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What is a honed finish, and when is it better than polished?

A honed finish is ground smooth but stops short of a shine, leaving the stone matt. It grips better than polished and hides fine scratches and etch marks, which suits bathrooms, kitchens, busy homes and homes with elders or children. Colours look a little softer. On light stone, honed shows oil marks more readily, so seal it.

Giallo Siena slab, golden-yellow ground with amber veins

Giallo Siena

Italy (Tuscany) · Marble

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The honed finish at a glance

What it isThe stone is ground flat with fine abrasives but not buffed, leaving a smooth, satin or matt surface.
How it looks and feelsMatt to soft satin, with slightly lighter colour than polished. Smooth to the touch.
Slip and wearMore grip than polished, especially when wet. Hides fine scratches and etching, so marble stays looking even for longer.
How to look after itSeal on installation, particularly light marbles. Clean with a neutral cleaner. Honed surfaces can be re-honed on site.
Where it suitsbathrooms, flooring, staircases

Stones that can take a honed finish

These stones can be finished this way. This is what each stone can take, not what is in stock: check availability for the stone you want.

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Questions about the honed finish

Is honed marble harder to clean?

Slightly. The matt surface holds oil and dirt a little more than polished, so seal it and wipe spills promptly.

Can a polished floor be honed later?

Yes. A polished floor can be honed on site, and a honed floor can be polished.

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