Cover & Seal the Gap Between Your Stove and Kitchen Counter – the new designed anti-static non-tacky top surface is matte black (not shiny). It is fingerprint and smudge resistant and does not collect dust which helps in keeping the cover clean and stain free. The back side is shiny non-slip (tacky) which keep the cover tight in place.helps you say goodbye to that hard to clean gunk and debris that gets stuck in the gap between the stove and the counter.