The leather finish provides a subtle texture that amplifies the characteristics of the granite and is easier to maintain than the honed finish.
Leather look granite.
The result has been to turn the granite into something that is more unique.
The leathered finish is matte and looks very elegant.
I only have one complaint and it s quite.
To achieve its trademark rough surface and slightly matte look a diamond tipped brush is run over the stone s surface repeatedly.
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If you imagine the difference between a glossy photograph and a matte photograph that is the difference between granite with a polished finish and granite with a leather finish.
I agree with others it does evoke many comments usually positive some perplexed because they ve never seen it before.
This strips away imperfections and polishes the stone while leaving the natural contours and grooves intact.
A major difference between leathered granite and polished is that leathered will bring out the beauty in the natural color of the stone while a polished finish does the same thing but adds increased shine.
It features a soft sheen that is less than polished granite but includes a textured appearance.
The stone s subtle dimple like texture is achieved when diamond tipped brushes are run on top of honed granite.
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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Black storm leather is a mid tone black with contrasting white vein and is one of the granite s from our leather collection exclusive to mayfair.
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A leather granite finish is the right choice for homeowners who prefer a countertop with a different style of the traditional shiny granite surface.
A zerobact brown chocolate leather granite is an exotic granite that resembles leather through the texture color and feel.
Leathered granite is lovely and i do like the look and feel of it.
Leathering granite is an intense and difficult process that is best left to professionals.
A special process is used to achieve the finished look but the granite retains the natural colour and features.