Granite is an igneous rock that is available in different colors such as pink, dark gray, and black. It makes up a large proportion of the earth's crust. It is hard and tough which makes it perfect for building construction. Granite is a natural source of radiation in the environment. It usually has uranium content. In spite of this, it is not considered a health hazard to humans.

Granite is often utilized for building and house construction. It is also used as a substitute for marble because it is more durable and as beautiful and artistic. Kitchen tables that are made up by granite are usually polished granites for more glamorous effect. Granite are low in permeability, and not flexible. These are traits that indicate strength and durability which makes granite in demand in the market. Quarrying of granite is one of the thriving businesses today.

Aside from quarrying, construction using granite as raw material is also a popular undertaking today. Some knowledge in handling granite is indeed a valuable thing that, not only engineers and construction workers, but also ordinary people can use when the need arises. One of the know-hows in granite construction is the way to seals granite. Sealing granite is important is maintaining its durability and quality. Granite tends to absorb water when it is not sealed. When this happens, granite stains appear affecting the asthetic value of your furniture or walls where the granite is part of. Everyone desires to take good care of their house and furniture to keep it beautiful and lively. Sealing granite every now and then is the first step to protect your house.

Sealing granite is very easy. But motivating yourself to do it is the hard part. People are preoccupied by a lot of activities nowadays that even a small chore becomes hard to do. The first step is to commit yourself to a responsibility of taking care of your belongings. The responsibility of preserving granite is much like owning a dog. You don't wait for the dog to die before you feed it. For the granite, you don't wait until it exhibits stain before you seal it. When stain appears, it is permanent. We don't want that to happen.

You will need a granite sealer, which available in any hardware stores. Granite sealer is applied to the granite once a year. It will not really consume much of your time. Some granite sealer, though, needs to be applied every six months.

To avoid a monumental mistake, start with only a small area. Use a rag to apply the granite sealer uniformly on the granite surface. The sealer will penetrate the stone. Leave it for around five minutes until it becomes dry. After that, apply a second layer of granite sealer using a rag again. This layer will give more protection to the surface. Leave it there for around two hours. After waiting for two hours, repeat the process again. The number of repetition depends on the condition of the granite surface. If it is not in a good condition then you might want to repeat the process for the third time. Finally test an small area by spilling water and leaving it for a few minutes. If it doesn't stain, then you are done.