Tan Brown Granite Countertops

[bigjim]

We are in the process of having a house built and are interested in tan brown granite countertops. My questioin is regarding sealing...Some websites state granite needs to be sealed and others state it doesnt....so how can i tell if i will need to seal these countertops
i would hate to ruin them as they are not cheap
thanks

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[Steven Hauser]

Tan- Brown typically does not require the use of an impregnating sealer.
:)

[GraniteGirl]

Rest assured, the only things on this planet that will ruin a perfectly good piece of granite are an incompetent fabricator and an inept installer. :yeah:

If you are not sure if your stone needs sealing, do a water test - spill some water on a test piece (preferably from your own slabs) leave it sit for a while, blot it up and see if it left any dark spots. If it didn't leave any marks, you don't need sealer.

But like Steven said - yours probably wouldn't need any for your Tan Brown. Enjoy your new kitchen! :tup2:

[bigjim]

Thanks...the model home has tan brown and i put some water on there and it just sits on top...it is so dark i doubt i would be able to tell if it darkened it anyway
what about oils and citrus juices is that a concern on all granites or just the lighter ones

[doitright]

Hi Jim, Welcome! :)

You bring up some excellent points (oil & acid). As Steven and Adrianna pointed out, your particular stone probably doesn't need sealing. Color doesn't necessarily mean whether or not the granite needs to be sealed.

The ultimate tests for granite include testing for acid and oil resistance.

We recommend TESTing on a scrap piece.

To test for acid resistance, place a lemon slice on the surface for about 10 minutes. Remove, wipe with a damp cloth, and let dry. If the area were the lemon was has dulled, then your granite is either acid sensitive (in which there is no sealer to protect against), or the stone has been previously sealed and you've eaten away the sealer.

To test for oil resistance, place some olive oil on the surface for about 10 minutes. Wipe and dry the area, and look for darkening of the stone. If the stone darkens, it will need to be sealed.

[bigjim]

well i put some lemon juice on the sample at the design center and left it there for over 10 minutes...wiped it off and didnt see any change in the surface of the granite...seems like a good sign

[bigjim]

I think the slab they would use is from Daltile...anyone have any input about their granite??

[doitright]

Hi Jim :)

I was in their warehouse not too long ago looking at slabs. They had some nice material. Granite is granite, and it really depends on the specific material, more than the distributor.

[bigjim]

We went with the daltile tan brown. now my question is does this particular brand need a sealer of any kind. From my research some granite does and some does not
thanks

[Davestone]

Jim, i think they all three said it didn't need a sealer,i'd go with them. :D

[doitright]

Hi Jim :)

Glad to see you moved forward with your project. Reread your thread, and follow the advice given. I think you will find the answer you are looking for. ;)