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I am moving into a new apartment with brand new Pietra di Cardosa kitchen countertops. I like to cook, so I will be using the countertops often and want to avoid stains, etching, etc. I have read online that even lemon juice will cause etching/pitting, and the stone is very porous so easy to stain. Is there any way to avoid these problems? An impregnator/penetrating sealer may help prevent stains, but what about etching? Is there such a thing as a surface sealer that creates a clear film on top of the counter that will be water-tight and prevent etching? Perhaps some kind of hard clear epoxy or resin? Or should I put a layer of glass over all the countertops? Any other advice? Thanks.
Dear Craig:
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I have read online that even lemon juice will cause etching/pitting
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Correct. And that is why Pietra di Cardoso is the last thing that you want in a kitchen.
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Is there any way to avoid these problems? An impregnator/penetrating sealer may help prevent stains, but what about etching?
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Like you already concluded, an impregnator will help (and only help) prevent staining. Nothing will prevent etchings.
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Is there such a thing as a surface sealer that creates a clear film on top of the counter that will be water-tight and prevent etching?
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Nope.
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Perhaps some kind of hard clear epoxy or resin?
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Nope. Well… there are a few, but they always represent a “solution” much worse than the problem, not to mention that they look awful!
L
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Or should I put a layer of glass over all the countertops?
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Indeed, that would be the only solution.
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Mauri
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