Sealing does not stop etching but it will slow staining.
Can granite change color.
Food and liquids left to sit too long can stain the granite and change its color especially if.
Tackle the countertop without replacing it you may be able to change the look of your countertop somewhat by sealing it.
If it currently has a matte finish as opposed to a polished look try a color enhancer sealer.
That way at least your outdated granite colors won t be fighting with the floor or the walls.
With normal use and proper care they re impervious to heat and staining.
The absorbancy of the stone will affect the choice of sealant how many coats and how often it is needed.
The cement can also be.
As for staining granite can etch and hold colour acid etching from tomatoes vinegar water etc and are all well established events.
If you must cover with something there is a product called granite transformations they install another countertop right over top of your granite with recycled granite or glass many colours to choose from its expensive thought so not really economical that way and its permanent because you have to stick glue or screw it into granite to safety.
Good luck with your decision.
Stone dye designed for use indoors to enhance the color of slabs or to change the color of a slab.
The granite color itself can t be changed but you can overlay it with cement.
Generally speaking dark coloured granite is easy to fade.
Granite is a personal choice and the best way for long term beauty and care is either to replace the granite or live with it.
There are two ways to approach this problem.
If you move a long standing object from your granite countertop and discover a difference in color it is usually caused by the countertop darkening over time due to light exposure.
However granite is porous.
This is done by building a frame around the countertop and pouring cement over the granite.
It will not adhere and if you do not like the color think about changing the wall color or even the cabinet color to change the look of the granite and compliment it more.