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EJ's Shine Time

4400 NE 148th Ave
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EJ's Shine Time

4400 NE 148th Ave
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8 years of experience

Portland, OR Metal Polishing: Stainless, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper, Aluminum and Brass. Metal Polishing at its Finest. 30 plus years experience. Visit website to view the gallery of some of our polishing examples. ejsshinetime.com

Portland, OR Metal Polishing: Stainless, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper, Aluminum and Brass. Metal Polishing at its Finest. 30 plus years experience. Visit website to view the gallery of some of our polishing examples. ejsshinetime.com



Buffing and Polishing questions, answered by experts

A water-based, low- or no-VOC sealer is typically a good choice for marble countertops. Choose a sealant that is certified safe for contact with food when applying to kitchen countertops. For high-traffic areas, look for formulas that have heat-resistant and acid-resistant features. While there are economical and convenient spray-on sealers, they don’t coat the surface as effectively as the ones you apply with a pad or brush. 

Costs depend on stone type, surface condition, labor, and whether sealing or deep cleaning is required.

Sealing is essential to keep your flagstone looking new for as long as possible. If you don’t seal flagstone, the surface can wear and stain. It also helps protect the stone’s natural texture. Just make sure you choose a matte sealant to avoid making your stone slippery like a glossy sealant can.

Granite should be resealed every 12 to 18 months, depending on the color and usage. Lighter granite needs to be resealed more frequently than darker colors. If you use acidic cleaners or prepare food on the surface regularly, you must reseal the surface more frequently. Without proper sealing, granite is vulnerable to staining. You can tell if your countertop needs to be resealed by placing a wet paper towel on the counter for 10 minutes. If the water beads up, it is still sufficiently sealed; if it sinks in, it’s time to apply sealant.

In many cases, it’s worth it to restore stone. Stone restoration generally costs less than replacing the stone entirely, helping to save on the cost of your project while still giving your home’s stone a polished appearance. However, if your stone is very cracked or crumbling to the point of compromising the structural integrity of your home, you may want to consider replacing it. Stone flooring costs range from $6 to $20 per square foot on average.

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