Saturday, March 19, 2011

Some So Called Stone Experts Say Dark Granite Doesn't Need Sealing



Some So Called Stone Experts Say Dark Granite Doesn't Need Sealing

The granite above is not sealed by Granite Shield sealers. Some so called "stone experts" say dark granite doesn't need to be sealed. Granite Shield could make this granite smoother, shinier, like a sheet of glass was put on top of the granite and non porous. Granite Shield sealers can make this granite look better than it did brand new.

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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Quartz Countertop Care & Maintenance DIY Kit By Granite Shield

Quartz Countertop Care & Maintenance DIY Kit By Granite Shield

Quartz Care & Maintenance - Quartz Cleaners for Countertops

Granite Shield maintenance kit for man made quartz countertops. Maintenance kit enhances & making the countertop more repellent & shiny. Improving the look and feel of the stone plus more repellent. Granite Shield gets many customer requests to deepen the color and make more shiny CaesarStone, Silestone, Zodiaq, Hanstone and Granite Transformations. Granite Shield has a great line of cleaning products for man made, artificial stone quartz countertops.

Granite Shield's Maintenance Kit for Man Made Quartz & Artificial Stone Countertops

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Granite Shield Shiny Trio for Quartz Countertops - Care & Maintenance

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Granite Shield Shiny Trio Grande for Quartz Countertops - Care & Maintenance

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Understanding Calcite Based Stones Such as Marble


Understanding Calcite Based Stones Such as Marble

There is currently no penetrating sealer that can stop etching on calcite based stones. On Absolute Black granite etching causes gray rings and spots on the surface. A topical sealer is not recommended for natural stone because it blocks the pores of the natural stone then can't breathe and the top coating can scratch easy. So what happens to natural stone that can't breathe? Moisture gets trapped and can cause a chemical and mineralogical change within the stone. This action of decay in natural stone may take form of pitting, spalling, flaking and oxidation. You want your natural stone to breathe or it will disintegrate.

The Granite Shield process on calcite based stones will not prevent surface etching but will reduce it about 80%. Granite Shield does have a repair kit that should etching happen if sealed with Granite Shield sealers remove etching in minutes on polished or honed surfaces. Acidic liquids, alcohol and vinegar can etch marble, travertine and limestone if left unattended on your stone surface. Water with a lower pH level lower than 7 is considered acidic.

pH Values

Stomach acid 1 to 3
Lime Juice - 1.8 to 2
Lemon Juice - 2.3
Coca Cola - 2.5
Soft Drinks - 2.5 to 3.0
Vinegar - 2.4 to 3.4
Apple Juice - 3
Orange Juice - 3.5
White wine - 3.0 to 3.3
Red wine - 3.3 to 3.5
Drinking alcohol such as gin, rum and vodka - 3 to 6 adding Orange or Lime juice will lower pH
Tomato & Tomato Juice - 4.2
Beer - 4.5
Coffee - 5.5
Normal rain - 5.7
Milk - 6.2
Saliva - 6.3 - 6.6
Dog urine - healthy is 6.2 to 6.5
Drinking water - 6.5 to 8
Water - Under 7 is considered acidic

For more information and products to maintain marble and calcite based stones

Monday, March 7, 2011

Absolute Black Granite - Real or Dyed?

Absolute Black Granite

Real or Dyed?

The original quarry that Absolute Black granite came from was from South Africa. That granite was so dense the granite didn't need to be sealed to protect it from staining.

In recent years Absolute Black granite has become very popular and China and some other countries started exporting Absolute Black granite unfortunately in many cases it's not the same dense Absolute Black granite that was coming from South Africa. The Absolute Black granite that has been coming from other countries is dense granite but in many cases isn't really black but a gray calcite based stone such as marble that will etch like marble leaving gray rings and spots should acidic liquids come in contact with the stone. Many have dyed these gray stones to make the stone black or more black.

To be assured you are purchasing a true Absolute Black granite all you need to do is a simple test by pouring a little bit of lemon juice onto the Absolute Black granite and should it turn gray the stone is not a true Absolute Black Granite. In most cases it's not the fault of the slab yard or granite fabricator because many believe they purchased a true Absolute Black granite and have no idea the stone was dyed. If you have an Absolute Black granite that you do believe is a dyed Absolute Black granite you need to protect it the best you can keeping it very repellent so should acidic liquids come in contact with your stone it will repel the liquid for a period of time before leaving gray rings and spots. It's a personal choice you may even like the appearance of the Absolute Black granite even if it may be a dyed stone.

