A polished quartz countertop not only refers to a clean and shining kitchen. It should also be free from scratches and major damages. Scratching the surface of your countertop is inevitable. Hence, it is important that you are able to address it immediately in order to deal with bigger damage...
But first, a public service announcement: NEVER USE TOOTHPASTE OR ANTI-PERSPIRANT TO POLISH YOUR COUNTERTOP, omigosh. You may have read about people trying that, but it is a baaaaaad idea, and when you read farther into their tales, you invariably see them say, "Yeah, it made my counter...
I did lots of Pinterest research on how to paint a countertop. Every post I read did a great job of going into detail about how they painted their countertop, but none of them talked about running into problems. Everything for them went smoothly. No problemo! Maybe I had false hopes on...
Wondering how to polish quartz countertops for a top-quality shine? Buff with a dry cloth using tight circular motions until gleaming! How to clean quartz countertops: a rock-solid process Ready to start cleaning your quartz worktops? Here’s how: ...
Since marble is a soft stone, it’s easy to scratch. So while you can use baking soda to polish your marble every once in a while, you shouldn’t do it often. Baking soda is a mild abrasive, so overuse can lead to a worn-down sealant or tiny surface scratches. ...
to corrode your marble countertop. Acids create dull spots in marble known as etches. While some people don’t mind etches, the same way you’d consider broken in leather or denim to have more charm or character, others choose to grind down marble’s top layer and re-polish the surface ...
I tried two different nail polish style paints in an attempt to cover up a few chips on my stove top. One said it was for appliances and the other specifically said "stoves". Neither worked! They must mean "side of stove" because as soon as the paint got hot it turned black so now...
The test is simple: drip a few drops of water onto the counter. If the water beads up the countertop remains sealed. If, however, it does not, and the water seems to be getting absorbed into the granite it is time to reseal.
Stainless-steel polish Lemon oil Cleaning: There’s a reason you’ll see stainless steel all over commercial kitchens: It requires nothing more than a regular wipe-down with soap and water. Still, you’ll want to avoid scratching the surface and stay on top of smudges and streaks; use a...
A common cause of burns is hot cookware on the countertop, and once you discover your mistake, the damage has been done. Deep holes in laminates are difficult to repair, but you probably don't have to cut out and replace the damaged section, as is sometimes advised. Usually, you have ...