It s high sheen and a smooth surface make it a reasonably elegant and easy to maintain choice.
Leather red and gold marinace granite vs polished.
Depending on the style and finish of black granite you choose the lighting in your room can make a big impact.
When granite or other stones are not polished the surface always looks sort of gray said joseph gargiulo who heads washington area operations for stuart dean 800 322 3180.
Comparing polished honed and leathered granite countertop finishes february 06 2019.
Since marble is a water soluble stone it will etch easily.
By leathering or at minimum honing the etches and some staining will be disguised.
Is leathered granite more expensive.
Black granite countertops prices.
It s worth noting that granite doesn t stain and etch like marble.
Honed granite on the other hand stops the sandblasting process short of attaining that highly polished gleam that we have come to expect from the stone.
If you have a polished finish light can bring out the subtle metallic flecks that may be present in the stone.
Granite has been featured in sculptural to structural designs for thousands of years and today s homeowners continue to turn to this commonly known natural stone for its beauty durability and strength.
Polished granite is found fairly commonly in fine kitchens all around the world.