weird blemishes and cloudy areas on quartz countertop
Steven Nguyen
6 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (106)
usstewal
2 years agoJoseph Corlett, LLC
2 years agoRelated Discussions
SF Bay Area Quartz counters
Comments (3)A few years ago I used Bracho in Newark for a marble job. The guy (Henry I think) was particular about stuff (things like "you KNOW you're gonna stand on that to change a lightbulb so get a better chunk of plywood under it"). Our job was weird and they did a good job. They were installers of some sort of quartz at the time--don't know which or if they still are but easy enough to call them. They're right by 880 and not in a sketchy area if that helps. :)...See MoreYellow Stains in Bhamas White Granite CounterTop
Comments (19)@kel_kat5 - It is a mistake to think that Dayana’s situation is representative of granite counters. Most importantly, the Bahamas White granite she pictured looks like it’s in the family of the Imperial White or Kashmir granites, which is notorious for behaving more like marble and staining easily because it is more absorptive than other granites, I.e. porous. If one is looking for a granite with a white background, check out the granites in the family of Alaska White, White Springs, Bianco Delicatus, and Lennon, which are pretty bullet-proof. I’ve had different granites in different homes, and none even needed sealing, and were carefree, and we didn’t baby them. There are a thousand granites out there, and they should not all be lumped under the same umbrella. Quartz is a great choice if you want a more uniform appearance to your counters. There are stories on this forum of Quartz staining, scorching and chipping, and having resin pools. I actually think Quartz is a wonderful choice for counters. But get it for its appearance and beauty, not because you think it is more durable than granite....See MoreQuartz counter too short at window
Comments (24)Thanks Sammy, I like how you think! actually we like the look from the inside so we are just gonna try to cover the gap, down in the hole. just went to Lowe's and have some ideas. also gonna talk to our window installer and see if we can get some vinyl that matches the window to put in there. as for backsplash, nope, we used to have the window wrapped in backsplash and we are switching it up. tile back that far was a pain. Makes problems for window treatments too. so we are going to have paint I. there. a nice clean look. they have to do some wall work first tho....See MoreDull/Cloudy Spots on New Quartz Counter tops
Comments (5)Whilst I do agree with the above statement, though does not address why it is there. From the photo it looks to be from a 4" diamond polishing pad. Usually if this happens it is from a poor polishing technique and they run up onto the surface with the edge polishing pads. But this is not the case there. I would say they have chipped the edge or there was a mark in the surface. In any light something has been repaired in that spot. It has like sanding in a spot and why it is dull. It can be repaired but be aware of the difference in the compounds available around and methods of repairing be advised by those who are stone restoration qualified stone masons. And those who are just general contractors, even if they have some stone knowledge and experience. The statement about Quartz Renew, but it is only ever a blend of the polished surface. All the stone restoration guys that we know have the same issue with the Quartz Renew. It is only ever 90% of the reflectivity achieved, this means that the stone finish or polish in never the same as the factory finish. We are able to return the surface to the original factory finish for all Quartz brands, color and finishes. Including the highly polished pure white and marble look range. We are master stonemason not just a general contractor and have restored some of the most prestigious projects around the world. So we do know what we are talking about. Also we are one of a hand full of companies able to restore quartz stone or engineered stone back to the original factory finish. Just to give you some quantification to our advise. Whilst Quartz Renew is an ok solution, but it is far from perfect. It will only restore the stone to about 10% within the original shine or polish if you measure it with a gloss meter. It will NOT restore the high polished shine on marble look or fine grain quartz stone. As these are finished at about twice the gloss level. Yes measuring via a gloss meter is the same as viewing the surface from various angles to see the polish. If you do this ona Quartz Renew repaired surface you WILL SEE the slight haze where it has been used. Though it is better