To test your surface leave a few drops of water or a wet paper towel on the granite for 10 to 15 minutes doing this in an inconspicuous area.
If you sealed the granite will make darker.
But what s called the spill test is usually an even better way of determining this you just pour a little water on a test piece of granite and see if it changes color.
Apple pie order gives some good advice but i would seal the samples first except the quartz or at least part of the sample so you can see the difference.
Even a completely sealed granite countertop can stain if a spill is left to sit for long enough.
And of course more lightly colored granite is more likely to show stains than darker colors so if you have a white or other pale colored granite countertop it s important to be extra vigilant.
A lot is made up of a bunch of bundles.
If you re going to place food or drinks on a granite table it s a good idea to seal it.
Pour a bit of water on the counter.
Granite slabs come to the warehouse cut like a loaf of bread.
Although you may find that many countertops do not require being sealed applying a sealer is common practice.
Lighter granite is more porous than darker and black is one the most dense stones out there.
Test whether the granite needs sealing.
As mentioned earlier dark stone is often more dense and won t need sealing but lighter color granites are often more porous and will definitely need to be sealed.
Every granite is its own individual stone with unique characteristics density viscosity etc.
1 4 cup should be enough.
If you need two or more slabs for a job you want to get them all from the same bundle preferrably or at least from the same lot or you risk the slabs simply not matching.