Granite provides many advantages as a home construction material. In addition to its unique beauty, granite is a hard, durable material that’s naturally resistant to fire, water, and bacterial contamination. These qualities make granite a great choice for use as countertops.
Despite its strength and durability, granite can still become damaged. Fuller Granite has been providing outstanding granite repair and other granite-related services to LA home and business owners for more than 25 years. During that time we’ve seen a lot of damaged granite countertops. Here’s our list of the most common types of granite countertop damage in Los Angeles:
Cracks
Cracks in a granite countertop can be caused by stress during fabrication, handling, or installation. Granite countertops can also get cracked by an impact or by placing too much weight on the countertop.
It’s important to know the difference between granite fissures (the vein-like structures found inside some types of granite) and cracks. Fissures are natural features in the granite; cracks are damage caused by outside stress that needs to be repaired. Small cracks in a granite countertop can spread and widen over time.
Stains
Oils, fruit juice, and wine are a few of the liquids that can leave stains on your granite countertops. Applying a granite sealer can prevent stains and other discolorations to your granite countertops.
Hazing
Are your granite countertops starting to look cloudy or hazy? The good news is, your granite countertop probably hasn’t suffered any damage. What it means is that you’re applying the wrong cleaning product to a granite countertop. Soap and other cleaners can leave a film behind. This film is what is causing that cloudy or hazy appearance. To avoid these problems, clean your granite tops with products specially made for that purpose.
Etching
Etching is a dulling of the surface of the granite. It often appears as a kind of stain. Etching is caused by a chemical reaction that occurs when granite is exposed to an acid such as vinegar, citrus fruit, citrus fruit juice, or soda.
Heat Damage
While the granite in your countertop is fairly resistant to heat, the sealers used to protect your countertop aren’t. Placing hot dishes directly onto a granite countertop can damage the sealer, leaving black marks behind. Place insulating trivets or pads under hot pots or pans to avoid potential heat damage.
Granite Countertop Repairs in Los Angeles
If your home’s granite tops are starting to show signs of wear and tear, give Fuller Granite a call.
Fuller Granite has been providing outstanding granite repair and other granite-related services to LA home and business owners for more than 25 years. Our team of expert granite technicians can repair and restore your granite countertops to their original appearance and condition.
We offer a complete range of granite repair and restoration services, including granite crack repairs, professional granite polishing, and granite sealing. Contact Fuller Granite through our website or call us at 855-289-1738 to learn more about our Los Angeles granite countertop repair services.