The Granite Shield process on calcite based stones will not prevent surface etching but will reduce it about 80%. Acidic liquids, alcohol and vinegar can etch Absolute Black granite that has been dyed, marble, travertine and limestone if left unattended on your stone surface. Water with a lower pH level lower than 7 is considered acidic.

pH Values

Stomach acid 1 to 3
Lime Juice - 1.8 to 2
Lemon Juice - 2.3
Coca Cola - 2.5
Soft drinks - 2.5 to 3.0
Vinegar - 2.4 to 3.4
Apple Juice - 3
Orange Juice - 3.5
White wine - 3.0 to 3.3
Red wine - 3.3 to 3.5
Drinking alcohol such as gin, rum and vodka - 3 to 6 adding Orange or Lime juice will lower pH
Tomato & Tomato Juice - 4.2
Beer - 4.5
Coffee - 5.5
Normal rain - 5.7
Milk - 6.2
Saliva - 6.3 - 6.6
Dog urine - healthy is 6.2 to 6.5
Drinking water - 6.5 to 8
Water - Under 7 is considered acidic

There is currently no penetrating sealer that can stop etching on calcite based stones. On what is believed to be Absolute Black granite etching may accure that leaves gray rings and spots on the surface. A topical sealer is not recommended for natural stone because it blocks the pores of the natural stone then can't breathe and the top coating can scratch easy. So what happens to natural stone that can't breathe? Moisture gets trapped and can cause a chemical and mineralogical change within the stone. This action of decay in natural stone may take form of pitting, spalling, flaking and oxidation.

You want your natural stone to breathe or it will disintegrate.

Granite Shield's Stainless Steel Appliance & Sink Maintenance Kit

You can have your stainless steel sink looking like the one in the video demonstration below in less than 5 minutes just using these products. Granite Shield's stainless steel maintenace kit can remove the oxidation normally found in stainless steel and put a protective polymer on the surface that reduces streaking, watermarks and fingerprinting. The kit comes with 4 oz. of Silicabright, 4 oz. of Granite Kleen, 4 oz. of Kleen N Shine, 2 white terry cloth towels, 1 microfiber sponge, 2 microfiber towels.

Granite Shield Stainless Steel Maintenance Kit Demonstration

One of the most desired appliances and even sinks today are stainless steel. The problem is stainless steel gets streaks, watermarks and fingerprints. If you notice even at the store they are streaked. Granite Shield eliminates that problem. The Granite Shield process to treating stainless steel removes the oxidation normally found in stainless steel and once we remove the oxidation we replace with a chemical that permanently bonds to the metal. Once that is done we put a protective polymer on the surface that reduces streaking, watermarks and fingerprinting. With the Granite Shield process your stainless steel appliances and sinks have never looked so good. You'll notice a vibrant glow and seeing colors you never knew your stainless steel had before. Stainless steel cleaned and sealed permanently by an authorized Granite Shield applicator has a 5 year warranty but must be maintained at least once a month with Granite Shield's Kleen N Shine cleaner and you'll have the most beautiful stainless steel forever.

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Granite Shield's Glass Shower Door Maintenance Kit

Granite Shield's shower door maintenace kit can remove and eliminate hardwater deposits from sticking to your shower door. The kit comes with 4 oz. of Silicabright, 4 oz. of Granite Kleen, 4 oz. of Kleen N Shine, 1 Scotch-Brite pad, 1 white terry cloth towel, 1 microfiber sponge, 2 microfiber towels.

Granite Shield cleans and seal glass, shower doors and porcelain and is under warranty for 5 years when applied by an authorized Granite Shield applicator. Glass must be maintained at least once a month with Granite Shield's Kleen N Shine Repellent cleaner. Shower door should be cleaned at least twice a month with a Granite Shield's Granite Kleen or an ammonia based glass cleaner and Kleen N Shine with a clean microfiber towel to have repellent glass for a lifetime.

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Granite Shield's Shower Door & Shower Wall Maintenance Kit Premier

For Shower doors and shower walls sealed with the Granite Shield process. Granite Shield's shower door maintenace kit can remove and eliminate hardwater deposits from sticking to your shower door. The kit comes with 8 oz. of Silicabright, 16 oz. of Granite Kleen, 16 oz. of Kleen N Shine, 16 oz. of Nustone Kleen Ready to Use, 16 oz. of Kleen N Seal Rejuvenate Ready to Use, 16 oz. Kleen N Shield, 1 Scotch-Brite pad, 3 white terry cloth towels, 2 microfiber sponges, 3 microfiber towels.

