Why Isn't My Granite Super High Gloss Shiny
by Cheryl
QUESTION:We had a granite countertop installed two years ago. I have noticed a few pits in it and it does not appear like it has a thick coating of gloss on it. Why? Also, when should I reseal it and will that give it a shinier look? It has lots of browns and creams and golds in it.ANSWER:First, just to clarify the gloss on granite or any stone is not "applied". It does not come from some product put on the surface.The shine comes from grinding and polishing using special abrasives and huge machines at the factory. You may notice other granite countertops that appear more shiny than yours because some varieties of granite take a shine better and will get more glossy when polished. Also, darker granite colors blues, blacks and greens can often appear more shiny. To enhance the shine on your countertop I suggest stop using dish soap or any type of soap to clean the surface if you are doing so. Soap builds up and dulls the shine. Instead use a good granite cleaner that conditions the stone like Stone PLUS Cleaner, which contains optical brighteners and dries streak-free. Also, you can use DAZZLE Polish, which is not permanent, but will enhance or maximize the shine on a polished surface. Just FYI... you do not want to apply any type of permanent topical coating. Bad for the stone and many will create additional maintenance issues. Regarding sealing... you simply need to test your granite to determine when/if it needs re-sealing. But sealing will not add any shine since it absorbs into the pores of the stone below the surface. Hope this helps clarify the issue for you. 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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