How often should you seal your granite?

So many people ask me how often they should seal their granite countertops. This is a tricky question. Since granite varies in porousity depending on its density, different colors need to be sealed more often than others. If your granite is dark in color it is most likely more dense, therefore needing to be sealed less often. If your stone is lighter in color ( maybe bianco romano or something similar), it needs to be sealed more frequently.

     The general rule for sealing any granite countertop is every six months to a year. That being said, take into consideration your color when deciding how often to seal. Lighter colors should be sealed every six months, while darker colors only need it about once a year.

One thing you can do to test your tops is to take an ice cold glass of water and place it on the countertop. Leave it there for ten minutes, and then pick it up. If there is a ring or water mark on the counter, it is time to seal the counters!!!!

Stay posted for more posts about how to seal your tops, and what the best sealer is!