Granite Sealer Absorbing Quickly; The Water Glass Test
Home Granite installed my countertop on year ago. I used the granite sealer you provided to reseal the countertop. When you put on the original, it stayed moist for half the day. When I re-apply the sealer, it sinks in within a few minutes. I tried a second coat, but it dried quickly too. Is it still resealed properly?
Cynthia,
The application sounds ok and it should be properly sealed.
However, you never want the sealer to dry on the surface because it will leave a hazy residue. Perhaps the granite was very hot when you applied it so it dried quickly. Nonetheless, to tell if it is properly sealed, I recommend ‘the water glass test’. Leave a glass of ice water sitting on the granite for a while, then pick it up and see if there is a water ring. If yes, simply wait for it to dry and reseal the countertops. Read my article on “Sealing and Cleaning Your Granite” for more information.
Best wishes,
Tom Cordova
