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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Quality Tile Installations, LLC

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Quality Tile Installations, LLC

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12 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Does really good work and the price is good. Customers are always satisfied."

David P on May 2022

"Does really good work and the price is good. Customers are always satisfied."

David P on May 2022

Anaman Floors LLC

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Anaman Floors LLC

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15 years of experience

I am a flooring installation subcontractor in Greenup, KY. I specialize in surface preparation, installation of vinyl, hardwood, laminate, tile, carpet, ect. I have 15 years of experience. My services range from small flooring repairs up to full house flooring install. I also specialize in tile showers and backsplash installs. I offer free estimates within the tristate area. If you are ready to get your floors done right give me a call!

Carpenters handyman service

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Carpenters handyman service

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We offer our customers services such as: Flooring Installation Plumbing/Water Heater Repairs Drywall/TV Mounts Indoor/Outdoor Painting Framing/Construction Deck Repair/Building And many more!

"The projects went very well. I will have him doing all home improvements jobs in the future."

Taylor C on March 2024

We offer our customers services such as: Flooring Installation Plumbing/Water Heater Repairs Drywall/TV Mounts Indoor/Outdoor Painting Framing/Construction Deck Repair/Building And many more!

"The projects went very well. I will have him doing all home improvements jobs in the future."

Taylor C on March 2024

A-1 Roofing Co

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A-1 Roofing Co

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39 years of experience

Family owned and operated since 1986. We specialize in residential and commercial roofing (shingles & metal), sbs, siding, gutters, drywall, flooring, interior painting, deck construction, insurance claims, soft roof washes, grants for customers, and much more. We treat our clients like family and try to do good things in our community as well. Whether it be a small residential repair or a complex commercial project, place your roofing needs in reliable and experienced hands.

Quality Construction

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Quality Construction

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Quality work done at reasonable rates. Basic projects to complete remodels, we ensure the job is completed to your satisfaction. Owner operated, small company that strives to exceed your expectations. Call to set up an appointment for a quote.

Kitchens By Woodys

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Kitchens By Woodys

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Recommended by 90% of Angi customers

Kitchens By Woody’s offers a wide range of interior design and remodel planning services that can be customized to meet your needs. Our team will work directly with you to come up with the ultimate solution for your home or business needs. We want to help you design a kitchen or bathroom that is as functional as it is beautiful. We’ve spent years designing and creating beautiful kitchens and bathrooms for satisfied clients in West Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky and Ohio and we promise you’ll love what we do for your home.

"Our 20 day kitchen remodel ended up taking 6 months to be finally complete. Here is a list of just some of the things that were horrible about this whole experience. *used one of our bathrooms as their own personal one and work space and left it filthy. *did not put anything down on the 50 year old hardwood floors and ruined them to the point that they will have to be sanded and refinished *when we asked for all of the grout that was on the backsplash tiles to be cleaned- the owner said that I wanted them to go through it with a fine tooth comb. No I just wanted the grey grout off the white tiles. *when we asked that the nicks that they had made on the blue cabinets be fixed they replied that this was ridiculous as blue cabinets would show things *we asked for the painter to put 2 coats on and when he came back he only touched up *we had to ask them to clean the new tile and remove the paint and grout that had been left on it *the original thresholds they put down were pieces together and did not even match, we had to ask for that to be replaced *they took chunks of wood out of several places on our stair railing and banister *a new wall was put up and they left it with a gash and chunk missing *they left trash in our front yard *we had to ask them to straighten newly installed light switches and plates * they had to sand the bottom of a door that goes outside so that it would open over the new tile and left a 2 inch area where we then had a draft We will never use them again and would caution anyone about having them do work in your house."

S R on July 2024

"Our 20 day kitchen remodel ended up taking 6 months to be finally complete. Here is a list of just some of the things that were horrible about this whole experience. *used one of our bathrooms as their own personal one and work space and left it filthy. *did not put anything down on the 50 year old hardwood floors and ruined them to the point that they will have to be sanded and refinished *when we asked for all of the grout that was on the backsplash tiles to be cleaned- the owner said that I wanted them to go through it with a fine tooth comb. No I just wanted the grey grout off the white tiles. *when we asked that the nicks that they had made on the blue cabinets be fixed they replied that this was ridiculous as blue cabinets would show things *we asked for the painter to put 2 coats on and when he came back he only touched up *we had to ask them to clean the new tile and remove the paint and grout that had been left on it *the original thresholds they put down were pieces together and did not even match, we had to ask for that to be replaced *they took chunks of wood out of several places on our stair railing and banister *a new wall was put up and they left it with a gash and chunk missing *they left trash in our front yard *we had to ask them to straighten newly installed light switches and plates * they had to sand the bottom of a door that goes outside so that it would open over the new tile and left a 2 inch area where we then had a draft We will never use them again and would caution anyone about having them do work in your house."

S R on July 2024

All Clean

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All Clean

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Our family has years of experience with commercial and residential cleaning from floors to janitorial services. We can clean carpet, vct tile, ceramic tile, windows, and more! Just get in touch with me!

DJAHMAR GROUP CORP

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DJAHMAR GROUP CORP

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8 years of experience

We specialize in general construction which includes, but not limited to, Roofing, flooring, remodeling, Ad-Ons, siding, gutters, demo, and new builds. Unlike most contractors in this area, we drug test our employees. This ensures our clients that we care about the kind of people we hire to work on their homes.

Fields of Dreams Home Remodeling

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Fields of Dreams Home Remodeling

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Veteran and First Responder owned business. Call us today @ 304-807-0160 for information about our Veteran and First Responder discounts.

"Well - renovating an old bathroom is full of surprises, but they were able to trouble shoot the unexpected problems and work through them to my satisfaction."

Karen G on February 2023

Veteran and First Responder owned business. Call us today @ 304-807-0160 for information about our Veteran and First Responder discounts.

"Well - renovating an old bathroom is full of surprises, but they were able to trouble shoot the unexpected problems and work through them to my satisfaction."

Karen G on February 2023

Affordable Roofing and Construction

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Affordable Roofing and Construction

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Emergency services offered

We are a family owned business we have been in business for over 30 years. We specialize in Roofing and Construction such as building decks, adding additions onto your home, siding repair, windows, door, floors, you name it we can do it. We maintain a professional relationship while trying to make you feel like you have known us for a while. We take great pride in being on time and making sure the job gets completed as scheduled and on schedule. We understand how hard it is to get someone to be there when they say they will these days and we take great pride in showing a customer how being in business for such a period of time relates to being on time and on schedule. We would love to help you with you next project!

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Granite Restoration questions, answered by experts

Common restored and polished stones include marble, granite, travertine, limestone, slate, and terrazzo. Each requires specific techniques and care.

How long it takes to complete stone restoration work will vary from home to home and project to project. Overall, a professional can complete a one-room project in one to two days. When vetting your local contractors, be sure to ask them how long they think the project will take to factor in any that could speed up or prolong the completion of the project.

While minor polishing can be done DIY, larger projects benefit from professional expertise to achieve a high-quality finish and ensure the work's durability.

Unfortunately, the product Bar Keepers Friend won’t remove etching from stone countertops. In fact, it can make it worse. Bar Keepers Friend contains oxalic acid, which can cause further damage to natural stones like marble or limestone.

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.

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