Surface Textures
Last update:2017-08-22
There are many different types of stone surfaces available today. Below are 8 different types of surfaces:
Natural: Naturally split material that preserves the natural look of stone.
Honed: Provides a flat to low sheen gloss. Different levels of gloss can be selected. This surface is very smooth, but often very porous. This texture is common in high traffic buildings. Honed stone colors are not as vibrant as a polished stone.
Polished: This surface is very smooth and not very porous. The reflectivity of polished crystals brings out the brilliant colors and grains of natural stone. The shine comes from the natural reflection of the stone's crystals. The polish is provided by polishing bricks and polishing powders that are used during fabrication.
Flamed: A rough surface that is developed through intense heat. During fabrication, the stone is heated up and the crystals begin to pop, thus forming a rough surface. This is mostly applied on granite material.
Tumbled: A slightly rough texture that is achieved by tumbling small pieces of marble, limestone, and sometimes granite to achieve an archaic/worn appearance.
Sand Blasted: This surface is the result of a pressurized flow of sand and water that provides a textured surface.
Sawn: A process performed by using a gang saw or commonly called machine cut.
Bush Hammered: A pounding action that develops a textured surface. The degree of roughness can be selected.