In fact leathered has the advantage in that it is less maintenance.
Leathered granite edges.
We have steel grey leathered granite in my kitchen on our perimeter counters it has the simple eased edge.
As if it were quarried that day from the side of a mountain leathered granite adds a natural charm to what would be an otherwise overlooked surface.
It doesn t keep fingerprints or smudges like a polished surface does and therefore won t need to be wiped off just to remove finger smudges.
Leathered granite will still provide you with a durable countertop that is heat resistant scratch resistant and long lasting.
Leathered granite hides smudges and stains easier than granite countertops that are polished or honed.
The advantages of leathered granite are many and one that is appealing to homeowners is the almost effortless maintenance with leathered granite.
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.
Coming in a variety of tones and textures the choice available with leathered granite is off the charts.
The constant wiping away of smudges fingerprints and remnants of food debris which are usually part of a polished countertop maintenance regimen are almost nonexistent with leathered stone.
For leathered granite specifically you can use a hand broom to remove crumbs and dust that may become trapped in the grooves.