Should You DIY Resurfacing For Your Granite Kitchen Countertops Or Not?

  • October 26th, 2020
Should You DIY Resurfacing For Your Granite Kitchen Countertops Or Not?

Your kitchen is one of the most used areas in your house, and your countertops take a lot of beating on a daily basis. Over time, they may get worn out or even damaged from knife marks and scratches, cracks, and burns. Those flaws may leave your countertops looking unsightly.

So what do you do if your countertops are in this condition and they’re made from granite?

Even though granite countertops look impregnable, they are a bit porous. Don’t worry because you can refinish them instead of replacing them.

 

DIY Resurfacing

 

Fortunately, you can get a resurfacing kit that will allow you to do some repairs and cleaning to your granite kitchen countertops. However, before you do, if you see any oil stains on your countertops that appear as dark spots, you can clean those first using acetone and baking soda. Spread the mixture on the spots, and let it sit there for 24 hours. Afterward, you can brush it away and rinse the countertops with water.

Granite resurfacing won’t take you that long to finish, but time is of the essence to get the most out of it. To do this, make sure you use all the chemicals included in the kit.

Basically, the process begins using the scrubbing compound, and then followed by the crystallizer, and finished off with a sealer. Keep in mind that there are different refinishing kits available in the market today, which means that not all products will be formulated the same and designed to be used in the same way. Therefore, make sure you read the directions that come with the kit.

 

Professional Resurfacing

 

On the other hand, if you don’t feel like taking on the task yourself, you can hire a professional to do the resurfacing instead. This is ideal if you have a vast kitchen to care for plus more important things to deal with.

A professional resurfacing service involves a more thorough process that will deliver better results compared to resurfacing kits. Moreover, professionals may also help identify issues in your kitchen that can potentially turn into major problems.

Additionally, you don’t need to spend a lot of money on this. Many homeowners think that opting for professional refinishing services is costly. Although they’re more expensive than a resurfacing kit, they won’t exactly break the bank, and you get excellent results that you can benefit from for many years to come.

Whether you choose to DIY or not, you don’t need to spend a lot of money on your granite countertops, especially when you see visible flaws. Granite is expensive, and refinishing is enough to keep them in good condition. Evaluate the needs of your granite countertops first to help you decide whether it’s better to DIY it or hire a professional.

If you are in need of professional resurfacing services for kitchen countertops and other areas of your home, we can help you here at CDH Resurfacing Solutions. Contact us today to set an appointment.