We are about to purchase Black Galaxy 12" tile for our countertop, which we will install ourselves. We did the "lemon juice" test, with no evidence that the lemon juice had any effect on the tile (I.E. the lemon juice was not absorb ed nor was the surface discolored.) CAN WE CONCLUDE THAT THIS TILE IS REALLY A GOOD PRODUCT AND SAFE TO BUY? ARE THERE OTHER ITEMS THAT COULD HARM THIS TILE? sINCE IT LPASSED THE LEMON TEST, COULD IT STILL BE ETCHED BY OTHER SOURCES?

 

Dear Jerry:

 

“ CAN WE CONCLUDE THAT THIS TILE IS REALLY A GOOD PRODUCT AND SAFE TO BUY? ”

 

It sure does sound like it is good stuff.

 

“ SINCE IT LPASSED THE LEMON TEST, COULD IT STILL BE ETCHED BY OTHER SOURCES? ”

 

No, it shouldn't. Except Hydrofluoric Acid, of course.

 

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