Sealing Granite Countertops Is Simple

1. Uniformly apply the Sealer to your granite countertop using a clean white rag or a brush.
2. Allow the granite sealer to absorb into your stone for approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
3. When the sealer is almost dry, apply a little more sealer on your granite and then rub it in with a dry, clean rag.
4. Repeat on the next section of stone until your entire counter is sealed.
5. Wait at least 24 hours and then apply a second application. The wait time depends on your specific brand of sealer.

Tips

• It's best to work in a small area, 4 to 5 square feet.
• If your granite needs to be sealed, use at least 2 coats of sealer.
• Wait at least 2 hours before reapplying sealer.
• To find out if your stone is sufficiently sealed, spill water on your counter top, wait for about 1/2 hour, then wipe it up. If your stone does not darken, your counter top is sufficiently sealed.
• Granite is a naturally porous surface, so be sure to clean the area with a low PH cleaner and allow it to dry completely before sealing. Depending on the thickness and quality of your granite, it may need to dry overnight.
• Make sure when you apply the sealant, the surface is completely sealed.
• The purpose of sealer is to keep liquids from penetrating the granite. Seal your granite when liquids other than water soak into your stone because these "other" liquids can leave behind hard to remove stains and also are home to germs and bacteria
• Remember also that if you do not use a permanent sealer, you will need to seal and reseal your granite every six months to a year.
• Granite can be sealed permanently with a lifetime warranty and maintenance free, so that you don't have to wipe up spills immediately and can use ammonia or bleach to clean.