A leather granite finish is the right choice for homeowners who prefer a countertop with a different style of the traditional shiny granite surface.
Leathered finish black granite.
They may take a sealer since these finishes leave the stone more porous than a polished surface.
There are different levels of texturing available with this product.
It s durable beautiful works with different design styles.
Leathered granite also called antiqued granite is a great counter top choice for kitchens.
However antiqued honed or otherwise non polished finishes can require additional granite care.
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Absolute black granite typically does not need sealing since it is so dense and essentially does not stain.
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Where honing has a tendency to dull the natural hue of a stone and polishing misconstrues sheen for shade leathering allows the color of your stone to become the true star of the kitchen bath or outdoor area.
Anything in the gray dark brown and black range will look excellent when installing leathered granite in your home.
The leathered finish is matte and looks very elegant.
When you start shopping for leathered granite then you will find that there is a wide range of texture options from which to choose.
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Another reason to choose a leathered finish is to simply get away from the shiny and polished appearance of a more traditional granite surface.
Leathered granite is a finish option for your countertops that will leave the surface with a slightly matte appearance and highlight the natural contours and coloring of the stone.
There is no industry standard on what constitutes a leather finish on granite according to jeff handley member relations manager for the natural stone institute 440 250 9222.
A leathered finish brings out the beauty and color of the stone with just the right amount of sheen as well as textural aspects that are missing in a classic granite piece.
The first couple of days i thought i had made a mistake because of the hand prints and water.
I have absolute black granite in the leathered finish.
It is among a few options that you will have for countertop finishes the others being honed and polished.
I am a regular cook and am very hard on my kitchen counters and appliances.