Countertops Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Countertops
This report is a short summary and general guide of maintenance recommendations and processes which have proved practical for countertops in Pennsylvania over the years. It should not be assumed that any particular process description or recommendation is suitable for any particular project or situation without qualification. ...Countertops Maintenance
Composition: Calcite, Calcium CarbonateHardness: Soft
Absorption: Oil, Water
Limitations: Absorbs oils and other liquids, easily scratched, acid sensitive
Sealer: Penetrating type siloxane or fluoropolymer
Cleaner: Natural Soap or Neutral pH detergent
Finish: Polished - liquid Paste wax ; others: none ...
Limestone Stone Maintenance
Composition: Calcite, Calcium CarbonateHardness : Soft
Absorption : Oil, Water
Limitations : Absorbs oils and other liquids, easily scratched, acid sensitive, polished-interior use only
Sealer : Penetrating type siloxane/fluoropolymer
Cleaner: Natural Soap or Neutral pH detergent ...
Granite Stone Maintenance
Composition: Quartz, Feldspar (varies)Hardness : Hard
Absorption : Varies - Oil, Water
Limitations : Absorbs oils and other liquids, brittle
Sealer : Sub-surface repellents - oil repellent type recommended
Cleaner: Neutral pH detergent or pure soap
Finish: None Normally - Wax OK ...
Slate Stone Maintenance
Composition: Muscovite Chlorite (wide variation in composition)Hardness : Soft - easily scratched
Absorption : Low - medium oil, water other liquids
Limitations : Absorbs oils/ liquids, cleft planes can spall
Sealer : Sub-surface repellents oil repellent type recommended
Cleaner: Neutral pH detergent or pure soap
Finish: Acrylic OK - wax OK ...