Stone Materials

Granite

One of the hardest and most durable natural stones, valued for kitchen countertops — but still porous enough to need periodic sealing.

What Is Granite?

Understanding Granite

Granite is an igneous rock formed from cooled magma, made up of quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals that give it its characteristic speckled or flecked appearance. It is one of the hardest natural stones commonly used in homes, which makes it highly resistant to scratching and heat.

Despite its hardness, granite is still a porous stone. Without a sealer, liquids like oil, wine, and coffee can penetrate the surface over months and cause staining, even though the surface itself resists physical wear extremely well.

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Where Granite Is Typically Installed

  • Kitchen countertops and islands
  • Bathroom vanity tops
  • Outdoor kitchen surfaces
  • Flooring in high-traffic commercial spaces
  • Building facades and monument surfaces

Typical Finishes

Polished

The most common finish — a mirror-like shine that intensifies color and pattern.

Honed

A soft matte finish that hides fingerprints and minor scratching better than polished granite.

Flamed

A rough, slip-resistant texture typically used for outdoor paving and steps.

Common Wear & Mistakes

  • Oil, wine, or coffee stains that soak in when the sealer has worn off
  • Dulling of the polish in heavy-use areas over many years
  • Chips at sink cutouts and countertop edges
  • Hard water spotting near sinks

Sealing & Maintenance

  • Reseal granite countertops roughly every 1–2 years, or sooner in heavy-use kitchens
  • Test your sealer periodically: water should bead on the surface rather than soak in
  • Clean with a pH-neutral stone cleaner rather than acidic or abrasive products
  • Wipe up oil and wine spills promptly to prevent staining
Related Services

Granite Restoration Services

Granite Restoration

Granite cleaning, stain removal, polishing & sealing for countertops and floors across Oakland County and Metro Detroit. Protect your granite — free quote.

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Stone Sealing

Professional sealing for marble, granite, travertine, limestone & slate across Oakland County and Metro Detroit. Protect your stone from stains and moisture.

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Stone Repair

Chip, crack & etch repair for marble, granite, travertine & limestone across Oakland County and Metro Detroit. Color-matched, seamless repairs.

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Where It's Used

Granite By Surface

Countertops

Restoring etched, chipped, and dulled stone kitchen and bathroom countertops in Oakland County and Metro Detroit. Learn common countertop issues and fixes.

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Kitchens

Restoring granite, marble, and quartzite kitchen countertops, islands, and floors in Oakland County and Metro Detroit — addressing etching, staining, and chips.

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Commercial Floors

Restoring stone and terrazzo floors in retail, office, restaurant, and hospitality spaces across Oakland County and Metro Detroit.

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Commercial Lobbies

Restoring marble, granite, and terrazzo lobby floors and reception surfaces across Oakland County and Metro Detroit to make a strong first impression.

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Common Questions

Granite FAQs

Yes. Hardness protects against scratching, but granite is still porous at a microscopic level. An unsealed or worn sealer allows oils and liquids to soak in and stain, even though the surface feels solid and scratch-resistant.

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