Gritty Coating On New Granite
by Maria
QUESTION:I just had Santa Cecelia Gold granite countertops installed in my kitchen, with a tumbled travertine backsplash. I've noticed a fine gritty coating on the granite countertops, and even though I keep wiping down the countertops, the grit is back the next day! The grit is also on the kitchen island, where there is no backsplash. My installer sealed both the granite and the backsplash. What could be causing this, and what should I do? Thank you!ANSWER:I hate to tell you, but most likely you simply have a low-grade slab. Slabs can be graded based on the quality of the stone. Poor quality slabs can be less durable, consistent or structurally sound.What to do? Well, if the fabricator picked out this slab for you, then you could simply demand it be replaced. If so, then hopefully you haven't made the last payment and have some leverage. However, if you picked out the slab, it'll be hard to make the fabricator take the fall. Unfortunately, the industry is not regulated very well to guard against this. You may be able to find a fabricator that can apply a resin to help bind the surface better, but you'll want one very experienced. Good Luck, Ryan P.S. Get all the facts, answers, explanations and simple solutions with step-by-step instructions for any issue, problem or question with our Granite & Marble Maintenance Manuals.
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