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Care guides for your countertops, from the team that made and installed them.
Guides and tools.
Care guides for each stone, and tools to help you plan your project.
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Care & maintenanceGranite care guideDaily cleaning, the water test, and an easy 3–5 year sealing schedule.
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Care & maintenanceQuartz care guideHeat protection, what never to use, and fixes for the most common marks.
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Care & maintenanceQuartzite care guideHow often your stone needs sealing, by name, plus stains and the water test.
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Care & maintenanceMarble care guide
Stains vs. etches, everyday habits, and when to reseal.
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Care & maintenanceSoapstone care guideOiling, darkening, and how to blend away everyday scratches.
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Care & maintenancePorcelain care guideAlmost no upkeep. What to clean with, and how to protect the edges.
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Planning your projectEdge profiles
All eleven edges we cut, in an interactive viewer. Pick one and see its shape.
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Planning your projectGetting ready for install day
What to have ready for template and installation, as a checklist you can tick off.
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Warranty10-Year Warranty ProgramWhat the warranty covers, the three complimentary services, and how to reach us if something isn't right.
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Care at a glance, by stone.
Every stone gets the same daily care: warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft cloth. Here's where they differ.
| Stone | Sealing | Lemon & vinegar | Hot pans |
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| Granite | Every 3–5 years | Won't etch | Tolerant. Use trivets at seams |
| Quartz | Never | Avoid strong chemicals | Always use a trivet |
| Quartzite | Every 1–5 years, by stone | Won't etch (true quartzite) | Tolerant. Use trivets at seams |
| Marble | Every 3–5 years | Can etch | Use trivets |
| Soapstone | Never | Won't etch | Very tolerant. Use trivets at seams |
| Porcelain | Never | Won't etch | Very tolerant. Use trivets at seams |
Have a question about your countertops?
“If something isn't right, we'll make it right. Our relationship doesn't end on installation day.”
Care questions.
Don't see yours? Call (410) 875-7579 and ask a real person.
Do I need to seal my countertops?
It depends on the stone. Granite, quartzite, and marble are sealed at installation and resealed every few years. Quartz and soapstone never need sealing.
Is resealing covered?
Yes. For granite, quartzite, and marble, the GranitePro warranty program covers any necessary resealing for the first 3 years.
What should I clean my countertops with?
Warm water and a few drops of mild dish soap every day. Once a week, use a pH-neutral cleaner made for your stone. Each care guide lists what's safe and what to avoid.
How do I know when to reseal?
Do the water test. Place a few drops of water near the sink or cooktop. If it beads up after 15 minutes, your sealer is working. If it darkens within a few minutes, it's time to reseal.
Is my countertop under warranty?
Every countertop we install carries a 10-year labor warranty, with resealing covered for 3 years and one free chip repair in the first year.
I have a stain or a chip. What do I do?
Email a photo to info@graniteproremodeling.com and we'll reply within 24 hours, or call (410) 875-7579. Don't try DIY remedies first. We'll give you the right fix.
Which countertop is easiest to care for?
Quartz and soapstone need no sealing at all. Granite and dense quartzites need little more than a reseal every few years. Marble needs the most attention because acids can etch it.
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