brushed granite

I have to have my final granite choice by Monday and I want to know if brushed granite is popular for kitchen countertops. I have read that brushed is for exterior use mainly. I like the look of honed and brushed granite but I don't want to choose the wrong granite for my new house. Would brushed or honed granite look bad in my new kitchen?Please reply quickly so I can let the builder know what my choice is going to be.(My granite color is not black or absolute). Thanks, Carol

 

Dear Carol:

Especially if it is not black, brush-finished mercantile granite is indeed an excellent finish for your project. (Mainly exterior use??... Never heard of this one!)

I would still urge you to apply to your stone a good-quality stone color-enhancer/impregnator non-sensitive to most common acids, like MB-6.

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