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Is this leathered black countertop?

10 years ago

My kitchen is all white and I am trying to add a beauty touch. I was thinking of something as awesome as the leathered countertop.

Traditional kitchen with stainless steel, hardwood floors, and granite counterto · More Info

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Creekstone Designs and Remodeling
9 years ago
It IS leathered or "antiqued" granite. Most fabricators can create this finish and folks find it to be lower maintenance since does not show smudges as readily as polished. Be careful about "honed" granite as it can have maintenance issues.
Alisa Farrell
9 years ago
What is the name of this granite?
Michelle Charters
9 years ago
what kind of maintenance issues with honed? Show smudges more than polished or leathered?

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