
Granite Finishes Explained: Polished, Honed, Leather and Beyond
Polished, honed or leather? A granite exporter’s guide to the main granite finishes, how each looks, where it works best, and how to specify it on your order.
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Polished, honed or leather? A granite exporter’s guide to the main granite finishes, how each looks, where it works best, and how to specify it on your order.

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