Granite Shield cleans and seal glass, shower doors and porcelain and is under warranty for 5 years when applied by an authorized Granite Shield applicator. Glass must be maintained at least once a month with Granite Shield's Kleen N Shine Repellent cleaner. Shower door should be cleaned at least twice a month with a Granite Shield's Granite Kleen or an ammonia based glass cleaner and Kleen N Shine with a clean microfiber towel to have repellent glass for a lifetime.

Granite Shield seals natural stone shower walls too! Natural stone shower walls and grout have a 3 year warranty and must be cleaned with a neutral stone cleaner and maintained with Granite Shield Kleen N Seal Rejuvenate cleaner or Kleen N Shield at least once a month.

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Granite Shield's Shower Door & Shower Wall Maintenance Kit

For Shower doors and shower walls sealed with the Granite Shield process. Granite Shield's shower door maintenace kit can remove and eliminate hardwater deposits from sticking to your shower door. The kit comes with 4 oz. of Silicabright, 4 oz. of Granite Kleen, 4 oz. of Kleen N Shine, 8 oz. of Nustone Kleen Ready to Use, 8 oz. of Kleen N Seal Rejuvenate Ready to Use, 4 oz. Kleen N Shield, 1 Scotch-Brite pad, 3 white terry cloth towels, 2 microfiber sponges, 3 microfiber towels.

Granite Shield cleans and seal glass, shower doors and porcelain and is under warranty for 5 years when applied by an authorized Granite Shield applicator. Glass must be maintained at least once a month with Granite Shield's Kleen N Shine Repellent cleaner. Shower door should be cleaned at least twice a month with a Granite Shield's Granite Kleen or an ammonia based glass cleaner and Kleen N Shine with a clean microfiber towel to have repellent glass for a lifetime.

Granite Shield seals natural stone shower walls too! Natural stone shower walls and grout have a 3 year warranty and must be cleaned with a neutral stone cleaner and maintained with Granite Shield Kleen N Seal Rejuvenate cleaner or Kleen N Shield at least once a month.

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Granite Shield's Marble Countertop Sealer DIY Kit

Do It Yourself Kit for sealing marble countertops

Granite Shield Marble Countertop Sealer DIY Kit Includes:

(2) Microfiber cloths
(10) Terry cloth towels
(4) Nitril gloves
(2) Razor blades
(1) 16 oz. Nustone Kleen
(1) 16 oz. Kleen N Shine
(1) 16 oz. Kleen N Shield
(1) 4 oz. Silicabright
(1) 4 oz. Etch removal cream
(1) 4 oz. GS 4 (Covers 60-80 sq. ft. of marble)
(1) 4 oz. GS 5 (Covers 60-80 sq. ft. of marble)

1 oz. can seal approximately 40 sq. ft. of porous marble.

Includes seal book and videos

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Granite Shield's Marble Countertop Care Kit for Honed Marble

Granite Shield’s Marble Care for Honed Marble for those who insist on having their marble countertops looking the best at all times. Kit comes with items to keep a kitchen easy to clean. Kit includes 16 oz. bottles each of Kleen N Shield, Kleen N Shine, Nustone Kleen, 8 oz. bottle of Silicabright restoration cream in a plastic bottle, 1 microfiber sponge, 1 Scotch-Brite pad, 1 white terry cloth towel and 2 microfiber towels.

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Granite Shield's Marble Countertop Care Kit for Polished Marble

Granite Shield’s Marble Care for Polished Marble for those who insist on having the shinest marble countertops possible at all times. Kit comes with items to keep a kitchen easy to clean and the shiniest ever. Kit includes 16 oz. bottles each of Kleen N Shield, Kleen N Shine, Nustone Kleen, 4 oz. bottle of Etch removal cream in a plastic bottle, 1 microfiber sponge, 1 Scotch-Brite pad, 1 white terry cloth towel and 2 microfiber towels.

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Granite Shield’s Care Products for Honed Countertops

Granite Shield’s Care Products for Honed Countertops for those who insist on having their honed stone countertops looking the best at all times. Kit comes with items to keep a kitchen easy to clean. Kit includes 16 oz. bottles each of Kleen N Shield, Nustone Kleen, 1 microfiber sponge, 1 Scotch-Brite pad, 1 white terry cloth towel and 2 microfiber towels.

