Granite is a natural material and pits and fissures are perfectly normal in many stones.
Are granite countertops perfectly smooth.
It is no wonder that a stylish elegant countertop is immediately associated with the high gloss look of a polished finish considering how common and widely spread it is.
The installation team was arrived promptly quickly removed our old countertops and helped us with a slight problem we had with the kitchen faucets we had chosen amf was well worth the short drive from.
During the polishing process the top layer of stone is ground smooth thus removing much of the resin previously impregnated into the pores of the stone.
We can actually feel a little roughness from the stone.
The polish comes from intense friction and abrasion on big machines at the factory.
These surfaces cannot be polished to create the desired glassy smooth texture.
Only a very small percentage of stones such as absolute black are glass smooth when polished.
While we love the look there are definitely a few areas that are not very smooth to the touch.
I asked the retail store not the fabricator yet and they said yes that was normal.
The entire process was smooth and completely stress free expect for trying to choose one of the many beautiful patterns of granite at amf.
Some granites form pits due to the fact that granite itself is made up of grains which have the potential of popping out.
These tips will help but remember to practice a regular granite countertop maintenance routine to ensure your countertops keep their glossy shine for years to come.
You can not make those type of granites glass smooth.
The polished shine of granite is the first image that comes to mind when thinking of kitchen countertops.
These easy to follow tips include preventative care cleaning ideas and polishing tricks for making and maintaining your granite countertops smooth and shiny look.
No chemical or sealer makes the countertop smooth or shiny.
Most granite needs to be sealed even though they likely were resin impregnated in the factory.
The shiny smooth surface of the granite slab you saw in the showroom is exactly how a properly polished granite countertop should be.
Most have some spots where crystals came out or small pits in the surface.