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Leathered granite white.
In terms of cleaning you can use just soap and warm water to clean any granite countertop.
The background is a translucent white with gray blue and taupe veins and burgundy patches running throughout.
Unlike many granites you can find it in slabs over 8 x 8.
Leathered granite hides smudges and stains easier than granite countertops that are polished or honed.
The process of leathering granite slabs makes the stone more stain resistant due to the fact that the stone pores are closed.
Leathered granite countertops are manufactured in this relatively new style of finish compared to the more popular polished or honed finishes and look stunningly beautiful.
Leathered granite hides fingerprints water spots and smudges well.
The various grooves and other imperfections in leathered granite help it to maintain a natural look but it also makes the product more susceptible to damage.
The constant wiping away of smudges fingerprints and remnants of food debris which are usually part of a polished countertop maintenance regimen are almost nonexistent with leathered stone.
I have kids and it was between leathered black granite or white quartz on the parameter countertops in the kitchen.
Leathered granite is a lot easier to scratch than other surfaces.
Do you know if brushed is the same as leathered.
I wanted low maintenance.
To achieve its trademark rough surface and slightly matte look a diamond tipped brush is run over the stone s surface repeatedly.
What are leathered granite countertops and how are they made.
The pattern is more linear than some granites thus the reference to rivers.
The advantages of leathered granite are many and one that is appealing to homeowners is the almost effortless maintenance with leathered granite.
River white granite is also known as valley white and comes from india mines.
List of the cons of leathered granite.
For leathered granite specifically you can use a hand broom to remove crumbs and dust that may become trapped in the grooves.
A leathered finish is most often used for countertops vanities and outdoor applications.
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A leathered surface usually has a soft sheen to it but is much less shiny than the glossy look of a polished slab.
Leathering granite is an intense and difficult process that is best left to professionals.
Your post actually inspired me to go with the leathered thinking brushed was the same as leathered.