Leathered granite will still provide you with a durable countertop that is heat resistant scratch resistant and long lasting.
What does leathered granite mean.
Leathered granite countertops have all the features of standard granite countertops plus a few extras which a due to the surface finish.
Leathered granite will provide a smooth non reflective surface.
These qualities also mean that the stone will show staining scratches smudges and fingerprints less.
In fact leathered has the advantage in that it is less maintenance.
Plus this type of finish will give the stone a textured appearance essentially giving your countertops a sense of character.
Leathered countertops are very pleasant to touch because of their unique texture.
For leathered granite specifically you can use a hand broom to remove crumbs and dust that may become trapped in the grooves.
In terms of cleaning you can use just soap and warm water to clean any granite countertop.
It doesn t keep fingerprints or smudges like a polished surface does and therefore won t need to be wiped off just to remove finger smudges.
This is largely an aesthetic difference but a leathered finish actually provides a bit more functionality and benefits compared to a polished one.
The leathering process keeps and highlights the natural color of the stone and gives the countertops a natural and somewhat.
If you can t handle having a fingerprint in sight leathered might just be the look for you.
It should be remembered that leathered granite does have both pros and cons due to its unique design and textural surface.
The latter two are a particular issue with both polished and honed finishes.
Leathered granite hides smudges and stains easier than granite countertops that are polished or honed.
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.
Polished granite will have a high sheen that can often.
Leathered granite is something different.