Honed marble is a more natural looking marble without the polished, mirror like finish. It is more porous than polished marble and is therefore not recommended for use in areas where staining may occur. Sealant companies may claim to be able to seal honed marble, but from what we have been able to discover, sealants only work for a temporary period.
Yes, marble is naturally shiny due to its smooth and reflective surface. However, the level of shine can vary depending on the finish applied to the marble, such as polished, honed, or matte finishes.
Marble countertops are more durable than most kinds of countertops on the market. Just make sure it's honed and it should last for several years!
Marble is perfect for a bathroom countertop. Marble is a calcium based stone so it is not usually used in a kitchen where acids can etch marble. If you like the old world look of marble kitchen countertops, have your marble "honed" to remove the polish, thus giving you a satin look. Combined with a quality sealer like HMK-S34 Impregnator, marble may be an option for some people. Powder bath counters and master bath vanity tops are very often made out of marble slabs.
ONLY cast-iron brake cylinders can be honed!
A well honed body means someone who looks very fit. Their muscles are well defined.
Honed.
I think you most likely heard "toned" butts, which means that the buttocks muscles are firm and toned. "Honed" means sharpened.
The anagram is "honed" (sharpened).
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A marble statue is a statue made of marble :)
The process of removing a relatively small amount of material from a cylindrical surface by means of abrasive stones to obtain a desired finish or extremely close dimensional tolerance.
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