Countertops are a dominant element in the kitchen and selecting the perfect option for your space is a serious decision.
Can satin finished granite be used for kitchen countertops.
It m akes the stone appear darker and the colour look much richer compared to the raw stone.
At unique stone concepts we carry a wide selection of granite that can be used for kitchen countertops.
Honed granite is your best option if you are looking for a subtle contemporary appearance.
Honed matte or satin finish like polished granite honed granite looks extremely smooth.
To achieve a polished look granite is buffed the.
Also granite holds a high gloss mirror polish very well.
However honed granite can be and occasionally is used for kitchen counter tops.
Polished granite mirror finish polished granite is most commonly used for kitchen countertops.
The different types of kitchen countertop finishes have different pros and cons but all of them will add value and comfort to your home.
To create granite with a honed finish manufacturers use coarser abrasives and stop grinding the stone before its surface becomes shiny leaving it with a satin or matte appearance.
Other types of granite countertop finishes river washed sandblasted tuscan etc are mainly used for decorative purposes as they are extremely porous and very difficult to clean.
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.
Taking the high gloss polish off of your stone will decrease the depth of color and depending on the type of granite can make it more susceptible to surface staining.
When shopping for honed granite have in mind that the degree of honing can vary from slab to slab.
Honed granite is most popular for floors because a polished finish can become very slippery but it can be used for countertops as well.
Since honed granite isn t as slippery or stain resistant than polished granite you might need to reseal it more.
It has a sparkling appearance that highlights all the colours crystals and grains of the stone.
To achieve this.
Leathered or brushed textured.
Because honed granite is not reflective and shiny like a polished stone it will not show all of the color and texture of the granite stone as well as a polished.
In past years the honed look was more popular as a floor finish than a countertop finish.
Honed finishes are most popular on floors to prevent people from walking on the slippery surface created by polished stones.
A leathered or brushed finish is a somewhat new finishing style that is becoming more popular.
This finish can also be used on countertops but it makes the granite more susceptible to staining.
However rather than reflective the finish has a matte or a satiny buffed appearance.