Cleaners for Galaxy Black Granite
Wow, I am so impressed by the extensive knowledge and forthright way it is presented. I am having Galaxy Black Granite countertops installed in my Kitchen and have just had Galaxy Black Granite tiles laid in my Foyer. I'm planning to also use them as a hearth for my fireplace and on its facia. I have read your advice that you do not seal Galaxy Black and that is actually gabbro. So here are the questions...1) is it ok to do the fireplace in the Galaxy Black? 2) do I use the same method & cleaners on the floor as I do the counter? 3) Can you tell me which of your products are best for these purposes so I can purchase and start using them right away.4) how can I tell if this is really Black Galaxy? Thanks...
Dear MaryEllen:
Why, thank you for your nice words! :-)
Be very, VERY careful with Black Galaxy. If it is the real thing is one of the very best stones that money can buy, but it if it doctored (by the factory), you're going to be in a world of hurt!!
Check the slab your fabricator will be cutting your projects from and make sure that there are no dark runs on the side of the slab (the entire slab - not just a piece cut out of it). If there are, rejct the material without any hesitation!
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Article ID: 251
Created On: Fri, Jul 27, 2007 at 4:13 AM
Last Updated On: Fri, Jul 27, 2007 at 12:00 AM
Authored by: Maurizio Bertoli [mail@mbstone.com]
Online URL: https://marblecleaning.org/knowledgebase/article.php?id=251