A honed granite finish is created when manufacturers stop the finishing process before the stone surface becomes shiny leaving it with a satin or matte appearance.
Black granite matte finish.
This problem is most noticeable on dark colors especially popular black countertops.
A honed finish on the other hand stops the buffing and polishing process before the surface becomes shiny and reflective leaving a matte or satin finish.
Absolute black granite with a polished finish.
Elegant easy to clean and durable cambria quartz countertops and surfaces offer a superior alternative to soapstone.
The most common finish for granite countertops is polished.
It features a smooth premium surface with no bumps but without the polished reflection.
And applying a color enhancer will also help hide fingerprints and smudges etc.
In most cases you can request a matte finish from your fabricator if you choose a natural stone such as marble and granite.
Honed granite is highly susceptible to fingerprints and watermarks which darken the affected area and become quickly noticeable to the naked eye.
The natural subtle look of a matte finish conceals scratches and imperfections.
A matte sheen may be considered an upgrade option depending on the fabricator.
Honed also called matte or buffed finish creates a very smooth surface without any gloss or reflection.
Some stone can be left looking unfinished or even dirty.
On a honed finish.
This can result.
Also these matte finishes are more absorbent than polished and require more effort to keep clean.
Pros of black matte countertops.
However again black granite is not as absorbent as lighter granites and doesn t require sealing on a polished finish.
Granite gets its satin or matte appearance when the finishing process is stopped just before the slab.
Honed granite finish.
With a polished finish the characteristics of the stone are highlighted.
Generally dark colored granite looks better with a matte finish than lighter ones do.
A honed finish is gaining in popularity especially for contemporary spaces.
That are a problem on all honed matte black or dark countertops.
The polished finish makes the surface of the granite countertop glossy and almost mirror like.
This is because it lacks the reflective quality that seems to magnify blemishes on glossy surfaces.
If you are not sure if the granite you choose will look well with a matte finish ask your countertop specialist.
Aside from the modern chic look of black matte countertops they also offer the following advantages.
Some granite fabricators can buff or sandblast the surface of granite to create a matte or honed finish but not every color and type of granite responds well to this process.