Hello!

I have not heard of a brushed finish having an issue with fingerprints specifically. However, a brushed finished is accomplished by the manufacturer literally brushing the granite's surface over and over. This creates an uneven textured and worn look that will dilute that color. It can really create a beautiful look and the dulling of color is not necessarily a bad thing, depending on the design. One thing to be aware of, is it will make the granite more porous, than a polished granite finish.

All granites require sealing and a brushed finish will require more frequent sealing than a polished finish. If they are not sealed they can more easily get stained or damaged. So the streaks of white or light colors could become stained over time.

If you really like that type of Granite, you might want to look into leathering. 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. This will really help with staining. However, as stated above, all granites need to be sealed.

Another option, if you like the look but do not want to deal with the care, is to look at quartz. Quartz is There are a few quartz manufacturers that make a honed finish for a few of the colors. You may be able to find one that works for your design that is much easier to take care of. I know Silestone has a Volcanic and a Suede texture. The quartz manufacturers are really coming out with some creative things to keep up with the granite.

So, if you are constantly using your kitchen, we would not recommend you but a brushed finish everywhere. Possibly, find a place such as an island that is not used as often that can be taken care of more carefully. Or if you find that you really do not cook and your kitchen is more of a show piece, it may be worth the risk for you!

Hope this helps!

Cosa Belle Interiors