- Granite is a porous stone surface, meaning that the slab of countertop will need to be sealed. Sealing granite can be time-consuming and costly. Granite needs to be sealed at least once per year, and will cost a consumer an average of $400 per 25 square feet, as of October 2010.
- While granite is known for being heat-resistant, placing hot items on granite countertops can cause damage, such as rings where the item sat on the counter or a loss of luster in the stone.
- While granite countertops can easily be wiped clean, the use of harsh cleaners with bleach or with abrasive textures can cause the granite to lose sheen and cause cracks in the countertop itself. Granite countertop manufactures have several cleaning products recommended for hard surface counters. Consulting the countertop's owner manual for cleaning product recommendations can save time and money.
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