{"id":1294,"date":"2020-06-12T07:16:07","date_gmt":"2020-06-12T07:16:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aztile2021.wpengine.com\/?p=1294"},"modified":"2022-09-19T05:45:42","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T12:45:42","slug":"what-is-honed-marble","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/what-is-honed-marble\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Honed Marble?","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"
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Featured Image: FW Morocco Imperial Danby Honed, Reside Beige 24\u201d x 24\u201d Marble Kitchen Countertop from Arizona Tile<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

So you\u2019ve done the research, explored the slab yard and narrowed down your top marble varieties to a favorite one. But there\u2019s still at least one choice to make before that beautiful marble graces your kitchen or bathroom countertops: do you want a polished or honed finish?<\/p>\n

Since most people go for the traditional polished countertops, it may be news to you that there\u2019s more than one finish option for some varieties of marble. Depending on the style and aesthetic you\u2019re going for in your upgraded space, the finish of your countertops can make all the difference. Here\u2019s a quick guide to honed marble, what it looks like and how it\u2019s different from polished marble.<\/p>\n

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Image: Imperial Danby Honed Marble Kitchen Countertops from Arizona Tile<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What Does Honed Marble Look Like?<\/h2>\n

The classic polished finish that most natural stone countertops have is a glossy surface, which reflects light and highlights the natural color, veins and characteristics of the stone.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, a honed marble is a marble that has not yet gone through the polishing process. Many homeowners like the look of honed marble because it appears natural. It has a soft, matte and velvet-smooth appearance, reflecting little light. Usually, honed marble will look lighter in color than a polished marble, giving it a satiny, more rustic aesthetic. Some varieties of marble, including the popular\u00a0Carrara\u00a0and\u00a0Calacatta<\/a>, are beautifully soft and raw-looking with a honed finish.<\/p>\n

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Image: Opal White Polished Marble Bathroom Sink from Arizona Tile<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Honed vs Polished Marble<\/h2>\n

While neither honed nor polished countertops are inherently better than the other, there are a few key differences you may wish to consider before choosing the right finish for you.<\/p>\n