Satin Finish Granite

A polished finish can also highlight all the unique characteristics of the stone slab you select.
Satin finish granite. This is the most popular type of finish for granite countertops because it makes the full structure depth and color of the stone visible with a reflective shiny surface. It provides the best outdoor walking surfaces for patios paths and porches. Honed also called matte or buffed finish creates a very smooth surface without any gloss or reflection. A honed granite finish is created when manufacturers stop the finishing process before the stone surface becomes shiny leaving it with a satin or matte appearance.
The full color depth and crystal structure of the stone is visible. Our inventory includes various different styles and colors of granite slabs but in addition to the style and color another important element that will determine the appearance of the countertop is the finish. Glossy and matte and each has its pros and cons. Honed granite to create granite with a honed finish manufacturers use coarser abrasives and stop grinding the stone before its surface becomes shiny leaving it with a satin or matte appearance.
A satin smooth finish with little or no shine. As it implies a polished granite is the most shiny and reflective surface. At unique stone concepts we carry a wide selection of granite that can be used for kitchen countertops. This is considered a glossy mirror finish.
This finish can make the stone look lighter or greyed out especially if applied to dark surfaces. It is produced on the same equipment as the polished finishes however the honing process ends prior to the buffing stage. Many countertop materials are available in two sheens. A smooth satin surface without reflection the honed finish shows the full color of the stone.
A polished granite finish is created when the stone is buffed with the help of fine polishing pads causing the surface to acquire a glossy reflective appearance. As if choosing among granite quartz marble quartzite and soapstone to name a few isn t hard enough once you settle on a basic material there is still the sheen to consider. Honed stone finish yields a very smooth texture ranging from dull matte to a satin sheen. Honed surfaces are always smooth with no ridges or bumps.
Thereby it is applied on walls and floors of bathrooms kitchen splashes and pool deck like spaces. The countertop sheen is the amount of shine on the finish. The look of the finish varies depending on the stone type from a matte appearance to a low sheen. To create this finish the regular polish finishing process ends before the stone is buffed to create a flat finish which is sometimes called a satin finish.