I have an outdoor built-in barbecue in NJ (where the temp can be 0 deg. F). The countertop of the bbq has a natural granite countertop which is dark brown.
Now everyone I speak to recommends sealing it as they say the granite will stain.
Since I did not find any granite sealers for outdoor use, I used an outdoor stone tile sealer. Do I really need to bother with sealing?? Granite is a stone and they make statues and cemetery headstones of granite. I do cleanup immediately after I cook. I never put food directly on the stone... so only thing on it is plates/platters. There maybe some food and sauce drips, which is quickly wiped to maintain hygeine.
I can't find anyone with a similar barbecue setup to advise me!
What is your experience with granite outside as far as sealing is concerned. Any recommended brand of sealer? I saw something in Home Depot for $80!!! I paid $800 for the granite, including installation - there was no way I was paying $80 for a granite sealer!
2006-10-22 17:19:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
BTW, I do cover it with a tarp when not in use. Summer and Winter!
2006-10-22 17:42:13 · update #1
hi, i use to live in NJ, I wouldnt be too worried about the BBQ granite, it is built to last, i do suggest however in the winter, before the REAL chill and snow (mid november) cover the granite with some type of plastic, that will be enough protection. Try to stay away from those colored ones as they can leak and make the spring cleanup of that counter VERY difficult, i suggest you run to your local $.99 store and buy a clear shower curtain, that will do the trick. Granite is built to last and is very good in cold and hot temps.
best of luck,
btw i use to live in green brook, in somerset cty.
2006-10-22 17:27:11 · answer #1 · answered by Al 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Outdoor Granite
2016-10-16 07:19:33 · answer #2 · answered by harmonie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, granite counter tops should be sealed. It is recommended that this be done once per year. A good sealer can be found in the kitchen department of your local home center (Home Depot, Lowe's, etc.). If you haven't cleaned/sealed the granite for 5 years, you should also use the disinfectant/cleaner also found there. Then seal the countertop.
2016-03-17 05:24:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Granite is porous and will absorb liquids. Sealing it keeps stains from becoming permanent. Since it's outdoors, you don't want birds pooping on it and soaking into the granite. Seal it! You just said you spent $800 on the thing, now you don't want to spend $80 to make sure it lasts? That doesn't make sense to me. I'd rather spend the money and seal than having to replace it in a few years because it was ruined due to lack of proper maintenance.
2006-10-22 17:31:12 · answer #4 · answered by cool_breeze_2444 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If it's polished granite, don't you worry as stated by AI
But if it's marble, then you really have to be careful of stains
There's a transparent water proofing compound for that
2006-10-22 18:53:28 · answer #5 · answered by davmanx 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