Matte and textured stone finishes that hide fingerprints and etches and add a soft, natural look.
Polished stone is glossy and bright, but it is not the only choice. Honed stone has a flat, satin look. Leathered stone has a soft, textured feel like fine leather. Brushed stone is lightly textured with a gentle sheen. These finishes hide fingerprints and water spots, reduce visible etching on marble and can give a kitchen a more natural, lived-in feel. Homeowners in Nashville ask for them on granite, marble, quartzite and soapstone.
We show you samples of each finish on the stone you like, since the same slab can look very different when it is polished, honed or leathered. We explain how finishes affect color, cleaning and sealing. Textured finishes can hold dirt in the grooves and may need more careful cleaning, and leathered finishes should be sealed. We apply the finish at the fabricator, so the surface is consistent, and we explain what to expect when you use and clean it. If you are unsure, take a sample home and live with it for a few days. Spill a little water on it, set a glass on it and look at it in morning and evening light. Finishes behave differently in daily life, and a short test often settles the choice.
Finishes change color depth and sheen, so seeing a sample matters.
Matte finishes make fingerprints, water spots and fine etches less noticeable.
Textured surfaces need sealing and a soft brush for cleaning, since dirt can sit in the texture.
Applying the finish in the shop gives an even look, and we keep finishes consistent across seams.
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BeforeAfterSee polished, honed and leathered side by side.
How finish affects the look.
Consistent surfaces.
Textured stone protected.
Simple methods.
Finishes carried to edges.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Top brandGranite GoldA family-owned maker of care products for natural stone, quartz and wood surfaces, including cleaners and sealers.Learn more Top brandWeimanA specialty cleaner maker whose products cover granite, stainless steel, cooktops and other surfaces.Learn more 
Top brandNatural Stone InstituteA stone industry association, formerly the Marble Institute of America, with resources, education and technical information.Learn more Pick your material and how you use it to see a typical cleaning, sealing and care routine.
You tell us what you want or what your counters are doing, and we set an estimate visit that fits your day.
We look at your cabinets, layout and walls, talk through materials, edges, sinks and seams and note any prep that is needed.
You choose the material, slab and details, receive a plain written scope and approve it before anything is ordered or cut.
We template your cabinets exactly, then the countertops are cut, shaped and polished to fit, with openings made for your sink and cooktop.
We remove the old tops, set the new ones level, join the seams, seal where needed and set the sink and backsplash.
We clean up, haul away the old countertops if you asked, walk you through the finished work and explain how to care for it.
It can hold spills in the texture if it is not sealed, so sealing matters.
Often yes. Honed stone can be polished, and we can discuss refinishing.
Honed and leathered finishes hide etches better than polished.
Usually yes. Polished stone looks darker and richer.
Many quartz lines offer matte or textured options. Ask us.
Granite CountertopsNatural granite countertops, fabricated from slabs you choose, with edges, cutouts and sealing done right.Explore 
Marble CountertopsClassic marble countertops with soft veining, honed or polished, installed with an honest look at care.Explore 
Soapstone CountertopsSoft, warm soapstone countertops that darken beautifully with oil and wear in with character.Explore 
Countertop SealingPenetrating sealers for natural stone, applied correctly so spills bead up and stains stay out.Explore Tell us about your project and we will call you back to set up a visit.
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