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Natural Stone and Solid Surface Countertops Cleaning, Sealing, Honing, Repair - Atlanta, GA
Countertops Polished, Repaired, Protected
Have your natural stone or solid surface countertops, bar tops, tables, and other furniture tops lost their shine? Are they stained, scratched, or etched? What about chips or worse yet, cracks or breaks? Our technicians can resolve all of these issues, as well as provide cleaning and sealing services (when necessary), and education in the appropriate cleaning products for your specific needs and surfaces.
Cleaning & Sealing
Some natural stone types are more porous than others, and the more porous a natural stone is, the more susceptible it is to staining. Your countertops will be easier to keep clean with periodic professional deep cleaning services, using non-acidic, highly-effective cleaning solutions. Once your tops are cleaned and restored, we may recommend you have us seal them to enhance their stain resistance. We say, “may” because not all stone needs to be sealed. Highly polished stone may not even take an impregnating sealer. But, if sealing is recommended, know that sealing represents an inexpensive, preventative measure against stain damage, because it buys you time to wipe up spills before they become stains.
Stain Removal
Stains happen. Sometimes there’s just no way around it. If you find yourself with a stained countertop, don’t hesitate to contact us. DEZ Services can resolve most stains in all types of natural stone. In many cases we can simply guide you with what to do. Let us get your counters looking beautiful again.
Etch Removal
Many foods and drinks are acidic, and while most granite is not acid sensitive, many other types of natural stone are, and this can result in etching. Though some people mistake etching for a stain or “water spots,” it is actually acid damage to the surface of the stone. Fortunately, the skilled technicians at DEZ Services can remove this damage, as well as scratch marks and dullness, and refinish your countertops to like-new condition. We will also educate you in ways to prevent this kind of damage, such as always using cutting boards, preferably ones with a groove around the edge to prevent overflow of liquids.
Honing & Polishing
Can you tell what part of the counter you work on most because it’s duller than the rest? Do you have etching damage from acidic substances?
Maybe you accidently slid a pan across the surface or someone forgot to use a cutting board and now you have scratches on your beautiful countertop. It’s the sort of thing that can stand out on an otherwise pristine countertop and just drive you nuts!
Or maybe it’s just time for a change of pace? DEZ Services honing and polishing services can restore the evenly polished glory of your countertops, change that highly polished finish to a honed (matte or satin) one or vice versa, delivering just the look you want.
Breaks, Cracks & Chip Repair
Pots and other cooking implements can be heavy and no matter how durable the surface, if you drop something on it at just the right (or the wrong!) angle – bang! Now you’ve got a chip. Or worse yet, your countertop has become cracked or even broken. DEZ Services can expertly repair most scratches, chips and cracks in a seamless manner.
Frequently Asked Question
Q. Do all countertops need to be sealed?
Not necessarily. Whether your countertop needs sealing depends on the type of stone and how it was finished. Highly polished stone is naturally less porous and may not even take an impregnating sealer, so sealing every countertop as a blanket rule isn’t the right approach. During your service, we’ll examine your specific stone and let you know whether sealing is recommended and why it will help protect against stains.
Q. Can etching on my countertop be repaired, or do I need to replace it?
In most cases, etching can be repaired rather than requiring a full replacement. Etching is acid damage to the surface of the stone, not a stain, and our technicians can hone and refinish the affected area back to a like new look. We’ll also walk you through simple habits, like always using a cutting board, that help prevent etching from happening again.
Q. What's the difference between honing and polishing a countertop?
Polishing brings out a glossy, reflective shine, while honing creates a smoother matte or satin finish with much less shine. Both are valid finishes, and which one is right for you often comes down to personal preference as well as how visible scratches or etching are on your particular countertop. DEZ Services can move your countertop between the two finishes or simply refresh whichever finish you already have. Once it’s done, our Care Guide has simple tips for keeping either finish looking its best day to day.
Q. Can a cracked or chipped countertop actually be fixed?
Yes, in most cases. DEZ Services routinely repairs chips, cracks, and even breaks in natural stone and solid surface countertops, blending the repair seamlessly into the surrounding stone so it doesn’t stand out. The right approach depends on the size and location of the damage, so it’s best to have a technician take a look before assuming the countertop needs to be replaced.
Q. How often should countertops be professionally cleaned?
Periodic professional deep cleaning helps keep porous stone countertops easier to maintain between visits and reduces the chance of stains setting in. How often you need it depends on the stone type and how much daily use the countertop gets, so it’s worth asking your technician for a recommendation specific to your surface during the first visit.
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If you are in the Atlanta, GA area, contact us to discuss how can we restore your countertops or other stone surfaces. Call (404) 984-5598 or use our CONTACT FORM to send us a message.
