Leathered Marble Slab

So you know about polished stone that high gloss finish you can practically see your own reflection in.

Leathered marble slab.

If you re choosing a countertop for a lesser. Fantasy brown marble slabs. It will depend on how exactly the homeowner wants their granite countertop. You can see fiber on the backside of this stone it makes the slab more strong.

Since marble is a water soluble stone it will etch easily. This is a dolomitic stone so it takes extra abrasives to cut the blocks. My slab is 4 by 8 by 1 thick and my paver is 6 by 9 by 2 thick. The end result can have many different forms.

After cutting of slabs epoxy resin is used to fill any pinhole or small fissures. Leathered granite gets its texture as a result of a diamond tipped brush being run over the surface of the stone which takes away any imperfections while polishing the slab. Therefore we d recommend a leathered edge when choosing a high traffic marble countertop. Photo via houzz natural stone with a leathered finish is a recent trend that s lending a look and feel of sophistication throughout residential hospitality and commercial spaces.

Stunning kitchen with a large kitchen island topped with gray countertops super white quartzite in a honed and leathered finish situated across form white shaker cabinets which are paired with super white quartzite countertop and a mosaic marble backsplash flanking a gray french hood over a stainless steel integrated range with microwave stacked over wall oven to the left. It s worth noting that granite doesn t stain and etch like marble. And we ve talked about the honed finish which is matte and silky smooth but you may have heard mention of leathered stone while going through your favorite home design websites or maybe you ve even seen it when looking at slabs at your local provider. By leathering or at minimum honing the etches and some staining will be disguised.

The slabs of this marble granite are cut on marble gangsaw.