How to fix dull granite countertops.
Why does some granite have mesh on the back.
Many exotic granites have lots of irregularities in them which is what makes them so interesting to look at.
This solution gives a strong and durable surface for transportation purposes and to avoid breakage.
I have the same problem i just had granite countertops and backsplash installed in most of the areas this fiberglass mesh material is still present and when you touch the bar top or other counters and your hands wrap around it you can feel it and it just not appealing i ve had granite countertops in the past and never had this issue of the.
Some granite is very uniform with no veins and fissures.
The mesh backing is added at the quarry or wherever the stone is processed to add support during shipping and also fabricating the slab.
We are seeing more and more stones have mesh backing lately because of the improved quarrying processes equipment and technology.
It does not need the mesh on the back because it is stable.
The more fragile marbles have also a reinforced backing support usually in a form of a fiberglass mesh.
Over time however.
In this process the main material used with the net is a polyester resin.