Finishing Touches
There are many decisions that need to made when selecting granite countertops for your home, from color, to edge selection. Another choice that comes with selecting granite is, the finish. Following are some things to keep in mind when selecting different finishes:
Polished: A high gloss, mirror finish that allows you to see the true characteristics of the stone in a much deeper/richer color. This is by far the most popular of all of the finishes available, also the easiest to maintain. When used for flooring, a polished finish will be very slippery when wet.
Honed: A matte finish look that is less deep/rich in coloring than the polished finish. Honed granite requires more maintenance than polished granite and also is more porous. A honed finish is also more susceptible to staining and scratching. It can be beneficial in an area where it might become slippery (i.e. flooring, stairs, tub surround, etc.).
Antiqued/Thermal: A rough textured finish, often times used in exterior applications. Often this type of finish is used on fireplace surrounds, or flooring applications. The rough texture however, may make it more difficult to clean and maintain than a polished finish.
I hope this helps in your selection process. Please feel free to call PGC if you have additional questions regarding finish options.
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Angie
Posted in Business, Company, Granite on July 5th, 2007 by Angie | | 0 Comments
