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Black leather finish granite.
A leather granite finish is the right choice for homeowners who prefer a countertop with a different style of the traditional shiny granite surface.
Whether your dream granite countertop is colored true black kashmir or green ocean leathering will make it pop.
There is no industry standard on what constitutes a leather finish on granite according to jeff handley member relations manager for the natural stone institute 440 250 9222.
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Honed granite finish.
Absolute black granite typically does not need sealing since it is so dense.
Absolute black granite with a polished finish.
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Leathered granite will provide a smooth non reflective surface.
Another reason to choose a leathered finish is to simply get away from the shiny and polished appearance of a more traditional granite surface.
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Leathered granite is a finish option for your countertops that will leave the surface with a slightly matte appearance and highlight the natural contours and coloring of the stone.
The leathered finish is matte and looks very elegant.
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This is largely an aesthetic difference but a leathered finish actually provides a bit more functionality and benefits compared to a polished one.
The leathered finish adds amazing texture to granite and is most often used for darker stones.
It features a smooth premium surface with no bumps but without the polished reflection.
A leathered finish brings out the beauty and color of the stone with just the right amount of sheen as well as textural aspects that are missing in a classic granite piece.
However the haze occurs only when the granite sealer is applied incorrectly and allowed to dry on the surface.
Where honing has a tendency to dull the natural hue of a stone and polishing misconstrues sheen for shade leathering allows the color of your stone to become the true star of the kitchen bath or outdoor area.
It is among a few options that you will have for countertop finishes the others being honed and polished.
This is how the leathered effect is created.
Plus this type of finish will give the stone a textured appearance essentially giving your countertops a sense of character.
Although a leathered finish may benefit from sealing as it is more porous.