Wax On/Wax Off
We just installed Ubituba. Our installer sealed and then put a wax on top of sealer like a car wax. My husband sat a hot pot on top of the granite and it left a ring. Is there anything you can tell us to do for this? It was our understanding hot pots could be placed on granite. Please advise. - Carolyn
Hello Carolyn,
Hot pans will not harm granite, whatsoever. I am glad you told me that a wax was put the surface. No doubt, the melting of the wax is leaving the mark. Perhaps there was a reason that the wax was applied but this is not a normal installation practice. Only a penetrating granite sealer should have been applied.
See our Granite Sealer and Maintenance page for more details.
You will need to remove the wax. If the wax is water based, you can use a commercial wax stripper sold at a janitorial supply store. If the wax is Solvent Based, you will need to use a paint stripper which contains Methylene Chloride - there are also some non-Methylene Chloride strippers that work effectively. Avoid any stripper that container Ammonia Bi-floride (this chemical with remove the polish look of the granite). Remember to apply a granite sealer after stripping.
Best Wishes,
Tom Cordova
September 5th, 2006 at 12:11 pm
Tom, Your site is fantastic! We purchased a new home 4 years ago with Uba Tuba Green tile Granite. Our installer also told us it was OK to use an express car wax on our Granite. I have only done this a couple of time (like when family is showing up and Black Granite not do glossy). I seal the Granite at least once a year (or when I notice glass rings) I also use granite Gold daily cleaner. Will the car wax harm my granite?
Thank you,
Sheri