services typically take 2-4 hours, depending on the area size and floor material.

Stone is professionally restored and polished by cleaning the surface, removing stains and scratches, filling any cracks, and using specialized equipment to polish to the desired finish.

Sweep daily, use appropriate cleaners, and avoid abrasive tools to maintain the shine.

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