"Rick & Cyndi" > wrote in message
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>>I recently got granite countertops from a local installer. The kind of
>> granite is SHIVAKASHI PINK. The installer had sealed the countertops
>> after installation, but yet water is seeping into it and water
>> marks/spots stays until the water evoporates. After my complaint,
>> installer applied the Bellinzoni Super Sealant but water is still going
>> into the granite although it takes few minutes for it to penatrate.
>> Installer then said, some stones like SHIVAKASHI PINK are more porous
>> than others and it is okay even if water pours in. He said, oil will
>> not leave any stains though. After some heaving cooking and frying, we
>> did notice some oil stains on it though.
>>
>> Can somebody help me with following questions :-
>>
>> 1) Is SHIVA KASHI PINK really a very porous stone?
>> 2) Is it okay if water goes into the granite? Is it possible that
>> someother things can also go with the water?
>> 3) Since, we also have backsplash between the oven and fan, we have
>> already started noticing grease stains on it, which can't be okay. But
>> does it mean oily fumes are also penatrating into the granite? Is it
>> normal?
>> 4) Do I have any protection as a customer? The installer keeps saying
>> that he gives Life long guarantee but there is nothing written?
>> Thanks for your help.
>> AJ
>>
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> AJ,
>
> Try these folks. http://www.coloroc.com/ They seem to be quite
> knowledgeable.
>
> Another company to try is: http://www.keysgranite.com/
>
> One other company I can think of is: http://mysticgranite.com/
>
> I have dealt with all three of these companies either directly and
> indirectly and have only had great results. *Disclaimer* I reap nothing
> for sharing their information with you.
>
> HTH,
> Cyndi
you will continue to have problems. various materials will enter the stone
and leave stains that won't come out.
you only have 2 choices: seal and removal. you can put on multiple coats of
sealant, and it will need to be redone every few years.