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Honed granite countertops are just as smooth looking as polished countertops, but don’t give off the shine that polished countertops are known for. Honed granite finishes gives off a soft, satiny look.
Honed surface is a ground down smooth, flat, surface that is consistent on the entire slab, producing a non-reflective, matte finish that creates a softer feel.
This makes it a popular choice for home owners looking to give off a casual feel to their homes.
Since there is more exposed surface area with honed finishes, metal marks, finger prints and other signs of daily living will show on honed material.
Brushed granite gives off a rough look. This type of finish brings out the natural characteristics in the stone. While brushed granite is often used for outdoor pieces, it’s becoming increasingly more popular for home owners to use it in kitchens and bathrooms.
Because brushed granite finishes lack any kind of shine, they hide smudges and fingerprints better than other types of granite finishes. However brushed granite should be cleaned daily to avoid staining.
Polished is the most popular type of finish for granite countertops, and for good reason. If you’re looking to enhance the rich colors of your granite stone, polished is the way to go.
Polished stone goes through an additional process where it gets buffed with fine polishing pads. That's what gives polished granite its reflective, glossy appearance.
A leathered finish is a newer style that is gaining more traction in the design world. It features a soft sheen that is less than polished granite but includes a textured appearance.
A leathered texture is sought after because it brings out the natural colors in the stone. A leathered surface is completely resistant to fingerprints and smudges.
Polished quartz has a glossy surface. This finish is excellent for giving any contemporary or classic look.
Since a polished surface is so smooth, they're easy to clean up when cooking in the kitchen.
Not only is matte quartz strong and beautiful, but this type of counter finish is also highly versatile, and can work in various areas of the home.
Matte is not a texture, it's more appropriately described as the absence of shine.
The combination of quartz and resin means that a quartz countertop is incredibly strong, durable, and low maintenance.
However, concrete can be even more expensive due to the complexity of its installation.
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