Keep in mind a honed finish could make your granite more susceptible to stains.
What is a brushed finish on black granite.
To achieve this.
It features a smooth premium surface with no bumps but without the polished reflection.
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 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.
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.
However you won t need to add polish to the stone.
Below we cover three of the most popular granite finishes.
The leathered finish also called the brushed finish is a relatively new finishing style.
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.
To create a brushed finish manufacturers gently brush the granite s surface until it becomes textured and appears worn in.
They may take a sealer since these finishes leave the stone more porous than a polished surface.
Granite gets its satin or matte appearance when the finishing process is stopped just before the slab.
Since honed granite isn t as slippery or stain resistant than polished granite you might need to reseal it more frequently.
Honed granite finish.
It is more than likely that you have seen a polished granite countertop on several occasions as it is the most popular choice.
However antiqued honed or otherwise non polished finishes can require additional granite care.
Absolute black granite with a polished finish.
Polished honed and brushed finishes for granite floors september 06 2013.
A leathered or brushed finish is a somewhat new finishing style that is becoming more popular.
Because of the brushing process granite countertops with this finish are more porous in comparison to glossy polished granite.
Absolute black granite typically does not need sealing since it is so dense and essentially does not stain.
Honed granite is most popular for floors because a polished finish can become very slippery but it can be used for countertops as well.
Selecting the right finish for your granite is an important choice that is as much about function as it is about aesthetics.
Depending on your preference a finish can make your countertop appear glossy matte or textured.
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.
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.