HI, Is it o.k. to seal the sink with a special granite sealer? How should one clean the sink?
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Don't use a sealer as it will damage the finish. Use clean the sink with dish soap and after drying apply a thick layer of cooking oil. The sink looks great for few weeks and basically repeat the process. Our sink is the black one and don't know about other colors.
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We use a regular granite and stone counter top sealer/cleaning spray twice a month. Seems to be doing the job!
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I didn't have mine sealed. I use a scotch brite pad and any cleaner and have had no problems. I love this sink. Everyone who has seen it has loved it too. It cleans really easily and isn't shiny granite so you can use more abrasive cleaners. Hope this helps!
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I have 2 of these sinks now and had one prior to a kitchen remodel ... Different configurations but all black granite. There is no need to seal the sink. I use the same cleaner I use on my granite countertops ... Method for Granite or 409 for Granite. They are fantastic, durable and stay lovely
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I can only respond to how to clean it as I am unsure about the sealer. I wash it with warm sudsy water and to make it shine I use orange oil.
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Did you use the metal washer on the bottom of the sink that sits on the countertop...i have clear caulk on the bottom of of the sink between the washer and the sink so it doesn't move....
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I used soft scrub, but we don't own the house this went into any longer, and the extent of my cleaning was for the first few months of ownership. It's a great sink though!!
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As long as you know the seal on your granite counter is decent, I'd say yes. However there is a Method Daily Granite Cleaner, made for just that.
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Coffee stains wipe right off with water. If you get a dried on food spot, just put some water on it to soften it, and wipe it away. I only use dish soap and water to clean my counters. No special cleaner, although they do sell something. I did my kitchen a year ago and it still looks great. I think the other product looks like speckled formica, not granite, so this is the perfect choice for the granite look. Friends who see it can't believe I only spent $75 to totally transform my kitchen. I did a bath too, and it is perfect. Good Luck!
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I don't usually seal my stone work ( not my nature or use ) but I'd try going to Home Depot or Lowes and read the labels...or ask a countertop outfit what they use. Lots of option I think, dep on your application. Hope it helps - have fun.
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It just comes with the sink. You will need to purchase any additional items that you would need. I LOVE this sink. It is deep and holds almost any pan in the sink. I was told by the man who installed the sink and my granite to always run hot water in the sink prior to draining noodles. It is a natural stone so that seems right to me. It does not discolor and super easy to clean. I have the beige color
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My plumber siliconed the base to granite several times, but the seal always breaks and it leaks profusely. Paid more to the plumber compared to cost of sink. Not sure how to fix it anymore.
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This seals the drain so instead of just filling up the sink it will build pressure until the clog opens.I used it after using "Drain Care". It worked for me.
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ok, thanks for responses! Bought 2 units for 2 sinks and neither package has directions, and plastic washers/seals, not rubber. That was my confusion. Looked at drains at Home Depot and they all had rubber seals. Apparently thinks were changed. Thanks.
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I have had this sink for a year. I have never heard that it needs to be sealed and it looks the same as it did a year ago. I love it.
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I clean mine in a two-step process, which is manual, not automated. After removing the head, tap gently on the side of the sink. Then I take a can of compressed air (bought at Fry's) and spray both the base, and the head until the 'gaps' between the mesh are clear. It's a little work, but it seems to work better than the supplied brush.
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Yes we did because of the location we chose on the counter and to hide the line. You mightbe able to get away with running it up and out one of the cabinet doors or maybe through the wall if you dont have an expensive back splash. The line is very slender, only 1/4 inch. It's certainly not worth trashing corian or granite! Ifyou have an unused hole in your sink, maybe from a sprayer, it could come up through there.
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I sealed my kitchen granite with this. Here is a very helpful video showing how to use products like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhaF7NVISkA
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This product is an excellent copper CLEANER. But if you want to preserve the copper-color finish, you'll probably have to find a different product. I know that when it comes to copper hardware (handles, doorplates and the like) you can use a wax or lacquer to preserve the color. I don't know what you could use on a sink; I suggest you contact the manufacturer and see if there is a specific sealer available.
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I never tried to do that, but I don't think it would be too good for that since it is mostly relatively coarse sand and the like which would not easily squeeze into a fine crack. Even Portland cement, which is finer may not penetrate well enough, though you might try that, hoping to preserve to some degree the appearance of your sink. But if looks aren,t too important perhaps clear liquid epoxy would seal better, or even a liquid super glue. Also, I suppose that you could later scour the "glaze" of glue off of the surface with scouring powder and elbow grease. The method would be to use as little glue as possible,yet to try to "rub" it into the crack. I never tried to do that, but I don't think it would be too good for that since it is mostly relatively coarse sand and the like which would not easily squeeze into a fine crack. Even Portland cement, which is finer may not penetrate well enough, though you might try that, hoping to preserve to some degree the appearance of your sink. But if looks aren,t too important perhaps clear liquid epoxy would seal better, or even a liquid super glue. Also, I suppose that you could later scour the "glaze" of glue off of the surface with scouring powder and elbow grease. The method would be... » Read More I never tried to do that, but I don't think it would be too good for that since it is mostly relatively coarse sand and the like which would not easily squeeze into a fine crack. Even Portland cement, which is finer may not penetrate well enough, though you might try that, hoping to preserve to some degree the appearance of your sink. But if looks aren,t too important perhaps clear liquid epoxy would seal better, or even a liquid super glue. Also, I suppose that you could later scour the "glaze" of glue off of the surface with scouring powder and elbow grease. The method would be to use as little glue as possible,yet to try to "rub" it into the crack. « Show Less
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Hi Jo Ann,This Dupont product is the BEST for granite. To answer the question about sealer, I do the test discussed here.http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2009/09/q-a-how-frequently-do-i-need-to-reseal-my-granite-kitchen-countertops/index.htmI hope this helps!Patty