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Removing Stains From Granite Countertops
Granite is the most popular choice in countertops today. Ask anyone in the market for a new home what they want in a kitchen or bathroom and chances are, granite countertops will be on their list.
One of the reasons why so many people choose granite is that it's a durable, hard-wearing surface. And while professionally sealed granite resists stains incredibly well, accidents – and resulting stains – do occur.
If something spills on your granite countertop, blot it up immediately using a soft, white cloth. Follow with a solution of mild soap and water, and then dry the area thoroughly. If a stain remains, consult the following guide for a removal method. When in doubt, contact a granite countertop professional.
The Power of the Poultice
Because granite is a porous material, stains that have soaked into it must be drawn back out. This is done using a poultice, which is powdered whiting (sold in most paint and home improvement stores) mixed with any number of chemicals, depending on the kind of stain in need of removal.
Poultice recipes for common granite countertop stains can be found below. Here are some guidelines to follow when mixing and applying any kind of poultice:
- Mixed poultice should be the consistency of peanut butter.
- Applied poultice should be about ¼" thick and should overlap the edges of the stain by ½" to 1" on all sides.
- Cover applied poultice with plastic wrap, taping down edges of the wrap. Poke several holes in the plastic wrap and let it set until it is completely dry. Depending on the poultice recipe, this can take up to two days.
- After the poultice has dried completely, gently scrape it off with a plastic paint scraper, then wipe off remaining residue with a clean cloth.
- Clean the area with another clean cloth and a solution of mild soap and water, then dry thoroughly. If any of the stain remains, repeat poultice application, including step 3. Some stains might require several poultice treatments before they are removed completely.
Poultice Recipes
Ready to remove that stain on your indoor or outdoor granite countertops? Consult this table, then mix the appropriate chemical with powdered whiting to make the right poultice for your particular stain. Because it's easiest to remove stains if they're dealt with promptly, we recommend printing this table and keeping it handy for quick reference whenever you need it.
Reminder: It's never a bad idea to test a poultice recipe on an inconspicuous area of your granite prior to applying it to your stain, just to rule out any possible adverse reactions.
Stain Chemical + Whiting
Algae mild bleach solution OR MB-9
Bark if it's outdoors, let sun & rain bleach it out
Bird Droppings if it's outdoors, let sun & rain bleach it out
Blood liquid laundry detergent
Butter baking soda (no whiting) OR K2R
Caulk pure acetone (not nail polish remover)
Coffee hydrogen peroxide (20% - 40% by volume)
Cola hydrogen peroxide (20% - 40% by volume)
Cosmetics pure acetone (not nail polish remover)
Cream pure acetone (not nail polish remover)
Dirt hydrogen peroxide (20% - 40% by volume)
Dye hydrogen peroxide (20% - 40% by volume)
Fruits & Juices hydrogen peroxide (20% - 40% by volume)
Gravy hydrogen peroxide (20% - 40% by volume)
Grease pure acetone (not nail polish remover)
Ink rubbing alcohol OR mineral spirits
Ketchup hydrogen peroxide (20% - 40% by volume)
Leaves if it's outdoors, let sun & rain bleach it out
Lemon hydrogen peroxide (20% - 40% by volume)
Lotion pure acetone (not nail polish remover)
Margarine baking soda (no whiting) OR K2R
Mayonnaise baking soda (no whiting) OR K2R
Mildew mild bleach solution OR MB-9
Milk pure acetone (not nail polish remover)
Moss mild bleach solution OR MB-9
Mustard hydrogen peroxide (20% - 40% by volume)
Oil baking soda (no whiting) OR K2R
Paint (water based) commercial paint remover
Paint (oil based) mineral spirits
Peanut Butter baking soda (no whiting) OR K2R
Rust Iron-Out
Smoke mild bleach solution
Soap Scum MB-3
Soda hydrogen peroxide (20% - 40% by volume)
Soot mild bleach solution
Tea hydrogen peroxide (20% - 40% by volume)
Tobacco hydrogen peroxide (20% - 40% by volume)
Water (rings or condensation) do nothing; will disappear over time
Wine hydrogen peroxide (20% - 40% by volume)
Note: Highly acidic substances like vinegar, lemon juice and orange juice can etch the surface of your granite or sealant if not cleaned and dried immediately. If etching occurs, the area will need to be thoroughly cleaned, polished and resealed.
