Diamond tipped brushes are then run over the surface to add texture in the form of subtle dimples.
What is brushed finish on granite.
Because of the brushing process granite countertops with this finish are more porous in comparison to glossy polished granite.
A leathered finish will also better accentuate your stone s natural color than a honed finish.
The overall look is important to your design plan but the finish for your natural stone may be better suited to some areas of the home.
The antique finish is produced by first applying a thermal finish and then a brushed finish to smooth out the characteristics of the stone structure.
A leathered or brushed finish is a somewhat new finishing style that is becoming more popular.
Highly recommended on darker granite colors.
Like a honed finish a brushed finish dilutes the color of the granite.
Unlike polished or honed a brushed finish typically has no sheen to it.
I got new kitchen counters granite with a leathered finish about a year and 9 months ago they have developed areas of discoloration with several areas much lighter than the surrounding.
However you won t need to add polish to the stone.
The leathered finish also called the brushed finish is a relatively new finishing style.
It is not usually rough to the touch but rather is a finish of smooth and silky ridges and veins.
To achieve this finish granite first begins with a honed surface.
Selecting the right finish for your granite is an important choice that is as much about function as it is about aesthetics.
To create a brushed finish manufacturers gently brush the granite s surface until it becomes textured and appears worn in.
Polished honed and brushed finishes for granite floors september 06 2013.
The diamond 10 is a thermal finish with an added water jet treatment to enhance the color and appearance of the stone.
The brushed finish doesn t reflect any light giving the stone a rustic more natural look.
Since honed granite isn t as slippery or stain resistant than polished granite you might need to reseal it more frequently.
A leathered finish sometimes referred to as brushed is a newer style of finishing granite that has become increasingly popular in recent years.
The density or depth of its texture will vary depending on the type and composition of the stone an act of mother nature which gives each material a unique color and appearance.
However leathered granite is non reflective and as a result can make a small space seem smaller.
The right finish for lifestyle maintenance part 2.