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Granite Shield’s Shiny Granite Supreme

Granite Shield’s Shiny Granite Supreme for those who insist on having the shinest granite countertops possible at all times or one's that just simply have cleaning product buildup. Includes the heaviest duty cleaner Kleen N Shield to help remove stuck on food and other things that simply can't be removed by scrubbing surface. Kit comes with items to keep a kitchen easy to clean and the shiniest ever. 16 oz. bottles each of Kleen N Shine, Kleen N Shield and Granite Kleen, 8 oz. bottle of Silicabright Restoration Cream in a plastic bottle, 1 microfiber sponge, 1 Scotch-Brite pad, 1 white terry cloth towel and 2 microfiber towels.

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Granite Shield’s Shiny Granite Economy Supreme

Granite Shield’s Shiny Granite Economy Supreme for those who insist on having the shinest granite countertops possible at all times or one's that just simply have cleaning product buildup. Includes the heaviest duty cleaner Kleen N Shield to help remove stuck on food and other things that simply can't be removed by scrubbing surface. Kit comes with items to keep a kitchen easy to clean and the shiniest ever. 4 oz. brushed aluminum bottles each of Kleen N Shine, Kleen N Shield and Granite Kleen, 4 oz. bottle of Silicabright Restoration Cream in a plastic bottle, 1 microfiber sponge, 1 Scotch-Brite pad, 1 white terry cloth towel and 2 microfiber towels.

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Granite Shield's Shiny Granite Trio Grande

Granite Shield’s Shiny Granite Trio for those who insist on having the shinest granite countertops possible at all times or one's that just simply have cleaning product buildup. Kit comes with items to keep a kitchen easy to clean and the shiniest ever. 16 oz. bottles each of Kleen N Shine and Granite Kleen, 8 oz. bottle of Silicabright Restoration Cream in a plastic bottle, 1 microfiber sponge, 1 Scotch-Brite pad, 1 white terry cloth towel and 2 microfiber towels.

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Granite Shield's Shiny Granite Trio

Granite Shield’s Shiny Granite Trio for those who insist on having the shinest granite countertops possible at all times or one's that just simply have cleaning product buildup. Kit comes with items to keep a kitchen easy to clean and the shiniest ever. 4 oz. brushed aluminum bottles each of Kleen N Shine and Granite Kleen, 4 oz. bottle of Silicabright Restoration Cream in a plastic bottle, 1 microfiber sponge, 1 Scotch-Brite pad, 1 white terry cloth towel and 1 microfiber towel.

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Granite Shield Do It Yourself Kit for Permanently Sealing Granite

Do It Yourself Kit for permanently sealing granite countertops with lifetime sealer

Granite Shield Lifetime Sealer DIY Kit Includes:

(2) Microfiber cloths
(10) Terry cloth towels
(4) Nitril gloves
(2) Razor blades
(1) 4 oz. Granite Kleen
(1) 4 oz. Kleen N Shine
(1) 4 oz. Silicabright
(1) 4 oz. GS 1 (Covers 60-80 sq. ft. of granite)
(1) 4 oz. GS 2 (Covers 60-80 sq. ft. of granite)
(1) 4 oz. GS 3 (Covers 60-80 sq. ft. of granite)
(1) 4 oz. GS 4 (Covers 60-80 sq. ft. of granite)
(1) 4 oz. GS 5 (Covers 60-80 sq. ft. of granite)

Why Choose Granite Shield?

Warranty

1 oz. can seal approximately 40 sq. ft. of porous granite.

Lifetime Granite Sealer DIY Kit Testimonials

Includes seal book and videos

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Granite Shield's Complete Car Detail Grande

Granite Shield's Complete Car Detail Grande comes with everything to protect the cars surfaces such as the rims, body of car and windshield. The Granite Shield's glass sealing process used also on glass shower doors was applied to a Chevy truck. The driver's side was sealed with the process and the passenger side is unsealed. A bucket of mud was thrown on the entire car windshield. The results - shouldn't you have your glass protected by Granite Shield?

