Caesarstone's "Raven" - honed and fabricated (double thickness)

Thank you both! Any chance either of you are in the Chicago suburbs? I need kitchen help :)

I travel for clients...

Zamis - I am a designer in the Chicago suburbs and could help with your kitchen. Let me know if you need any help.
Karen Javier

Does the cesearstone "honed" look show a lot of finger prints and streaks? I love the kitchen your designed. Dane

This is a much smaller version of Ina Garten's "Barn" kitchen, and Traditional Home did a "copy" for "Kitchen of the Year- 2009" at Rock. Plaza in NYC. Google either and you can get the details. Let me know if you need additional sources. I have been studying kitchens for two years in preparation for a remodel. Good luck! I also know a fabulous contractor in Chicago. Fabulous and contractor are rarely used in the same sentence, but in this case, it's appropriate.

Are there any issues with honing caesarstone that would render it more porous and likely to foster bacteria? I have heard with honing granite that is an issue, but I really want a non-shiny countertop. Am looking at soapstone as well, and welcome any comments on the use of soapstone and it's durability.

No issues with honed Caesarstone - it's a man made material (quartz) and is therefore non-porous.
Thanks for asking!
Kate

sduplantier: Wondering who your fabulous contractor is? Any chance you can share the info?? We all need to know great contractors! Thanks.

Homer Homes, J. Romero. He did a remodel, kitchen and bath, in Chicago for me.

I was told that honing the ceasarstone voids the warranty?

I visited a showroom, and maybe it was just bad luck, but the honed Caesarstone showed scratches. Do you think this is common? Or just the unlucky piece that I happened upon? Thanks!