The overall look is important to your design plan but the finish for your natural stone may be better suited to some areas of the home.
Black granite with a brushed finish.
Selecting the right finish for your granite is an important choice that is as much about function as it is about aesthetics.
Because of the brushing process granite countertops with this finish are more porous in comparison to glossy polished granite.
To create a brushed finish manufacturers gently brush the granite s surface until it becomes textured and appears worn in.
The diamond 10 is a thermal finish with an added water jet treatment to enhance the color and appearance of the stone.
Polished honed and brushed finishes for granite floors september 06 2013.
Like a honed finish a brushed finish dilutes the color of the granite.
Absolute black honed granite worktop looks impressive in his subtle finish.
At unique stone concepts we carry a wide selection of granite that can be used for kitchen countertops.
Absolute black granite typically does not need sealing since it is so dense.
Although a leathered finish may benefit from sealing as it is more porous.
It will show off the natural characteristics of the stone and will help to hide stains scratches.
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Leathered granite will show more depth than honed granite.
Unlike some other granite black pearl is known for having a uniform look and.
Our inventory includes various different styles and colors of granite slabs but in addition to the style and color another important element that will determine the appearance of the countertop is the finish.
The granite will have the appearance of leather hence the term leathered granite.
Even premium black granite in the brushed finish is likely to add a natural feel to your cooking space.
When deciding which way you want to finish your granite countertop conventional thinking will have you choosing between honed and polished.
You can get black pearl granite in a polished finish as well as a brushed finish which will give your kitchen a professional look.
Black pearl granite sometimes known as silver pearl or black labrador is quarried out of india and heavily features blacks and grays.
These black honed kitchen worktops look amazing in both traditional and non traditional spaces adding a dramatic touch to the interior.
Polished granite will have a high sheen that can often provide a pleasant contrast to the wooden cabinets often found in kitchens.
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.
The antique finish is produced by first applying a thermal finish and then a brushed finish to smooth out the characteristics of the stone structure.