Leathered Marble Slab

It s worth noting that granite doesn t stain and etch like marble.

Leathered marble slab.

You can see fiber on the backside of this stone it makes the slab more strong. Therefore we d recommend a leathered edge when choosing a high traffic marble countertop. If for example you end up with a 12 x 12 x 0 5 square of marble tile you are going to want two 12 x 12 x 1 pavers. Photo via houzz natural stone with a leathered finish is a recent trend that s lending a look and feel of sophistication throughout residential hospitality and commercial spaces.

This is a dolomitic stone so it takes extra abrasives to cut the blocks. My slab is 4 by 8 by 1 thick and my paver is 6 by 9 by 2 thick. The slabs of this marble granite are cut on marble gangsaw. Fantasy brown marble slabs.

And we ve talked about the honed finish which is matte and silky smooth but you may have heard mention of leathered stone while going through your favorite home design websites or maybe you ve even seen it when looking at slabs at your local provider. The end result can have many different forms. It will depend on how exactly the homeowner wants their granite countertop. So you know about polished stone that high gloss finish you can practically see your own reflection in.

If you re choosing a countertop for a lesser. By leathering or at minimum honing the etches and some staining will be disguised. Kodiak in leather finish provided by marble and granite inc. After cutting of slabs epoxy resin is used to fill any pinhole or small fissures.

Leathered granite gets its texture as a result of a diamond tipped brush being run over the surface of the stone which takes away any imperfections while polishing the slab.