than leaving the surface as it was. The best option is Diamond Quartz Polish in the DIY-Trade kit. It returns the shine and gloss to any Quartz of any brand, colour and finish. It is a permanent solution as it nano activates the components the quartz is made of to achieve the polish and shine. The same as the factory finish. There is no hazing or shadow around the repair like quartz renew. It is best to AVOID using any of the following - the current big item causing etching damage is BLEACH or anything containing bleach. It is known to etch stone. Below are some links for similar etching cause by a wide range of etching chemical such as; Which will damage the stone and most likely have cause the issue to start with. 1) Windex - Window Cleaners 2) Bleach or bleach containing products 3) Oven cleaner 4) Drain Cleaner 5) Gumption 6) Magic Erasers 7) Jiff 8) Bar keepers friend 9) or any other abrasive or corrosive cleaners For example you can enter any product into google followed by MSDS to bring us the Material Safety Data Sheet. Where in section 3 all hazardous chemicals must be list by law. Along with the pH of the product in section 9. The optimum pH range for any surface and not to be caustic or acidic is pH6-8. This way no surface can be damaged from any cleaning product. Example of a google product search; - “Ajax Spray & Wipe MSDS” _____________...See Moreusstewal
2 years agoskathm
2 years agoClair Norman
2 years agoThe Surface Collection
2 years agoAlexis Stephan
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoKHB Interiors
2 years agoLauren E
2 years agoLauren E
2 years agoRich S
2 years agoRich S
2 years agoorlando3
2 years agoRay Muller
2 years agoLauren E
2 years agoChuck LeBon
2 years agoJoseph Corlett, LLC
2 years agoEleanor Dimarino-Linnen
2 years agoJoseph Corlett, LLC
2 years agoEleanor Dimarino-Linnen
2 years agoLena Zhang
2 years agojenvw33
last year2christene
last yearJoseph Corlett, LLC
last yearJoseph Corlett, LLC
last yeargeristar
last yearanna_682
last yearlast modified: last yeargeristar
last yearDebra Silveira
last yearSandy Renteria
last yearjoeliz51
11 months agoJoseph Corlett, LLC
11 months agojoeliz51
11 months agoJoseph Corlett, LLC
11 months agoTito2
11 months agomartabrzozka12
6 months agoTabatha Titus
5 months agoJoseph Corlett, LLC
5 months agoHU-323295917
5 months agoHU-323295917
5 months agoJoseph Corlett, LLC
5 months agoGiancarlo Massaro
5 months agostarpower144
5 months agoJoseph Corlett, LLC
5 months agoCuong Nguyen
5 months agoCuong Nguyen
5 months agoCuong Nguyen
5 months agoSandy Thompson
3 months agoJoseph Corlett, LLC
3 months agoTab
last month
Related Stories
KITCHEN COUNTERTOPSWhy I Chose Quartz Countertops in My Kitchen Remodel
Budget, style and family needs all were taken into account in this important design decision
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNKitchen Counters: Stunning, Easy-Care Engineered Quartz
There's a lot to like about this durable blend of quartz and resin for kitchen countertops, and the downsides are minimal
Full StoryMOST POPULARYour Guide to 15 Popular Kitchen Countertop Materials
Get details and costs on top counter materials to help you narrow down the choices for your kitchen
Full StoryKITCHEN COUNTERTOPSKitchen Countertop Materials: 5 More Great Alternatives to Granite
Get a delightfully different look for your kitchen counters with lesser-known materials for a wide range of budgets
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGN5 Favorite Granites for Gorgeous Kitchen Countertops
See granite types from white to black in action, and learn which cabinet finishes and fixture materials pair best with each
Full StoryKITCHEN COUNTERTOPS7 Low-Maintenance Countertops for Your Dream Kitchen
Fingerprints, stains, resealing requirements ... who needs ’em? These countertop materials look great with little effort
Full StoryKITCHEN COUNTERTOPSDesigners Dish on Their Top Materials for Kitchen Countertops
Find out which countertop materials and styles these pros are favoring in their kitchen designs
Full StoryTHE POLITE HOUSEThe Polite House: How to Handle Entertaining Around Marble Countertops
Worried about citrus drinks damaging your precious marble counters during a gathering? Here are 2 ways to party on
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNKitchen Countertops 101: Choosing a Surface Material
Explore the pros and cons of 11 kitchen countertop materials. The options may surprise you
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNWonderful Wood Countertops for Kitchen and Bath
Yes, you can enjoy beautifully warm wood counters near water sans worry (almost), with the right type of wood and sealer
Full Story
Joseph Corlett, LLC