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Kashmir Gold Granite

Dear Mr.Bertoli We have installed Kashmir Gold granite worktops in our kitchen. We were warned that this one of the more porous granites, but decided to take the risk. Generally they still look good with lots of TLC, but a small spot of grease or oil needs to be treated if possible. Could you possibly give me some advice relating to this particular granite. Many many thanks Bryn Stocker.
 

Dear Bryn: (Please, call me Maurizio or simply MB.)

Unfortunately your stone is indeed among the most absorbent “granites” on the market (in reality is a metamorphic rock of gneiss group, namely granulite – pretty far from geological granite). And, unfortunately again, not too many impregnators can do a really good job at sealing it.

As for your current stains, they're no biggie.

When it comes to stain removal, either you buy one of those expensive “Professional kits” (that true professionals seldom use!) at a stone retailer near you, or you can spend less money and get our comprehensive guidelines on how to remove stains by using inexpensive and far more effective means that you may already have in your household! Such impressive piece of literature will also tell you how to tell stains apart from “stains”, and what to do about the latter! It does carry a small price tag, and you can order it by logging on at:   http://www.mbstone.com/literature/literature.htm.   It's available in pay-per-download format and it's much cheaper than any kit on the market! Not to mention the little and much needed support you'd be giving to the cause – your cause - since every single penny of the cost of the article will be used to support it.

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Ciao and good luck,

Mauri zio Bertoli

 

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