Leathered granite, as the name suggests, has a textured, matte finish similar to leather. It’s durability, easy maintenance, ...

The style is another big benefit, with various finishes offering unique appearances and textures that can fit most design styles. When you have granite countertops that have been polished ...

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Granite’s hardness allows it to be worked and finished in different textures: a high polish, a matte or “honed” finish, a textured or “flamed” finish, a heavier texture or “hammered ...

but you can also ask for a honed finish, which is much less shiny and more of a matte sheen. And leathered granite has a slightly textured surface that lends a rustic, casual look to a kitchen.