My Granite Has Rough Spots

I m trying to think of how to describe these spots.

My granite has rough spots. Only a very small percentage of stones such as absolute black are glass smooth when polished. Veins or fissures in granite are weak spots however they normally polish to a smooth shine like the rest of the surface. Granite countertops can add a sleek elegance to any kitchen and because they re highly durable they don t require much maintenance. Trying to figure out if i need to polish or reseal my granite.

Granite countertops are a beautiful practical way to add value to your home. I didn t realize it has so many pits it is very rough throughout the whole surface i asked the fabricator to epoxy and fill in the pits and reseal the granite. Very unlikely that they were polished and smooth and have become rough. This durable material resists scratching and chipping.

It s a black granite and for the most part the surface is smooth but we ve noticed little rough patches that have started to appear. Most have some spots where crystals came out or small pits in the surface. The roughness is not due to anything being stuck onto the countertop and seems to be a roughness in the stone. Gritty or sandy granite is usually just a slab that was not well formed geologically and the grains are constantly coming loose.

Granite is so hard that not much can wear it down. I ve noticed there are some spots that feel rough to the touch. How to fix dull granite countertops. We bought the home a year ago not sure if the previous owners took proper care of the granite.

I have a spot on my granite countertop that looks like the finish has been removed. Poor quality slabs cannot be polished well. You can not make those type of granites glass smooth. Often such slabs will have rough patches or just won t feel glassy smooth.

Granite is a natural material and pits and fissures are perfectly normal in many stones. Over time however. Have a stone restoration or stone fabricator assess the issue. I just got granite installed in my kitchen i picked it out in a slab shop name of the granite is juparana fantastico.

I had overripe tangerines sitting there and i think the juice ate away the smooth finish. If your granite countertop has become dull or scratched you can choose to have it repaired or refinished. Sealing has nothing to do with it. Over the years however it can be damaged by continuous rough treatment.

We recently bought a home that has granite countertops.