Texture on quartz countertop

3 years ago

last modified: 3 years ago

Hello,

We moved into this apartment a little over a year ago and I have noticed these texture changes in the countertops really only near our faucets. Any ideas of what it is or how I can get rid of it? I have tried a gentle mutli purpose cleaner, soap and water, and super diluted bleach that I washed thoroughly away afterwards. I dont want it to get worse but I also dont want to damage the countertops. We would like to not lose our deposit. Thank you for your help!

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Linda Dornan
3 years ago
I have that too from hard water, even though we have a water softener. Honestly, what works really well for me is The Pink Stuff (look on Amazon). But I’m sure some pros will be able to offer more information and advice.
Taylor Bradley
Original Author
3 years ago
Thank you thats really helpful! I will have to try that!
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spammie
3 years ago
could be mineral deposits from your water, if so you should be able to gently scrape them off with a razor blade. If you can get it clean, you may want to look into some sort of protective polish. I don’t have anything to recommend but Joseph Corlette has recommended Tenax for various applications:

https://www.houzz.com/discussions/5170922/anyone-use-tenax-sealer-on-quartz-counters#n=16
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
The faucet will have to be pulled and an experienced technician with a Quartz Renew kit is the only way those are becoming inconspicuous. Not a DIY project unless you practice first.

This is not customer abuse; the hard water is sucking the plastic out of the quartz and it's common. You've got to grind the quartz back down to the plastic and put the finish back on. The marks were there before you I'm sure, so don't let your landlord get over on you.
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
3 years ago
Quatz Renew kit