It s hard to tell in the picture but there are little black flecks that are rough.
Why is my granite countertop rough.
Grit on a granite countertop is usually due to poor quality granite which cannot be solved.
I love the granite but noticed after the installers left that when i run my hand over it it is rough.
Am i being super picky.
We recently had granite countertops installed in the kitchen.
Granite countertop rough patches indiana question.
Granite is normally very chemical resistant but it can etch under the wrong conditions.
Assuming your granite is a kitchen countertop the rough patches could be etching from a corrosive acid or because it was subjected to an acidic substance for a prolong time.
Hire a licensed granite countertop installation contractor.
Anonymous i built my home almost 2 years ago.
It doesn t have a nice smooth finish that i was expecting except on the sink cutout and the countertop edge.
Push for complete replacement if possible.
Gritty rough or sandy feeling granite countertop print.
Sometimes it is grout particles flaking off from newly grouted backsplash but that s not too common.
I have noticed a couple of small patches feel rough and unpolished compared to the remainder of the counter top.
Granite sealers help prevent staining but will not fix your gritty granite countertops.
We chose granite countertops and found out later the original one for kitchen broke and the installer over nighted a new one.
No matter how much you try to wipe away the grit on the surface of your granite countertops the surface will never be smooth.
I am concerned that if left untreated the scratched areas will grow and ruin the counter.
Once your new granite countertop is installed you may find rough edges left by the installers.
He came and sealed it with a spray didn t work at all.
Thu 6 apr 2017 at 10 50 am.