Absolute Black Leathered at a glance
| Material | Engineered Quartz |
|---|---|
| Format | Full slab |
| Slab thickness | 3 cm |
| Finish | Leathered |
| Color family | Black |
| Slab gallery | StoneX USA, 1735 S 106th St, West Allis, WI 53214 |
Also searched as “Absolute Black quartz” — this page covers the leathered-finish engineered quartz; the natural granite version is listed separately in the family table below.
Absolute Black Leathered questions
Is Absolute Black Leathered in stock as a full slab?
Absolute Black Leathered is sold as full slabs through our West Allis slab gallery near Milwaukee, where you can see the complete piece — and how the pattern runs across it — before you commit. Stock moves week to week, so check live inventory or call 414-998-0404 to confirm whether Absolute Black Leathered is on the racks now.
Does Absolute Black Leathered need to be sealed?
No. Engineered quartz is non-porous, so Absolute Black Leathered never needs sealing. Clean it with warm water and a mild detergent; use a trivet under hot pans, because sustained heat can damage the resin binder.
What is Absolute Black Leathered best used for?
Kitchen countertops, islands, bathroom vanities, backsplashes and commercial surfaces. We do not recommend engineered quartz outdoors, because UV exposure can fade the resin over time.
Can I buy Absolute Black Leathered if I already have a fabricator?
Yes. Come to the gallery, tag the engineered quartz slab you want, and your fabricator collects it. We also sell directly to fabricators, builders and remodelers across the Milwaukee area on wholesale terms.
Similar engineered quartz colors
Other engineered quartz colors in our West Allis gallery — or see every engineered quartz slab we carry.
Visit the gallery at 1735 S 106th St, West Allis, WI 53214 (Mon–Fri 8:30–17:00, Sat 8:30–14:00), call 414-998-0404, or request a quote.
The Absolute Black Family
Several slabs share this name but are different materials. We label them honestly so you know exactly what you are buying:
| Slab | Material | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Absolute Black | Natural granite (polished) | True black granite - heat-resistant, outdoor-capable |
| Absolute Black Polished | Engineered quartz | Uniform black, non-porous, indoor only |
| Absolute Black Leathered (this page) | Engineered quartz | Matte texture that hides fingerprints |
Natural stone is unrepeatable and takes a sealer; engineered quartz is consistent and needs no sealing. The quartz vs quartzite guide explains the trade-off, and the live inventory shows current stock.
Similar Engineered Quartz Slabs
Other engineered quartz colours sold as full slabs; see live inventory for what is on the racks today. Colour and pattern can vary between production batches, so compare them in person before you choose.
New to leathered stone? Our guide to leathered finish countertops explains how the finish is made, how it compares with polished and honed, and which stones we hold in more than one finish.
Absolute Black Leathered in Kitchens and Bathrooms
Three design visualizations showing how Absolute Black Leathered reads at room scale: as a full-height kitchen backsplash, on a bathroom vanity, and on a waterfall-edge island. Each one was generated from the photograph of the actual slab on this page, so the natural stone pattern, colour and finish match the stone we stock in West Allis.
Please note: these three images are digital visualizations, not photographs of completed installations. For photographs of the real slabs, see the gallery above. Natural stone varies slab to slab — check live inventory or view your piece at the West Allis showroom.