Why are all bathroom worktops gloss?

I'm looking for a nice darkish (blue granite or slate effect) worktop for a new bathroom I'm planning. But every one I've found has a gloss finish. Surely matt would be more effective at hiding splashes and watermarks. Why are they always gloss?Why are all bathroom worktops gloss?
* A granite laminate for your bathroom vanity is available in every color/texture and best with a matte finish for hiding spills and scratches.


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You can buy honed (unpolished) granite which has a matte finish, but you have to seal it, otherwise any splashes, toothpaste, make up, shaving cream, etc. have to be wiped up right away because it shows stains compared to polished granite.


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Slate countertops are honed to a smooth matte finish, because it is non-porous, after installation it only needs a light coat of mineral oil and then it can be cleaned with any household cleaner.Why are all bathroom worktops gloss?
If you're in the UK, have a look at the worktops in Homebase, there are matt and gloss versions of nearly all the designs (see link) and there is a sample book in all their stores so you can see the actual item. They also provide cutting and delivery services (at a small premium).





Make sure you get the matching end strips and seal the raw edges properly before you add the end strips or the amounts of water in the bathroom will swell and burst your nice new worktop in weeks! Be sure to seal the back edge as well and be especially careful to seal any sink cut-outs you make before fitting the porcelain.





The end strips, once glued into place, need to be filed to shape like you would file off a large and annoying finger nail, with a large flat joiner's file, going in one direction along the length of the strip.





When you have put the worktop in place, use masking tape as a guide for your silicone sealant. Just run a straight piece of tape about 1cm above the worktop on your tiles or back wall, press down firmly so there are no bubbles and apply the sealant, wipe it in with a wet finger or shaping tool then remove the masking tape to leave a lovely clean straight line.
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You can get matt finish...a good tip - a family member used kitchen work top in his bathroom as it was matt that he was after and like you it was harder to find. It looked exactly the same as the bathroom stuff but was half the price and does exactly the same job...





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The reason bathroom surfaces are usually glossy is because glossy surfaces tend to withstand moisture better and do not absorb stains nearly as much as matte surfaces do. (Matte surfaces tend to be porous.)





Glossy surfaces are also much easier to clean.
They aren't all gloss finish - you just have to look around. I've seen lighter coloured ones in a matt finish at Wickes. Keep looking or google it. Our own is matt but in cream.