Replacing stone with stone is going to run you 5k and up.
How to lighten granite countertops.
Only thing would be replace or paint.
I was wondering whether there is a way of sanding them to remove any sealant and then applying a black or dark grey charcoal stain and re seal them i e.
Paint will ruin it and not hold up.
Granite poultice is quick and easy to use.
Trying to update kitchen.
A way of getting a nicer newer look without ripping out otherwise functional granite counter tops.
Start by determining the source of the stain.
Lighter granite is more porous than darker and black is one the most dense stones out there.
Is it even worthwhile to try.
The product usually takes about 24 hours to fully remove stains from granite depending upon the age depth and severity of the granite s discoloration and staining.
But be careful what products you use as some cleaners that might be fine on other surfaces can damage granite.
Learning how to clean granite countertops will protect your investment and increase their lifespan.
The porous granite soaks colors and dyes often resulting in stains after lots of use or exposure to some fluids or objects such as oil based cosmetics food colored drinks and metal objects.
Granite countertops also don t like it when you use something like windex on them because it strips the seal off of the stone.
Are there colors in the granite that you do like.
Apple pie order gives some good advice but i would seal the samples first except the quartz or at least part of the sample so you can see the difference.
There are two ways to approach this problem.
How can i lighten the countertop to match the original color that was under the fish tank.
Glass cleaners bleach ammonia and acids such as lemon or vinegar can strip the countertop sealant and leave granite vulnerable.
Removed granite backsplash and now installing akdo almond glass subway tiles for backsplash.
Ask yourself these questions.
Not a good thing.
I have the opposite problem old and dated looking brown granite counter tops.
Citrus or vinegar will actually cause etching on granite countertops.
Can you tame your ugly granite.
Restoring the original color and clarity to granite countertops and islands.
Have santa cecilia granite countertops.
Marble granite and stone do not like having acidic ie.
Countertops are a costly rip out and redo.
Every granite is its own individual stone with unique characteristics density viscosity etc.
Painted the cabinets sw alabaster.
Is the stone in good condition.
Citrus based cleaners used on them.
They appeared a neutral beige in color however after installation they look a little more yellow green which i dislike.
No god made it that way.
How to use granite poultice remove stains discoloration.