Leathered granite is a matte finish granite that has texture the amount of texture usually depends on the minerals in the individual granites.
White leathered granite kitchen.
Polished granite has the tendency to reveal all our little kitchen mistakes if not cleaned daily.
It still has a good amount of iridescence to it as you can see in the photos.
The leathered finish is matte and looks very elegant.
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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.
We love the countertop and would pick it again in a heartbeat.
Although you will have to re seal your leathered granite countertop you will have to re seal honed or polished countertops more often especially honed.
My hard water spots do show up on the counter from drips since they are white ish on a black surface but they rub right out.
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Alaska white granite from brazil is a beautiful blend of palest silver and frosty whites highlighted with neutrals and onyx hues that glitter with a warm glow in sunlight and under kitchen lighting.
I second everything that roulie said.
Leathered granite also called antiqued granite is a great counter top choice for kitchens.
The leathered finish adds amazing texture to granite and is most often used for darker stones.
A leather granite finish is the right choice for homeowners who prefer a countertop with a different style of the traditional shiny granite surface.
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Proper care of leathered granite countertops is not as much of a hassle as you would encounter with honed or polished granite.
This is how the leathered effect is created.
It s durable beautiful works with different design styles.
Leathered granite can hide any stains that might pop up.
The high gloss and reflectivity of polished granite makes it all to easy to smudge stain and weather.
I ve had it for years now.
On the other hand honed and polished granite countertops will require a little more care.
This puts leathered granite in a whole different tier than polished granite.
It has been bulletproof.