Casadelsol Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Hi all, Wanting some advice on granite kitchen counters...... can they or do they need to be polished, or sealed periodically? They do look like they could stand a polish at least, Any advice or recommendations are appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 We had ours polished anew when we did some kitchen rehab. Brought them back to a like new shine. Let me see if I can find the name and number of the guy who did it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Marble & Granite Ajijic; Carr. Chapala - Jocotepec #234; 376-766-1306; Rudycompany.wix.com/marble-granite; email: rudycompany@gmail.com The owner's name is Rudy and they do an excellent job. We had them install our granite countertops in 2005 and then when we moved they came out and sanded and polished the marble counters in our new home. There are granite sealers and polishes that you can use once in a while to keep your granite looking like new. They are very easy to use as you just spray and wipe. You can purchase these items, I believe, at Rudy's store front. If not, he can advise on the best ones to use. We used these products for a long time in the States and also here in Mexico but I have found I really like the "Old World" look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolphsj Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Rudy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cartero Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Unless you're fluent in Spanish Rudy's your go to guy. Work quality is excellent as is reliability in my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Rudy did ours in Chapala back in 2004. Excellent product and service. Not a speck of dust left behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideSky Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Now if they only had engineered quartz - cambria, ceasarstone, silestone; foodsafe, no polishing, no sealing. Beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mexilady Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 We just used Rudy to have Quartz counter tops installed. My understanding is that in Mexico the quartz is not engineered like in the US but real slabs cut just like granite or marble. The great thing about quartz is that it is way more "tuff" then granite or marble. It took Rudy three times more blades to cut our quartz then it did his granite slabs. We had a much better choice of colors to choose from by choosing quartz. The two slabs we needed for our kitchen cost us $7000 US. The only maintenance on them is to occasionally rub them with the red oil our maid loves to use and leave it on overnight before rubbing it out. After three months we haven't had to do that yet to maintain it's shine. Rudy's employees were prompt and cleaned up every evening before they left. My entire kitchen gut job took about 8 days. We are thrilled with the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryB Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 go with Rudy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstone Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Does Rudy only do granite and quartz, or will he also do tile ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Tony is a full service contractor so, yes, he will do tile as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Marble & Granite Ajijic; Carr. Chapala - Jocotepec #234; 376-766-1306; Rudycompany.wix.com/marble-granite; email: rudycompany@gmail.com The owner's name is Rudy and they do an excellent job. We had them install our granite countertops in 2005 and then when we moved they came out and sanded and polished the marble counters in our new home. There are granite sealers and polishes that you can use once in a while to keep your granite looking like new. They are very easy to use as you just spray and wipe. You can purchase these items, I believe, at Rudy's store front. If not, he can advise on the best ones to use. We used these products for a long time in the States and also here in Mexico but I have found I really like the "Old World" look I went to Rudy's store today. They don't sell the granite sealers and polishes. So what to use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Granite needs nothing more than a good scrubbing. If you wish, you can use red furniture oil for a bit more shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisbee Gal Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 1 minute ago, michael2595 said: Stores like home depot would carry them. The post you replied to is over 2 years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisbee Gal Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 6 minutes ago, michael2595 said: Is that an issue? Look for my reply.....in 26 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrm30655 Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 51 minutes ago, Bisbee Gal said: Look for my reply.....in 26 months I posted a note on my board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 Years later. My granite counters are still beautiful. I just wash them with the dish cloth when I'm using some soapy water in the sink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traderspoc Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 WE HAD QUARTZ COUNTER TOPS BY Rudy. HE IS THE ONE. ALSO WE WERE ABLE TO LOOK AT OVER 100 GRANITE AND QUARTZ SLABS. WE CHOSE QUARTZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvanparys Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 Rudy did ours last year... Excellent work and a great staff... Clean up every day... Like all contractor should... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothernewbie Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 On 8/10/2015 at 10:56 AM, Mainecoons said: We had ours polished anew when we did some kitchen rehab. Brought them back to a like new shine. Let me see if I can find the name and number of the guy who did it. I know this is an old post but any contact info for a person to polish existing granite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 Edgar Amezcua is from Granite Fantasy. He would be a good contact. Just installed my counters and did a great job. Also I have an old fountain of polychromatic slate. He's cleaning that up and sealing it. 331 068 6029 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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