Absolute black granite is jet black and consistent with its color and texture while black pearl granite has dark grey in the color as well as flecks of silver mica.
Is black pearl granite hard to keep clean.
The problem is the color not the material.
It s hard to seal it wrong but sealing needs to be done every year.
Each variety can add an interesting dynamic to a kitchen or bathroom design.
You can effectively clean black granite countertops simply with water and mild soap.
I d say honed leathered granite is actually easier to keep smudge free.
Both are very difficult to keep clean because the dirt is almost impossible to see.
I was granite shopping the other day and had never heard of leathered granite and fell in love.
When i feel ridges i know there s dirt.
Solid black granite can be harder than other to keep clean.
I have small kids too.
I was nervous that you d see droplets of water and all the crumbs.
Any feedback on that would be appreciated.
I love the overall look of black floors countertops.
The only color they had was black do you find it hard to keep clean.
One thing we noticed with our black granite is any cup that forms a ring on it from condensation and say is left out overnight from a party will leave noticeable hard water rings on your nice.
Honed and leathered are very similar so you won t find much of a difference there.
Many people also love black pearl granite because of its hard wearing qualities its ability to keep clean easily and its cost effectiveness.
I have to feel around with my fingertips whenever i clean.