I got new kitchen counters granite with a leathered finish about a year and 9 months ago they have developed areas of discoloration with several areas much lighter than the surrounding.
Leathered black granite maintenance.
Maintenance for leathered granite.
In terms of cleaning you can use just soap and warm water to clean any granite countertop.
Do you know if brushed is the same as leathered.
Leathered granite is a lot easier to scratch than other surfaces.
Although a leathered finish may benefit from sealing as it is more porous.
We just sealed our fantasy brown leathered granite.
Your post actually inspired me to go with the leathered thinking brushed was the same as.
I didn t realize that it would have a shine.
So for a large kitchen we will use a tough material for the main island and the leathered granite on the side counters that are used for holding counter top appliances.
Absolute black granite typically does not need sealing since it is so dense.
We have used leathered granite on the last few projects.
I wanted low maintenance.
You can t see a bit of crumb a smear or water splashes.
For leathered granite specifically you can use a hand broom to remove crumbs and dust that may become trapped in the grooves.
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.
Both had pros and cons.
Though leathered granite tops have a lot of pros there are some cons to this particular finish.
Ithe best thing about the leathered surface apart from the beauty is the low maintenance.
The various grooves and other imperfections in leathered granite help it to maintain a natural look but it also makes the product more susceptible to damage.
Leathered granite countertops are manufactured in this relatively new style of finish compared to the more popular polished or honed finishes and look stunningly beautiful.
Our clients have all loved it.
Comparing polished honed and leathered granite countertop finishes february 06 2019.
What are leathered granite countertops and how are they made.
We used a very high end sealant.
The fact is that stone countertops no matter what finish or type will require some maintenance and have downsides.
Now i have to see everything.
However the haze occurs only when the granite sealer is applied incorrectly and allowed to dry on the surface.
List of the cons of leathered granite.
Typically we use it on surfaces that aren t the main preparation spaces.