DO NOT
Stand, Climb, or place extreme weight on your countertops or overhang.
Care for Stone Countertops
Maintenance
You may be considering purchasing a stone countertop or maybe you just had one installed. Here are some suggestions on how to care for granite and marble and how to keep it in good condition.
Let’s start with what NOT to use to clean your stone countertops:
- DO NOT use products containing LEMON, VINEGAR, or other acids that may dull or etch the stone.
- DO NOT use SCOURING POWDERS or ABRASIVE CREAMS/GEL that may scratch some stone.
Daily Cleaning
- Use neutral cleaner made for natural stone or a mild liquid dishwashing detergent and warm water.
- Rinse thoroughly after washing, and dry with a soft cloth.
- To remove crusty, dried-on spills, allow water to sit on the spot until it softens & just wipe away. This may take several minutes.
Removing Soap Scum
- Use a non-acidic soap scum remover (such as Simple Green Lime Scale Remover)
- Use a razor scraper to lightly and carefully scrape the soap scum off of the surface. Keep the razor flat and use caution not to gouge the corners into the stone.
- Once the soap scum is scraped off, wash the entire area and scrub with a scrub brush or old toothbrush.
- Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth
Removing Stains
- Surface stains can often be removed by cleaning with an appropriate cleaning product or household chemical (such as acetone, 12% hydrogen peroxide, or denatured alcohol).
- If these products do not remove the stain, call us for an appointment to assess & remove the stain.
Sealing & Re-sealing
As a precaution against staining, we seal most countertops with an impregnating sealer. Sealing does not make the countertops impenetrable to staining, rather it makes them more stain resistant. Impregnating sealers reduce the rate of absorption, allowing far more time to clean a spill. If neglected for an extended period, a spill could potentially penetrate & stain the stone. Always wipe up spills as quickly as possible.
Some stones (mostly polished dark colors – black & green) are very dense and do not easily stain. These colors will require sealing less often. Lighter colors are usually more porous and will require sealing more frequently.
Try the Water Test to determine if it’s time to re-seal:
- Drip some water on your countertop.
- If the puddle darkens quickly, then sealing is required.
- If the puddle takes several minutes to darken, you may want to apply 1 or more coats of sealer.
To Re-Seal Stone
- Purchase a penetrating or impregnating sealer (such as Miracle 511 Impregnator Sealer), which can be purchased from a home improvement store or local hardware store.
- Remove all items from tops & clean tops following steps for daily cleaning.
- Allow 15 – 30 minutes for tops to completely dry.
- Follow manufacturer’s directions for application (may require spray-on or wipe on application).
- Depending on the absorbency of your stone, multiple applications may be required.
- Allow to completely dry between applications.
- Stone is sealed when the product beads-up on top and no longer absorbs into the stone.
- Wipe off the remaining product, allow stone to dry completely, and clean following steps for daily cleaning
Polishing
Natural Stone Polish (such as Hope’s Perfect Granite or Granite Gold Polish) can be used periodically to enhance the appearance of the stone’s polished finish. Polish should only be used on a weekly or monthly basis to avoid build-up & residue. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s directions for applying the product.
Call for an appointment to visit our showroom and start your project today!
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USE CAUTION
Placing hot pots and pans directly on countertops. Use a trivet if available. Stone will absorb heat from the pot or pan, so use caution with the area until it’s safely cooled.
NOT RECOMMENDED
Cutting directly on countertops could possibly scratch the surface, and WILL dull your knives.
What Our Clients are Saying About Stone Creations
Stone Creations did my guest bathroom’s vanity and it came out amazing!
Very clean work.
Shannon, Bubba, and Celeste were very easy to work with always kept in touch when it came to my bathroom!
Highly recommended.
Bridget ArdeneauxProject Date: May 2015
Proffessional Staff, Competitive Pricing, and My Client and I were Completely Satisfied with their Quality of Work and Job-Site Attitude.
Highly Recommend … I will work with Stone Creations again on future projects.
Mission: Design, llcProject Date: July 2015
As a quality renovations contractor in a competitive market we rely on our subcontractors to be at their top of their game,
From when we first started working with Stone Creations over 4 years ago, we have always experienced the best in service and installation. Professional sales people in show room, stock materials displayed, remnants categorized and displayed, excellent fabrication and installation, clean polite installers.
Our clients are always impressed with the kind and friendly service from start to finish.
We are always impressed with excellent finished product.
It has always been said, a contractor is only as good as their subs.
Thank you, Stone Creations,
John
JCD Constructions Services LLC
J.C.D. Construction Services L.L.C.Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
They provided professional service, timely estimates at fair cost, great service, and a high quality of installation. Moreover, everyone within the company demonstrated a high level of product knowledge and complete awareness of our customers needs. With there newly constructed showroom and “State of Art” fabrication facility, its a great place for our customers to view there products and get sound advise; not to mention they can see there material is professionally handled. A Company that re-invests in oneself is a company that is worth doing business with. They have been performing our work for over 9 + years, and is a company that understands the importance of relations.
Highly Recommend!!
rodberg01Project Date: September 2015
Great company, quality service! Professional and timely from first consultation through installation. I have used Stone Creations for a variety of stone fabrication and installation on approximately 30 projects and have been satisfied on every one.
Brandon NoggerathProject Date: April 2015
Stone Creations is second to none. There may be cheaper companies out there but you don’t have to worry about the end result. They stand behind all of their work.
mayeaux1March 2015
Cut and installed a granite counter top for an outdoor kitchen, L-shape with a large grill and sink. All work was completed as requested. Cuts and placement were perfect. Price was reasonable and job was completed in a timely manner. After the work was completed, they cleaned up the area and left the job site looking good!
ronkparksProject Date: July 2015
We have used Stone Creations (granite installer) located in Covington, LA for the past 10 years. They always do a great job, stand behind their work and meet deadlines.
rsslipProject Date: March 2015
Stone Creations is one of the most reliable companies I deal with in my business as a Realtor. They have helped me on numerous occasions not only with quick quotes for my clients, but in actually providing the granite and installation in a timely manner. Their employees are very professional and courteous as well. When it came time to renovate my own home they were the only granite company that I called!
hemmcyntProject Date: June 2014