Actually no most granite countertops do not need to be sealed and in some cases sealing can cause damage.
Can wood be sealed on granite.
Depending on how often you use the countertops and how light or dark the granite is you may need to seal it anywhere from every three months to yearly.
Sealers at home improvement stores cost around 15.
Wood has its grain and stone has its porosity.
And of course more lightly colored granite is more likely to show stains than darker colors so if you have a white or other pale colored granite countertop it s important to be extra vigilant.
It is like any other organic material.
It can be difficult to tell with natural finish because after the clear coat should look just like the wood panel it was coated in no different.
Also avoid returning any kitchenware to the counter until after.
Nonetheless granite experts recommend waiting a full 48 hours before wiping a newly sealed granite countertop with anything wet.
A properly sealed surface helps to avoid damage.
However some granite is more absorbent than other types of granite and sealing does have the benefit of creating a barrier that can cause liquids to bead up instead of soak in.
Dark colored granites and polished marble and travertine can be sealed less frequently.
Consult a trusted countertop company for guidance on how often to seal your countertops.
Light colored and white granites and un polished honed tumbled softer stones such as marble some travertine and limestone and onyx may need sealing every 1 3 years.
Sealing your granite is one of the many things you just need to put up with if you want to own this type of countertop.
Not at all in some cases.
Every 3 5 years or.
When you think about it it should come as no surprise that granite needs to be sealed.