To create a brushed finish manufacturers gently brush the granite s surface until it becomes textured and appears worn in.
What does brushed granite look like.
Polished honed and brushed finishes for granite floors september 06 2013.
What is polished black granite.
You can get black pearl granite in a polished finish as well as a brushed finish which will give your kitchen a professional look.
A polished finish looks almost mirrored and makes a countertop look clean and bright.
That will last for many years when properly taken care of.
Granite undergoes a finishing process of buffing and polishing with the most popular finish being a polished look.
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.
A leather finish will look very similar to a honed finish less rustic than the brushed finish but will seal the pores much better than honing or brushing.
Because of the brushing process granite countertops with this finish are more porous in comparison to glossy polished granite.
This will really help with staining.
Crushed granite rock for landscaping.
Like a honed finish a brushed finish dilutes the color of the granite.
Selecting the right finish for your granite is an important choice that is as much about function as it is about aesthetics.
The right finish for lifestyle maintenance part 2.
Honed granite vs polished granite.
Unlike some other granite black pearl is known for having a uniform look and a consistent mineral structure so you won t have to anticipate major variations in appearance if you re covering a large area.
Small things like dust and fingerprints show easily so be prepared to clean often.
The strength of a granite slab does not depend on its finish regardless of whether you opt for polished granite or honed granite you will still have durable and valuable stone countertops backsplashes stairs flooring etc.