Choosing a new quartz countertop for your kitchen comes with many steps. After picking the color tones and shape of the counter, you also have to pick the finish. The finish of a quartz countertop is essentially the top coat that impacts the visuals of the counters along with the way your overall kitchen looks.
Before you select any random finish, check out the three most common options and how each one changes the visuals of your kitchen. From there, you can select a finish and have it applied to your new quartz counter installation.
1. Polished Quartz
One of the most popular and go-to options for quartz is a polished finish. The polished design adds a shine and gloss effect over the quartz while protecting the countertop from spills, stains, and liquid penetration. The glossy effect of the polished quartz reflects light well and creates a magazine-style look to your kitchen.
A polished quartz counter also offers easy cleaning. The smooth surface wipes clean, and elements like juices or food debris will not stain the surface of your counter. A polished quartz counter goes well with other modern elements in a kitchen, including stainless steel appliances, tiled backsplashes, or modern decor pieces.
If you choose a quartz countertop with a patterned design, then the polished finish will help those designs pop. For example, if you choose quartz with a white base and black stripes, then the black stripe pattern will pop out through the polished finish.
If you have cutout holes in the quartz, then the edges of the quartz will have a polish finish applied as well so it extends across the whole countertop.
2. Honed Quartz
If you are looking for a more subtle effect on your countertop, then consider a honed quartz. The honed quartz finish goes on smooth like a polished quartz but has more of a matte look rather than a glossy one. The honed quartz gives the stone a more natural look and looks like quartz would in the wild.
The honed quartz has several advantages for the aesthetic of a kitchen as well. Small scratches, smudges, or fingerprints will not show up as obvious on a more matte surface. The honed style matches with many types of kitchen themes, including rustic farmhouse designs. The counter pairs well with large farm sinks and wallpapered backsplashes.
Just like polished quartz, you can wipe the smooth surface clean and let the quartz air dry for a clean and polished look. The honed quartz finish is an ideal option for darker quartz or solid-colored quartz. For example, a dark gray or black quartz looks nice with a matte finish to create dark tones and blend across the kitchen.
3. Leathered Quartz
If you want a matte look like the honed quartz with a little extra texture added, then consider a leathered quartz. The leathered quartz design includes a textured finish with small grooves and a rippled surface that you can physically feel on the top of the counter.
Like the honed quartz, this design will not showcase scratches or smudges. You may find more challenges when cleaning over the textures, but the quartz still offers protection from stains and has a strong durability that can last for years to come.
For more information on quartz countertops, contact us at
Best Marble & Granite Company. We can show you examples of quartz countertops, including all the finish styles and how they look on different colors and styles of quartz. From there, you can plan your countertop installation and move forward with the process using our professional contractors.
