Actually no most granite countertops do not need to be sealed and in some cases sealing can cause damage.
Can wood be sealed on granite.
Also avoid returning any kitchenware to the counter until after.
Dark colored granites and polished marble and travertine can be sealed less frequently.
Not at all in some cases.
Every 3 5 years or.
A properly sealed surface helps to avoid damage.
However some granite is more absorbent than other types of granite and sealing does have the benefit of creating a barrier that can cause liquids to bead up instead of soak in.
Even a completely sealed granite countertop can stain if a spill is left to sit for long enough.
It can be difficult to tell with natural finish because after the clear coat should look just like the wood panel it was coated in no different.
Consult a trusted countertop company for guidance on how often to seal your countertops.
Sealers at home improvement stores cost around 15.
But remember it depends on your particular stone and sealant so be sure to perform.
Wood has its grain and stone has its porosity.
Sealing your granite is one of the many things you just need to put up with if you want to own this type of countertop.
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.
When you think about it it should come as no surprise that granite needs to be sealed.
Light colored and white granites and un polished honed tumbled softer stones such as marble some travertine and limestone and onyx may need sealing every 1 3 years.
It is like any other organic material.