Granite, marble and other stone surfaces have a deep grained natural beauty. Unfortunately, the very qualities which make natural stone desirable also make it quite challenging to machine and finish. Sealing and polishing stone is the final part of a process that turns a slab of rock into an object of beauty.

The colour and texture of the stone can be brought out using a quality colour enhancer such as Microsil, sold by consumables supplier Stonegate.

Microsil is used to cover micro webbing lines and improve the depth of finish on granite, marble and engineered stone. It enhances both the quality of the surface sheen and the depth of colour on all surfaces, faces and edges.

Stone such as Zimbabwe Black can be enhanced using the Stonegate-supplied specialist corrector, Zimba Black. This contains a darkening pigment that creates a deep, lustrous finish on black, green and dark granites that will last for many years.

A polished finish does not mean you don’t need to seal the stone. Some stones are really porous and need protecting by being sealed regardless of the finish.

A good quality sealant such as Rep Oil is specially formulated so that its molecules seal the capillaries effectively.

This means it will give an extremely high level of protection against the infiltration of substances such as water, oil, fat, ink, coffee, fruit juice, carbonated drinks and wine on granite, marble and engineered stone, ensuring the perfect long lasting finish for your worktop.

The experienced team at Stonegate is always happy to advise you on the best sealant for the job, ensuring that you get the best quality finish for the longest period of time. The company invites you to contact it for best prices on top quality Italian Federchemicals and other sealants.