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FAQs
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| Where does granite come from? |
| Mother earth herself has taken 30 million years to make this stunning beautiful & highly durable stone from a variety of exotic places all over the world. Mother Nature’s granite color, shading, pattern, & so called “Natural imperfections” are all unique to your granite selection. |
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| How long does the whole process of installation take start to finish? |
| Depending on the stone availability & our installation schedule. Each project would typically take approximately 3-7 days to complete. |
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| Can I put my hot pots & pans from the stove or oven on my granite countertops? |
| Absolutely yes! Just think about how many million of year’s granite has been subjected to the harsh climates & extreme temperature changes of our earth. A 300-600 degree pot or pan sitting & cooling isn’t going to damage your granite countertops. |
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| How do I clean & care for my stone countertops? |
| Quite simply. Use soap & water, never abrasives. To avoid streaking, dry the countertop with a dry cloth, or even sprit it with a bit of rubbing alcohol & wipe down with a paper towel. Rubbing alcohol not only disinfects the surface, but shines your stone tops without any streaks. |
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| How to protect you countertop |
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Surface should be dry for 6-12 hours before sealing. |
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Clean countertop surface using cleaner. |
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Cover surrounding areas that are not intends to be sealed. |
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Liberally spray the entire surface until it is wet (Outer edges may dry quicker).
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When surface begins to dry within 3-5 minutes, wet the surface again with the sealer (This will allow the sealer to properly penetrate and cure) |
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After 30 minutes, wipe off excess sealer from the surface with a clean and dry white terry cloth towel. |
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If excess dries on the surface, spray more sealer onto the surface and wipe off immediately with a clean dry terry cloth towel. |
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* repeat steps (3-7) 3-4 hours later, you can apply 3 times. |
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Shake the bottle before using and apply the polish to the stone surface with a clean, dry and white terry cloth towel. |
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Let the polish dry to a haze for 2 minutes. |
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Wipe off the haze with a clean, dry and white terry cloth towel. |
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This is our suggestion for general stone care products, always read the instruction carefully before applying sealer and polish.
Always test first in a small area for desired results before applying to entire surface. |
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