I have black 12"X12" squares of granite installed as a kitchen countertop, the seams are so noticable instead of black they look gray. What can I use to make the seams look shiny black? I went to the hardware store to see about using black silicone caulking, but the salesman talked me out of it. thank you.

 

Dear Karen:

Let me see if I understand you correctly: by seams you mean the grout lines are not as black and shiny as the tiles, right?

Well, that salesman should limit himself at doing what's good at, which clearly does not include stone work. J

In fact, latex-based silicone caulking is the material that I encourage people to use all the time when installing stone tiles countertops!

It's is black, it is shiny and totally stain-proof. What else do you want from one single product?! J

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