Comments on: Granite or Slate Fireplace? http://tomcordova.com/91/granite-or-slate-fireplace/ The Rock Blog Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:19:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Russell G. Namie http://tomcordova.com/91/granite-or-slate-fireplace/#comment-262 Russell G. Namie Sun, 07 Jan 2007 04:44:21 +0000 http://tomcordova.com/91/granite-or-slate-fireplace/#comment-262 This past June we had Ubatuba countertops installed in our kitchen. We are very happy with both the appearance and ease of care. Having read up on the characteristics of different stones and having a masters degree in Earth science we were convinced that the darker stones were the way to go. I am opening a barbershop in my home and on my wife's advice, chose Kasmir White for the countertop. This was a great choice to go with the porcelain floor and oak cabinets. I remain somewhat concerned about staining, etc. Other than periodic sealing ( and what sealer do you recommend? ) do you have any suggestions for care. I am a cleaning fanatic about everything so I do not mind taking extra steps to preserve the stone. Thanks much! RgN <blockquote><em><strong>Tom's Reply:</strong> See the answer to your question under "<a title="Concern About Staining Kasmir White Granite" href="http://tomcordova.com/129/concern-about-staining-kasmir-white-granite/">Sealer Questions</a>". </em></blockquote> This past June we had Ubatuba countertops installed in our kitchen. We are very happy with both the appearance and ease of care. Having read up on the characteristics of different stones and having a masters degree in Earth science we were convinced that the darker stones were the way to go. I am opening a barbershop in my home and on my wife’s advice, chose Kasmir White for the countertop. This was a great choice to go with the porcelain floor and oak cabinets. I remain somewhat concerned about staining, etc. Other than periodic sealing ( and what sealer do you recommend? ) do you have any suggestions for care. I am a cleaning fanatic about everything so I do not mind taking extra steps to preserve the stone. Thanks much! RgN

Tom’s Reply: See the answer to your question under “Sealer Questions“. 

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