Have questions? Call the professionals at Master Stone Crafters at 770-931-4090 or email them for fast, friendly advice on all your granite countertop needs.
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Article written by Michelle B.
Epoxy Paint - The Magic Of An Immediately Updated And Protected Floor
When building or remodeling a home or office building plenty of people spend a ridiculous amount of money resurfacing or removing stains (i.e. oil stains in the garage concrete or driveway) when there's definitely a much easier, cost effective, and attractive way to do it. In case you have a garage or driveway which is blotchy with fluid stains from oil, power steering fluid, brake fluid, radiator coolant and much more, then eliminating those stains is going to take chemicals, a lot of scrubbing, or even a jet power washer to really put the pressure on.
Even after all that even when the stain is lifted you will see an area of oxidized (a whole new color of stain but the stain area is now chemically burned (although the oil might be gone) concrete, granite, or whatever material is utilized. An extremely easier more affordable and less time consuming way to fix this really is to power wash the driveway or garage flooring and use epoxy paint on it. This is a layer of an adhesive (painted on) material which covers up and helps to protect the driveway.
Epoxy floor paint is a liquid polymer which has the potential of becoming solidified as it dries (soon after being painted onto the garage concrete floor or driveway) and becoming stronger to the point of having the ability to protect the concrete from scratches, and possibly even the scraping of moving large equipment around the garage.
Epoxy is used almost anyplace you have a hard surface you want to protect or replenish. Epoxy to begin with is two or more ingredients which when mixed and exposed to air to dry it, by a chemical reaction, it solidifies and adheres to the surface area. You could add desirable characteristics in the epoxy by altering the ingredients in mixing it to begin with.
With garage floor epoxy paint it's also possible to add color to the mix to give your epoxy paint a unique color. You may also change the textures, durability, as well as how it adheres (for different varieties of flooring materials to make sure it adheres to it perfectly). The best most effective surface for floor protection using epoxy paint is concrete. Its qualities are perfect for the complete process and once applied it will become another skin.
Epoxy paints will take lots of abuse before it even starts to flake or even scratch. A lot of people consider epoxy as strong as concrete because it hardly ever sees damage - much like concrete. It truly is one of the best methods to both protect the concrete and to give it a new look and more streamlined feel.
If you've got a sidewalk, garage floor, or commercial flooring, which is stained or beyond "washing" to further improve its look - you can also add epoxy paint to it and it will look and feel brand new again! Just simply match the color of the concrete (when it was new) to the epoxy paint color and you're all set!
If you go out to the commercial stores you visit routinely - you will likely be blown away at just how many make use of epoxy paint on their complete floor. It really is fairly standard and there is a reason they are all using it. It can withstand constant and consistent foot pounding, walking, running, even cart wheels as they scrape along when you turn fast. Epoxy paint is a fantastic way to give your floors that expensive look and feel but even more important it's a fantastic way to protect or update your floors should they become stained or scuffed.
Looking for information on a paint product called hard rock , flexstone, or granite coat.?
If any of you DIYers have ever used it how is the durability? How easy is it to apply ? and Would you use it again? We are looking into coatings for an outdoor wheel chair ramp that is slip resistant, easy to apply and stands up to harsh weather, for our church.
Thanks in advance
For your project I would recommend using one of the anti-slip floor coatings.....they are water based, relatively inexpensive and very durable. The ready mixed varieties are better than using a latex floor paint and adding sand because they use plastic "beads" that are more crush resistant than ordinary play sand mixed with paint. Two brands I have used are Coronado Step Safer and Richard's anti slip, I am sure there are others.
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