Granite has been featured in sculptural to structural designs for thousands of years and today s homeowners continue to turn to this commonly known natural stone for its beauty durability and strength.
Black marble leather finish.
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It is among a few options that you will have for countertop finishes the others being honed and polished.
Leathered granite is something new to consumers who are more accustomed to polished high gloss finishes or even matte or honed stone finishes which are flatter and smoother looking in appearance.
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Comparing polished honed and leathered granite countertop finishes february 06 2019.
While leathered and polished finishes are just finishing touches to the same stone hence the durability depends on the stone you choose leather finishes can help camouflage imperfections especially in marble.
Since marble is a water soluble stone it will etch easily.
Honed finishes are especially popular for marble since marble will develop a patina over time and not having the surface polished in the first place can help embrace this look from the outset.
Marble is a classic architectural material and is suitable for a variety of applications from countertops to building facades.
Actual stock changes frequently.
However antiqued honed or otherwise non polished finishes can require additional granite care.
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So what are the differences with leathered stone and does it cost more.
If you are looking for a stylish black natural stone for your new kitchen countertop bathroom vanity top backsplash outdoor kitchen countertop or any other.
Leathered surfaces offer a different look and feel and from a practical point of view they can also be lower maintenance fingerprints watermarks.
Absolute black leather granite is a simple yet eye catching stone that has risen in popularity in recent years.
Absolute black granite typically does not need sealing since it is so dense and essentially does not stain.
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.
Etching is a problem with marble because marble is reactive to acids but granite is not sensitive to acids so it is not the stone itself.
This granite is black in color and will work well in any home application.
Please contact your stone source sales consultant to view photos of slabs currently in stock.