Matte paint finishes are a hot trend in the high-end car market and their appeal has driven appliance manufacturers to jump on the bandwagon as well. If you can get your Tesla with a black matte finish, why not your refrigerator? If you want to upgrade your kitchen with a new distinctive and rich look, the new black slate appliances by GE might be the perfect fit. As of mid 2020, LG has discontinued their black matte color after about three years of production.
Black stainless steel is taking the industry by storm with most major manufacturers now offering the color, with Bosch black stainless steel being the most recent addition. But black stainless isn't for everyone. Read our article about the pros and cons to find out why a different finish might work better for you. The new matte appliance finishes offer something different.
If you were interested in LG black matte and sad to see it go, we'll dig into the two finishes and compare them.
LG Black Matte
LG was one of the leaders in the black stainless steel market and those products have been selling well. Consumers love LG's products in general so the reception to their black stainless has generally been good. One drawback is that some consumers complained that the black stainless steel finish was prone to chipping and peeling. LG aimed to eliminate that issue in their black matte offering.
Some of the highlights of LG black matte appliances included:
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Beautiful matte finish with a rich black overtone
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Matching matte black handles
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Hides fingerprints very well
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The beautiful modern LG styling customers love
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Available in a full range of appliances: dishwashers, refrigerators, microwaves, and ranges
Overall, it was a deeper shade than their black stainless steel, offering a richer look that is definitely unique.
GE's black slate is the alternative black matte finish option on the market. Let's take a look at what it has to offer.
GE Black Slate
GE is the leader in the matte finish space with several product offerings. GE has been successful with their slate appliance line for over five years so they are no stranger to producing matte finishes. GE black slate is a stone-inspired matte finish material with a rich black coloring.
Here are some of the key highlights of GE black slate:
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Beautiful stone-inspired matte finish with black coloring
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Stainless steel handles for contrast in the GE Cafe line come standard (but can be changed)
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Color matched handles on GE Appliances and GE Profile lines
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Slate is resistant to fingerprints by nature, and black slate is no exception
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GE has a proven track record with matte finishes dating to 2013 with their slate line
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Available in the main GE Appliances line as well as GE Cafe and GE Profile
- Durable and scratch resistant - the paint is baked on similar to automotive finishes
GE's black slate is now being rebranded as black matte to go with their new GE Cafe Matte Collection (click the link to read more about it) and a push into the matte color trend with a matte white finish as well.
Click here to view all GE black slate models currently available!
If you are looking for black matte appliances, GE is now your main option. It is definitely worth heading to your local appliance store to view them in contrast to other great colors on the market. GE offers a wide variety of appliances in black slate.
Looking to purchase a full kitchen suite in one of these great colors? Check out our detailed look at appliance packages to help you save on new appliances!
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Editor's Note: This blog was originally written in September of 2017 and has been completely revamped and updated for accuracy as of the publication date noted above.
