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Master Granite Marble & Tile
470 Nutt Rd.Ã‚
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Phone: 610.935.9161
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Natural Stone: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you clean natural stone?

Don't let any spill sit too long on natural stone. Clean spills up (preferably by blotting) as soon as you can.

Clean stone surfaces with a few drops of neutral cleaner, stone soap or a mild liquid dishwashing detergent using a clean rag and warm water. Too much cleaner or soap may leave a film and cause streaks.

Rinse the surface thoroughly after washing with the soap solution and dry with a soft cloth.
Do not use products that contain lemon, vinegar or other acids on the granite. The high acid content may etch the surface. Do not use scouring powders or creams; these products contain abrasives that may scratch the surface.

For best results use special stone cleaners available at: www.StoneCare.com

Does granite stain?

All stone is porous to some extent, but granite has very little porosity. Most colors will never show any stains.

A few colors may show some moisture if exposed for a period of time. For example, a puddle of water left on the

counter for 30 minutes for some colors, may show a dark spot when the water is wiped away. This spot will then

dry up and no evidence will show. Only a few colors demonstrate this trait.

Can you scratch granite?

Granite is one of the hardest stones available. It cannot be scratched in ordinary use. A knife blade will not scratch granite.

GraniteÃ‚ can only be scratched with specially sharpened tools designed to work with granite like tungsten and diamond tools or granite itself.

Will seams show on the granite countertop?

Because granite is a natural material and is mined from the quarry in blocks usually no more than 10' long, you will end up with seams. Also, because granite is sold in rectangular pieces, you may want to use seams to reduce your costs, such as in a 'L' shaped corner. The visibility of seams will depend on the granularity, color and pattern. A small, uniform grain will not be as apparent as a larger varied grain. A dark color will be less apparent than a light color. A dramatic pattern with swaths of color will show more seams than a uniform pattern. Most customers have found that the beauty of natural granite outweighs the concern of seams.

Can granite chip?

In only cases of severe abuse with a hammer or impact tool could a chip occur.Ã‚ In the event that a chip occursÃ‚ chips can be filled with granite dust and an epoxy mixture to conceal any damage.

Last Updated: October 2006