They may take a sealer since these finishes leave the stone more porous than a polished surface.
What is a brushed finish on black granite.
Absolute black granite with a polished finish.
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.
Absolute black granite typically does not need sealing since it is so dense and essentially does not stain.
A honed finish is gaining in popularity especially for contemporary spaces.
The leathered finish also called the brushed finish is a relatively new finishing style.
It features a smooth premium surface with no bumps but without the polished reflection.
Since honed granite isn t as slippery or stain resistant than polished granite you might need to reseal it more frequently.
Kind of similar to photo development.
Granite gets its satin or matte appearance when the finishing process is stopped just before the slab.
Keep in mind a honed finish could make your granite more susceptible to stains.
To create a brushed finish manufacturers gently brush the granite s surface until it becomes textured and appears worn in.
A polished granite finish is created when the stone is buffed with the help of fine polishing pads causing the surface to acquire a glossy reflective appearance.
Like a honed finish a brushed finish dilutes the color of the granite.
Honed granite finish.
However you won t need to add polish to the stone.
Below we cover three of the most popular granite finishes.
Polished honed and brushed finishes for granite floors september 06 2013.
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 right finish for lifestyle maintenance part 2.
The diamond 10 is a thermal finish with an added water jet treatment to enhance the color and appearance of the stone.
Honed granite is most popular for floors because a polished finish can become very slippery but it can be used for countertops as well.
A leathered or brushed finish is a somewhat new finishing style that is becoming more popular.
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.
Selecting the right finish for your granite is an important choice that is as much about function as it is about aesthetics.
However antiqued honed or otherwise non polished finishes can require additional granite care.
Highly recommended on darker granite colors.
A honed granite finish is created when manufacturers stop the finishing process before the stone surface becomes shiny leaving it with a satin or matte appearance.
It is more than likely that you have seen a polished granite countertop on several occasions as it is the most popular choice.