Step 1: Assemble the Correct Utensils and Equipment
However, any work requires starting with the right tools, and this case is no different either. Here's a quick checklist of what you'll need:
- Granite polishing powder also known as the granite restoration kit
- Buffer or polishing machine
- Towels and microfiber cloths should also be clean
- Painter’s tape (optional)
- Water and a spray bottle
- Construction gloves and safety glasses
Possessing these materials will make you ready for the project and prepared for the good resurfacing experience that you need.
Step 2: Clean and Prepare the Surface
First of all clean the whole surface of the countertop to build a better foundation. It is easier to clean granite counters before the restoration process; however, some oily material might cause the process to produce dirty results. They should wash the vehicle with warm running water, a mild method of dish soap,p and a soft cloth to ensure they clean out all the dirt. Just make sure you are wiping with a clean and dry cloth after that. Ithere arere any visible stains, handle them at this stage using a granite cleaner or a mild abrasive.
After washing, one should inspect the surface of the granite in their quest for cracks or chips. It is also possible to find some of them and they should be repaired with the use of a granite repair kit to get a better surface to apply the granite finish.
Step 3: Apply the Granite Polishing Powder
When your surface is clean and free from any rough edges it is best to apply the granite polishing powder or you could use a granite restoration kit. If you’re using a powder, spread it on the counter as liberally as you put salt on your fries, and then with the help of polishing equipment such as a polishing machine or a buffer. In the case that one is using a kit then follow the instructions given. But for most kits, what you will get is a liquid or paste that you have to put on and then buff.
Waxing your granite makes it regenerate to its shiny and smooth surface, thus making your granite look new again. Always paint in sections and for the longest time, I found that going around in circles offers a uniform coverage.
Step 4: Buff the Surface
After the polishing powder or the granite restoration solution is applied, then what should be done is to buff the countertop. Buffing is the process of making the granite shiny and also for the removal of haze on the granite surface. Keep off any dust on the furniture and then use a cleaner and soft cloth to remove any excess polish to enhance the shiny and smooth look of the furniture.
Step 5: Seal the Granite
Granite not only needs to be refinished but after they have been refinished to look slick and sleek, you should use a granite sealer. The sealer helps to seal in the newly restored shiny surface to prevent any chance of stains or damaged surfaces in the future. Remember always to work as per the instruction of the manufacturer of the sealer and ensure that the countertops are not used immediately after applying the sealer.
Final Thoughts
It is possible to refinish granite countertops which is time-saving and cost-efficient and transforms your countertops. Granite restoration is a process of making the granite countertops look like the new ones, with the help of the right equipment and methods. If you are thinking about selling your home in the next few years or you want to ensure your granite countertops will last for a long time, this do-it-yourself technique is perfect.