Absolute black granite typically does not need sealing since it is so dense and essentially does not stain.
Is absolute black granite antique finish hard to clean out.
However antiqued honed or otherwise non polished finishes can require additional granite care.
However i always recommend testing with a puddle of water on the surface to see if it absorbs in 15 minutes or less.
Honed black absolute is no more difficult to keep clean than any other standard counter top material.
Absolute black granite is a very dense granite and usually does not need sealing.
This white makes for a clean match with the absolute black granite countertops but it has a more country style with the accented cupboards.
Additionally the polished finish seals the pores of the stone to keep water and moisture out of the stone.
With this glossy look throughout you ll feel like you re really showing off.
Most granite surfaces require polishing every five to 15 years depending on the traffic or use they receive.
They may take a sealer since these finishes leave the stone more porous than a polished surface.
Black on black can be modern and elegant on it s own and you won t have to worry about anything showing.
Polished will show fingerprints and grunge much more easily.
Of course polished granite must then be sealed to protect it from stains and other harmful issues and that process is covered below.
Use these products separately.
At the end of the day though you are sacrificing color and beauty for efficiency.
Care for polished granite includes both resealing and polishing the stone in addition to keeping it clean.
Ammonia or bleach while not the ideal cleaner for your black granite countertop you can small amount of these acidic chemicals.
Polished granite has the tendency to reveal all our little kitchen mistakes if not cleaned daily.
It s too dense to absorb a sealer.
It s true that fingerprints and bits of spilled food are visible.
Granite polishing options and techniques.
Honed granite on the other hand will stay relatively free of smudges and visible stains as the matte finish will wash out even the dirtiest of fingerprints.
The polished finish it the easiest surface to clean.
Ph neutral soap we mentioned how acidic cleaning products are hard on granite.
It is easy to keep countertops with a polished finish looking brand new as well.
A quick spray of windex wiped off with a paper towel gets it sparkling clean.
We have polished absolute black granite on our kitchen island.