Is there a list of the most common "granite" materials that shows which are really granite and the maintenance required (sealing)? I am willing to pay for such a list.

 

Dear Gary:

Even if such a list would exist, it would not be reliable. It much depends on the grading of the slabs (which officially doesn't even exist), on whether or not the slabs were resined by the factory and other factors that can be summarized in two words: knowledge and professionalism. I still have to find a substitute for those!

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Thank you.

Ciao and good luck,

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