Granite is a premium building material that stands out for its long-lasting beauty. When installed as countertops or flooring, granite provides distinction few other materials are able to.

However, in time, the gorgeous finish on granite will become worn, dulled and scratched. The stone must be polished to give it a new surface and restore the brilliant gleam.

Polished Black Granite Countertops

What is Granite Polish?

Your granite surfaces should be cleaned in this manner as needed – as often as daily and as infrequently as every few weeks, depending on the type and the chemicals you use.

Stonecare will guide the type of polish focus on from this point is polish that gives the granite an entirely new surface. It removes a small layer of granite – the layer that is dull, scratched and stained—to reveal fresh, smooth stone beneath.

How often you polish your granite is completely a matter of its appearance. Most granite surfaces require polishing every five to 15 years, depending on the traffic or use they receive.

Of course, polished granite must then be sealed to protect it from stains and other harmful issues, and that process is covered below.

Granite Polishing Options and Techniques

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Granite polishing powder: Also called stone polishing compound, powder offers a quick and easy way to put a fresh gleam on granite while removing minor scratches and stains.

When choosing which granite polishing compound to use, consider the primary color of the stone. If it is lighter than medium brown or has predominantly light highlights, then use the Starshine. Granite with darker tones is best served by the K400 Black for dark stone.

Is Polishing Granite a DIY Job?

Many homeowners, property owners and maintenance professionals do their own granite polishing without calling in stone pros. One of the reasons this is possible is the quality of the premium granite polishing products available. The right polishing powder or cream used according to the labeling produces a restored granite surface that looks like a skilled professional did the work.

Because the majority of the expense is in the labor to do the job rather than in the polishing material, there is significant savings in doing the work yourself.

Sealing Granite

Once you’ve put a fresh polish on your granite surfaces, they need to be sealed. This will maintain the gleam while protecting the porous stone from stains.

Our guide to sealing granite countertops is a good place to learn about the process and products required. Most professionals choose a penetrating sealer because they offer the best protection for granite. One of the top-rated sealers of this type is Pro TW Lux, Hidro Protector MM. It is suitable for granite, marble and other stone plus concrete too. Faber sealer offers outstanding protection against oil, juice, water and other stain producers.

Before applying the sealer, clean the countertops and give them plenty of time to dry to ensure the best adhesion of the product.

Deep Enhancer, MA90 products are excellent on granite that has a dull appearance or when you want to bring out the rich, varied highlights in stone. They are a more affordable option, and it is formulated for all natural stone products. It seals the stone while brightening the interesting hues found in it. This product offers a reliable seal and protection against stains.

Polish, seal and protect your granite countertops, and they’ll provide you with durable beauty for decades to come.