I have new granite counters, which have a very shiny surface. Will applying this sealer dull the shine? I don't want a matte finish.
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No, it will not dull it; just follow the instructions on the bottle! I've used this on my last two homes, which both have granite countertops.
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No, the sealer won't give you a matte finish. It is rather oily though, you'll have to buff the excess off.
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I do not think it will dull the shine (but it will not make it shinier either). The trick it not to leave the sealer on granite too long.
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Miracle sealants 511 should not dull your granite finish. I apply it every six months to both granite, ceramic, and sanded grout surfaces and find that it brightens the appearance and brings out the shine and depth of the grain of the stone. Just remember to follow the manufacturer's instructions and be sure to clean the granite before application.
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It's a sealer with a gloss finish. I'm not sure what you're using it on, but it's meant for absorptive surfaces like rough stone and grout. It's not meant for an already sealed surface or a very smooth surface like granite. Be careful not to let water sit on it for too long. If water sits on the finish, it gets kind of soft and milky. I used it on the slate tile backsplash of our kitchen and it worked perfectly.
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Yes, when I used this product on my natural slate floors, it gave a nice, shiny finish. Although I had been looking for more of a matte finish, it looked very nice and I will use it again.
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I use it on the edges of granite that is not shiny and also on a black granite composite kitchen sink. Shines it all up.
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I've been using it on my granite counter top for several months now and have not noticed any issues. I try to use a specific granite cleaner as often as possible (I like Method) - because those have ingredients that help prolong the sealant on the granite. But the Seventh Generation soap is very mild and has not caused any issues for me so far.
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It depends on what kind of sealer is allready on the stone,If it is a topical sealer it will not let the color enhancer of the new sealer take affect and the areas were the old sealer is worn off it will.So this will greatly affect the final look of the new sealer.
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we have granite with quartz. But it was recommended to us to seal the counters beforehand. It's much easier to clean the counters now. We will put more sealer on I think every 2-3 years.
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Its just a densifier and in pore sealer so it dries matte finish but makes it harder and reduces any dusting. If you want just a topical sealer to make it shinny the get a water based sealer that doesn't leave a "wet look"
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I don't think it will give you any luster. I use it on granite countertopsfor cleaning and sealing. I think you want another product designed for floors.
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I used this to remove a wet look sealer from my indoor slate, and it worked great. The key is to use absorbant towels to remove all of the dissolved goo, while it is still wet, otherwise it turns shiny again when the remover evaporates.
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I would not cut on it on purpose. But if you forget what you are doing and it happens, it won't show much. We've had our counter top film on for about a year now, and slight cuts/burns don't show very much unless you point it out. I think the busy granite pattern hides a lot of imperfections, such as any seams when installing.
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It is not shiny. It is a permanent finish. For my cork floor I originally sealed with 4 wipe-on/wipe-off coats (very thin) and it looks very natural. I intend to re-seal with one coat about once a year.
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Nicole - Thank you for the email. Have you sealed the repair and now are trying to dull the shine down? If so, this is because the shine in the sealer is high and if your tile is a flat it will be tough. I would suggest taking some nail polish remover or rubbing alcohol and rubbing the area softly to remove the lacquer and this will also dull the shine down slightly. After this dries, you can then use the white side to dull the shine more. After it at the shine you want, then you can stop. You do not need to use the clear pen if the shine is low. The repair will be sealed already and the higher shine is not needed. This should get you to where you need to be. Thank you
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I'm sorry but I do not know the answer to your question. I use it on my granite, it has a light shine but it cleans the granite and seals it for me.
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Like most materials you could apply to protect that shine, this product will reduce the shine a small amount. It will protect the copper but probably prevent tarnishing for only a short time. This wax is very hard and quite durable but probably not the answer to preserving the brightness of your sink. You may try it and if it doesn'r work, mineral spirits will wash the wax away. A more durable solution might be to spray the polished shiny copper with a clear gloss lacquer (I believe there is a product called StayBrite in a spray can) designed for metal surfaces. Once again it will diminish the shine slightly but it will prevent further tarnishing for a very long time (if not forever).
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We use a regular granite and stone counter top sealer/cleaning spray twice a month. Seems to be doing the job!
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We used it on granite tile. It was semi-transparent. Not sure that it wouldn't dull the finish on your diamond plate deck plate.