Why seal stone tables? Do granite top tables and marble tables even need to be sealed? If you’re going to place food or drinks on a stone table, it’s a good idea to seal it. In fact, my experience has shown for a marble table, no matter what, you’re going to have stains. Good news is, sealing granite and marble tables makes stain removal much easier. And the process only takes minutes.
Do Dark Color Stone Tables Need To Be Sealed?
As with granite countertops, darker color granite tables are often more dense and won’t need sealing. But lighter color granites and all marble and limestone are more porous and will definitely need to be sealed. Sealing granite tables is no different than sealing a countertop.
How To Seal Granite and Marble Tables
Clean & De-grease Stone Tables Before Sealing
Start by thoroughly cleaning granite and marble tables before you apply sealer. If your granite table or marble table is stained, follow these procedures to remove stains from stone tables. I always clean stone surfaces, including tables, with either denatured alcohol or oxygenated multipurpose cleaners.
For routine maintenance and cleaning of your granite tables, follow the same instructions for daily cleaning of granite countertops.
Sealing Table Tops
Seal natural stone top tables just as you seal granite countertops. Apply a high quality penetrating sealer, let it absorb, and then wipe off excess. Porous stones will need multiple applications with some drying time in between. Sealing tables is a much quicker process than granite countertops just because there’s much less surface area.
How To Seal Marble, Limestone, & Onyx Tables
Watch this video to see just how easy it is to seal a marble table.
Remove Stains From Stone Top Tables
If your natural stone top tables already have stains, you’ll want to remove the stains before sealing. Here’s how – Stone Table Stain Removal.
Marble Table Stain Removal Instructional Video
Granite & Natural Stone Table Resources
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