Really BAD Granite CounterTop

[hgiljr]

Hello everyone. In the new home I purchased, the granite countertop was not taken care of. It is very dull and no shine. I tried a polish by using Italian craftsman product but it still looks about the same. I did read I can buff it using an orbital car buffer, but not sure. I would really like to get as much color out of it as possible. It is a brownish/black countertop. I have tried several other products from Home Depot but still no new results. I have been told on other sites it might be honed granite, but not sure. Here are some pictures but it is very hard to see since the flash makes it shiny but you can see the dull look around bullnose area.


I am down in SLFA, so if any experts are online from down here that want to take a physcial look at it and provide suggests on how to restore it, let me know. Any info appreciated. Thanks

[Huligar]

from your images, it look like the stone needs to be resurface. This is a simple task for a real stone guy. That cream will not help this stone, that cream may have helped you if you had marble.

	Marble MARBLE: CHARACTERISTICS This standard includes general information on the characteristics and common uses of marble and identifies typical problems associated with the material. INTRODUCTION Marble is an extremely hard, metamorphic stone composed of calcite (CaCO3). It is formed as a result of the recrystallization of limestone under the intense pressure and heat of geologic processes. The effect of this process is the creation of a stone with a very tight crystalline structure and small but definite porosity. Because of its structure, marble can take a very high polish and is a very popular decorative stone for architectural and sculptural uses. The limited porosity of marble, especially polished marble, makes it less vulnerable to the leaching effects of water. Calcium carbonate, however, of which marble is composed, is highly susceptible to attack by acidic agents. Marble is readily dissolved by acids, even very dilute acids, however the actual results of acidic exposure will vary with the nature of the acid. Chlorides, nitrates, sulfates and other chemical compounds react differently with marble and produce various by-products, which have a wide range of solubility and impact on the durability of marble. For this reason, it is always important to determine the exact type of pollutants causing marble deterioration. Marble itself can be of two types, one composed of calcite and the other of dolomite. Dolomitic marble is much more resistant to acid attack than calcite marble. The color of marble ranges from the brilliant white of calcite to black, including blue-gray, red, yellow and green, depending upon the mineral composition. TYPICAL USES Marble has many decorative and structural uses. It is used for outdoor sculpture as well as for sculpture bases; in architecture it is used in exterior walls and veneers, flooring, decorative features, stairways and walkways. The way in which the stone is used may be a factor in limiting or controlling the severity of exposure. The use or function of the marble may also affect the feasibility of applying certain treatments, but type of use is not the primary factor in the major types of deterioration and damage to which marble is susceptible.

[hgiljr]

That is what i thought. Just need to find a real stone guy down here in SFLA since there are many fakes out there that do not have a clue of what they are doing...

[StoneBuddy]

Mr. Mike on this board is in Boynton Beach, he should be able to help you.

Mike, you around today? Jo, you got his #'s?

[Huligar]

I know we do not have a NSRA member in your area, but let me check a see if we have someone on the forum that is in, or near your area.

[Huligar]

Check this guy out and give him a call Hope Stone Maintenance & Restoration by Mike Nielsen phone (561) 503-7496

[hgiljr]

Funny, I just spoke to him shortly right before you guys posted the message. Very knowledable person. Thanks again...