We recently had granite countertops installed in the kitchen.
Why is my granite countertop rough.
No matter how much you try to wipe away the grit on the surface of your granite countertops the surface will never be smooth.
He came and sealed it with a spray didn t work at all.
Granite countertop rough patches indiana question.
Granite is normally very chemical resistant but it can etch under the wrong conditions.
I have noticed a couple of small patches feel rough and unpolished compared to the remainder of the counter top.
Thu 6 apr 2017 at 10 50 am.
Assuming your granite is a kitchen countertop the rough patches could be etching from a corrosive acid or because it was subjected to an acidic substance for a prolong time.
We chose granite countertops and found out later the original one for kitchen broke and the installer over nighted a new one.
It doesn t have a nice smooth finish that i was expecting except on the sink cutout and the countertop edge.
Anonymous i built my home almost 2 years ago.
It s hard to tell in the picture but there are little black flecks that are rough.
Gritty rough or sandy feeling granite countertop print.
Hire a licensed granite countertop installation contractor.
I am concerned that if left untreated the scratched areas will grow and ruin the counter.
Push for complete replacement if possible.
Grit on a granite countertop is usually due to poor quality granite which cannot be solved.
I informed him when i was cleaning it my microfiber towel kept sticking he said it needed to be sealed.
Am i being super picky.
Once your new granite countertop is installed you may find rough edges left by the installers.
I love the granite but noticed after the installers left that when i run my hand over it it is rough.
While you can smooth rough edges in small areas with a handheld polishing stone for larger and.