Granite Help
ingypeters
8 years ago
Hi,I have a white granite countertop (not marble) that has started to discolour around the edges. I've had a few "experts" look at pictures but nobody can help. The area that is discoloured is slightly darker. It has occurred around the edge on the side of the island that has has the most use - where the kids sit and touch the edges. On the side of the island that has little use, there is no staining. It is not a glue issue. Also, the darker, discoloured area is still shiny.
Any advice on how to remove the discolouration?
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