Absolute Black Granite

Absolute black granite tile comes in a wide range of sizes and variety of finishes, including polished, honed, leathered, flamed, and brushed.  A polished finish is more traditional for granite; it enhances natural patterns and veining and offers a lot of shine and a sleek appearance. It shows off the depth and beauty of the natural stone. Polished black granite provides a strong, classic look and typically costs less than honed granite due to its wide availability. Buffing and polishing in honed finish process stop before the surface becomes shiny and reflective, leaving a matte or satin finish. It provides a unique aesthetic that looks more casual than polished granite, but it still brings a touch of elegance.

Each of the absolute black granite finishes come with their pros and cons, so a renovation for a forever home might require a different choice than a much-needed modern update for a quick flip. But absolute black granite is still a high-performance natural stone no matter what finish you select.

Absolute Black Granite Tiles

No shade of granite will appear more elegant than a timelessly classic black. Incorporating absolute black granite tiles into your remodel, you can give any space a unique look and feel. Absolute black granite flooring can add plenty of resale value to your home because if properly sealed, high-grade granite has excellent water resistance and is a long-lasting choice. Being stain-resistant, absolute black granite is also an excellent choice for countertops due to its rich colors and durability. Absolute black granite countertops are a popular choice among homeowners because they add the immense sophistication and elegance to kitchens, creating a sense of depth from the lack of color and accentuating other colors used in your kitchen design.

Absolute Black Honed Granite

Absolute black honed granite is perfect for creating an aged look and will complement an antique style kitchen or bathroom. It also appeals to those who dislike the formal appearance that polished granite can give. With its low reflective properties, absolute black granite honed often finds its place in areas with a high amount of natural light.

Honed granite surfaces offer a softer, more natural look and feel than polished ones and evoke a relaxed and casual vibe, while still retaining the high-class character of the elegant natural stone. Absolute black honed granite can vary in appearance from a matte surface to a low sheen. Its surface is very smooth and velvety to the touch but lacks the shine and the high degree of reflection characteristic of a polished finish. It’s not as common as its polished counterpart, so it will give your home a unique, cozy look. However, it is more porous, so it requires more maintenance.

Absolute black granite with the honed finish is often used for flooring, stairs, or other areas where water might make a surface too slippery for a polished finish to be safe. It is also used for interior wall coverings, tabletops, vanities, and countertops.

Absolute Black Leathered Granite

If you are looking for a stylish natural stone, absolute black leathered granite is a fantastic option because a leathered finish gives the stone a textured appearance while retaining its natural color. The leathering process turns the boring old granite chunk into a living, breathing slab of contoured and beautifully colored ingenious rock.

A leathered absolute black granite finish is a newer style that is gaining more traction in the design world. Absolute black leathered granite features a soft sheen that is less than in polished granite but includes a textured appearance. The stone’s subtle, dimple-like texture is achieved when diamond-tipped brushes are run on top of absolute black honed granite. Perfect for use in historic homes, absolute black leathered granite has an immediate rustic appeal due to its rough texture and slightly dulled hue.

A leathered surface offers a different look and feel, and from the practical point of view, it can also be lower maintenance because it doesn’t require as much clean up all the time. Because of its textured nature, it does a good job of hiding fingerprints, smudges, water spots, and even crumbs. And when compared to a honed finish, it does offer more stain resistance. Absolute black leathered granite is most often used for countertops, vanities, and outdoor applications.

Absolute Black Flamed Granite

Flaming is the process when an intense flame is fired at the stone, causing the surface to burst and become rough to make it look rusty. The flamed finish highlights the sparkling crystals of granite. Absolute black flamed granite is more suitable for areas of the home that are prone to dampness and for exterior applications where slip-resistance is extremely important. It’s also a popular choice for commercial buildings.

When granite is used in exterior living spaces, such as a patio or deck, a flamed finish serves as a beautiful, unique option. It also works well in an outdoor kitchen because flamed granite is well-suited to uncovered, exterior applications. However, if you love the rustic beauty of absolute black flamed granite, you shouldn’t feel limited by how you can use it. Absolute black flamed granite can function exceptionally well in almost any room of your home. It’s even suitable for use as a shower floor or in other high-moisture areas where some natural stone options are not recommended for installation.

At Stone & Tile, we offer a wide range of beautiful absolute black granite tiles that come in different sizes, shapes, and finishes, including polished absolute black granite tile, flamed absolute black granite tile and honed absolute black granite tile. Explore our stunning selection of high-quality absolute black granite tiles to find the perfect option that fits your style and budget.