I had no idea what that was but i was interested.
Is leathered granite more expensive.
It is more widely available from suppliers which lowers its cost in comparison to leathered granite.
It is more likely to be in stock from suppliers which makes it less expensive than a leathered granite.
Granite is actually really relatively inexpensive right now so we began to look at that option.
Leathered granite is a relatively new product right now so there are only a handful of providers who are selling and installing it at the moment.
I got new kitchen counters granite with a leathered finish about a year and 9 months ago they have developed areas of discoloration with several areas much lighter than the surrounding.
What are leathered granite countertops and how are they made.
Leathered granite countertops are manufactured in this relatively new style of finish compared to the more popular polished or honed finishes and look stunningly beautiful.
When i found out it was about half the cost of the soapstone i was so excited.
The process of leathering granite slabs makes the stone more stain resistant due to the fact that the stone pores are closed.
On the other hand honed and polished granite countertops will require a little more care.
Polished granite is not as expensive as leathered granite due to its more plentiful nature and popularity.
The man at our local granite source pointed me to leathered granite also called antiqued granite.
That lack of supply helps to drive up the cost of this surface to a price that is higher than honed or polished stone.
Leathered granite will still provide you with a durable countertop that is heat resistant scratch resistant and long lasting.
It doesn t keep fingerprints or smudges like a polished surface does and therefore won t need to be wiped off just to remove finger smudges.
Leathered granite can hide any stains that might pop up.
Advantages and disadvantages of leathered.
In fact leathered has the advantage in that it is less maintenance.