Granite finishes add color contrast even when using the same granite color. There is almost an infinite variety of tooling and finishing applications available to produce the look and feel desired to make each project unique. Below are examples of the most common finishes.

Polished Highly reflective mirror finish. Granite color is vivid and distinct. Surface is smooth.	Honed Slight to non-reflective finish. Granite color is subdued and softened. Surface is smooth.	Sawn Non-reflective finish. Granite color is muted and toned down. Surface is smooth.
Sandblasted Non-reflective finish. Granite color is muted and toned down. Surface is rough.	Flamed Non-reflective finish. Granite color is subdued and softened. Surface is rough.	Rock Non-reflective finish. Granite color is distinctive. Surface is rugged and irregular.