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What are leather-finish worktops? Leather-finish stone has a pebbly, leather-like surface feel. This could be a recent design trend that is gaining popularity among homeowners. It has a grainy texture and a gentle gloss that is less intense than polished Granite. Diamond-tipped bristles are best for honed Granite to produce the stone’s delicate dimple-like structure.
The most common material with a leather finish would be Granite. However, Quartzite and Marble can handle this treatment admirably. Most people favour dark-coloured stones, like Black Pearl Granite, because they better highlight the texture and give off a lush, high-end personality. Granite that has a leather finish appears to be more textured. The name for this type of stone comes from its raised texture, reminiscent of real leather. Since it is a great option for individuals wishing to give their home a rustic feel, this stone finish has gained favour over the past several years.
Pros and Cons of Leathered Stone:
Pros of a Leathered Stone
Black Pearl Granite with honed finish and leather finish Granite seems more stain-resistant and better at concealing traces and moisture streaks. A leathered polish will highlight your stone's inherent colour better than a honed finish.
As they develop, hand prints or scratches on the countertop will be more difficult to discern, making them appear less noticeable.
ZIMBABWE BLACK GRANITE
£326.00 Zimbabwe Black Granite worktop offers a gleaming worktop with a black foundation and white flecks. Zimbabwe Black is ideal for individuals searching for an ordinary black worktop that is simple and discreet, yet modern and elegant. This surface has a… read more |
NARI BLACK GRANITE
£289.93 Nari Black Granite is a type of Granite that comes from the quarries in the Nari region, which is located in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is known for its dark black colour with consistent speckles and patterns throughout… read more |
Cons of a Leathered Stone
Leather finish Black Pearl Granite processing costs longer, which might increase the cost. It can also be more expensive because it is built custom, which always costs an additional amount. Having countertops made of natural stone is never very inexpensive, but leathered stone can raise the cost.
More difficult to maintain - Although, as we previously indicated, smooth Black Pearl Granite stone exhibits fingerprints more readily, the leathered kind necessitates a little more cleaning work. In light of the surface's jagged nature, that is certainly relevant. Consequently, you might only need to exert a little more effort or hire a pro.
Individual preference: Although leather-finished Black Pearl Granite stone is more expensive, not everyone may find its appearance alluring.
This concludes our discussion of Black Pearl Granite. Worktops offers this stone in varying finishes and 20mm and 30mm thicknesses.
Where to Buy Black Pearl Granite as Leather Stone in the UK?
We are all familiar with polished stone, the most preferred treatment for natural stones. It has a high-gloss surface that allows you to see your own reflection. The honed finish, which is matte and silky-smooth, was also covered in our last article. However, leathered stone might have come up while browsing your favourite home design websites, or you might have seen this one while browsing guides on leathered finishes. How does this finish work, and why should you think about it? It will be covered in the following parts. Pick your stones from Work-tops at the best stones.
Black Leathered Slab Vs Honed vs Polished
A slab of Leathered Black Pearl Granite stone is neither lustrous nor shiny, with next to no sparkle, much like a stone that has been honed. The connections mostly end there, though. Leathered stone differs from honed stone in its surface texture, similar to fine leather, with small cracks and fissures, while honed stone is smooth. Each Black Pearl Granite slab in leather finish will have a different texture, and perhaps some slabs will have a leather texture that is much more obvious than others. Nonetheless, the overall impression is cosy and welcoming, stylish but also a little primitive. It also emphasises how special and natural your slab is and how its differences give it uniqueness.
JUNGLE GREEN BOOKMATCH MARBLE
£320.07 Jungle Green Bookmatch Marble perfectly mimics the outer layer of tall tree from the jungle which justifies the name. The slab has a dark green black background with numerous stripes of greenish-ivory here and there which makes the slab a… read more |
EMERALD PEARL GRANITE
£324.38 Emerald Pearl Granite pearlized granite worktop has a dark green base with lighter flecks. This stone is stunning in its beauty and shine, glistening and glimmering. This worktop complements stainless steel kitchens perfectly, providing a contrast of light and dark… read more |
INDIAN BLACK PEARL GRANITE
£261.35 Indian Black Pearl Granite is an exquisite natural stone that has a deep black base surfaced with white flecks and occasional golden-coloured minerals. Readily available in 20mm and 30mm thicknesses, this gorgeous black granite is one of the popular natural… read more |
Black Pearl Leathered Granite Countertops
Leather finish stones have deeper depth than honed stones but lack the brilliant sheen of Polished Black Pearl Granite. It's kind of a wonderful compromise because there is just the right amount of gloss and roughness to bring out all the inherent qualities of the stone without requiring as much upkeep as a mirror finish. These characteristics also make the stone less susceptible to stains, scratches, smudges, and fingerprints. With both polished and honed finishes, the latter two are particularly problematic; if you can't stand having a fingerprint in plain view, a leathered finish might be the right choice for you.
The advantage of leathered Black Pearl Granite stone over honed counterparts stems from the former sealing the stone's inherent pores, whereas the latter leaves them more visible. Despite the fact that stones like granite are less susceptible to stains and moisture-related issues, they still have natural pores. The stone will eventually deteriorate if water, cleansers, food crumbs, and other debris become lodged in these openings. As a result, sealing honed and polished stones more frequently will help to ensure that this weakness doesn't shorten the stone's overall lifespan. While leathered stone still requires sealing, it does so less frequently over time since the finish seems to plug the pores.
The one and only drawback of Black Pearl Granite leathered is that thorough cleaning can be daunting and physically demanding. Removing everything out of the gaps caused by the leathered surface can be difficult, which generates some natural cavities and cracks in the stone. This makes leathered stone possibly not the greatest choice in a busy kitchen and certainly not where most of the food preparation occurs. However, it is a truly fantastic solution for bathrooms, bar tops, fireplace panels, or to cover special furniture.
Is Leathered Counter More Expensive than Polished Finish Surface?
Due to its popularity and widespread availability, polished granite is generally more affordable than leathered granite. Black Pearl Granite in polished finish is less pricey than leathered granite, considering that it is more undoubtedly possible to be in supply from manufacturers.
Do you need to Seal a Leathered Worktop Made of Black Pearl Granite?
You'll notice that black granite is so solid and naturally stain-resistant it frequently does not require sealing. But then again, when given a leather finish, it transforms into a non-polished black granite surface that is more porous and may need sealing. A very basic rule of thumb is that "granite" needs to be sealed when installed and resealed every three to five years.
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