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Granite Shield's Complete Car Detail Economy

Granite Shield's Complete Car Detail Economy comes with everything to protect the cars surfaces such as the rims, body of car and windshield. The Granite Shield's glass sealing process used also on glass shower doors was applied to a Chevy truck. The driver's side was sealed with the process and the passenger side is unsealed. A bucket of mud was thrown on the entire car windshield. The results - shouldn't you have your glass protected by Granite Shield?

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Granite Shield's Car Windshield Sealer Do It Yourself Kit

The Granite Shield's glass sealing process used also on glass shower doors was applied to a Chevy truck. The driver's side was sealed with the process and the passenger side is unsealed. A bucket of mud was thrown on the entire car windshield. The results - shouldn't you have your glass protected by Granite Shield?

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Granite Shield's Stainless Steel Appliance & Sink Do It Yourself Seal Kit

Granite Shield's Stainless Steel Appliance & Sink Do It Yourself Seal Kit

One of the most desired appliances and even sinks today are stainless steel. The problem is stainless steel gets streaks, watermarks and fingerprints. If you notice even at the store they are streaked. Granite Shield eliminates that problem. The Granite Shield process to treating stainless steel removes the oxidation normally found in stainless steel and once we remove the oxidation we replace with a chemical that permanently bonds to the metal. Once that is done we put a protective polymer on the surface that reduces streaking, watermarks and fingerprinting. With the Granite Shield process your stainless steel appliances and sinks have never looked so good. You'll notice a vibrant glow and seeing colors you never knew your stainless steel had before. Stainless steel that has been protected with the Granite Shield process should be maintained at least once a month with Granite Shield's Kleen N Shine cleaner and occasionally with Silicabright and you'll have the most beautiful stainless steel forever.

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Granite Shield's Shower Walls & Glass Shower Door Do It Yourself Seal Kit

Do It Yourself Kit for sealing shower walls & glass shower door

The best available protection for ceramic, porcelain, granite, marble, travertine tiles & glass.

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Granite Shield's Do It Yourself Glass Shower Door Seal Kit Premier

Do you hate squeegeing your shower daily? Hate the hardwater deposits sticking to your shower door when you don't squeegee? Well Granite Shield is your answer. Granite Shield Do It Yourself Shower Door Kit can remove and eliminate hardwater deposits from sticking to your shower door and includes the protective treatment for commercial glass, Granite Shield's Crystashield glass coating, can be applied to new or installed glass. This chemical process links oxygen with carbon in the porous surface, blocking hydrolysis, making it super hydrophobic and repellent. Water beads up and runs off like quicksilver.

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Granite Shield's Maintenance Kit for Man Made Quartz & Artificial Stone Countertops

Have one of those countertops that just conveniently fit over your existing countertop or a man made quartz countertop that the color needs to be enhanced or needs to be more repellent? Granite Shield can solve that problem making the color deeper, enhanced and even more repellent then the countertop ever was. Great for CaesarStone, Silestone and Granite Transformations.

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Granite Shield's Shiny Trio for Man Made Quartz Countertops Grande

Granite Shield's Shiny Trio Granite cleaning products for man made artificial stone countertops such as CaesarStone, Silestone and Granite Transformations.

Granite Shield’s Shiny Granite Trio Grande for those who insist on having the shinest countertops possible at all times or one's that just simply have cleaning product buildup. Kit comes with items to keep a kitchen easy to clean and the shiniest ever. 16 oz. bottles each of Kleen N Shine and Granite Kleen, 8 oz. bottle of Silicabright Restoration Cream in a plastic bottle, 1 microfiber sponge, 1 Scotch-Brite pad, 1 white terry cloth towel and 2 microfiber towels.

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Granite Shield's Shiny Trio for Man Made Quartz Countertops

Granite Shield's Shiny Trio cleaning products for man made artificial stone countertops such as CaesarStone, Silestone and Granite Transformations.

Granite Shield’s Shiny Trio for quartz countertops for those who insist on having the shinest countertops possible at all times or one's that just simply have cleaning product buildup. Kit comes with items to keep a kitchen easy to clean and the shiniest ever. 4 oz. brushed aluminum bottles each of Kleen N Shine and Granite Kleen, 4 oz. bottle of Silicabright Restoration Cream in a plastic bottle, 1 microfiber sponge, 1 Scotch-Brite pad, 1 white terry cloth towel and 1 microfiber towel.

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Granite Shield Sealing Artificial Man Made Quartz Stones Enhancing & Making More Repellent & Shiny

Granite Shield Sealing Absolute Black Enhancing Color & Making It More Repellent & Shinier