One of the best things about granite tile is its durability. Highly resistant to heat and scratching, one of its major selling points is that it's nearly impervious to damage --- nearly being the key word. Granite can be chipped or scratched, and repairing it yourself is a delicate matter, although it can be done. By working cautiously you may be able to save yourself a large repair bill and get your granite tile looking as good as new. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Spray granite cleaner on tile and allow to soak for five minutes. Scrub with a clean polishing cloth until dry.
2. Buff minor surface scratches in your granite away with dry #0000 steel wool. Holding the steel wool in one hand, press it firmly against the tile and rotate it in a circular motion. Clean with granite cleaner once the scratch has been removed to clear away any residue from the steel wool.
3. If the scratch is deep enough that the color is absent from the tile, take a matching paint pen and color in the scratch. Remove any excess paint with denatured alcohol.
4. If the scratch disappears from the granite tile when wet, apply stone color enhancer to the scratch with a cotton swab.
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