What are different kinds/types of stone finishes?
Natural Cleft Unique to slate, it has a slightly uneven surface that is still usable for flooring. This finish cannot be created, but occurs naturally as the layers of slate are quarried. One side (back side) can be gauged to facilitate ease of “thin set” installation. Some marbles, sandstones and limestones are available with heavy clefting, suitable for wall installations only. Polished Grinding, sanding, and buffing produces a high gloss, mirror-like surface. Honed Grinding and sanding produces a smooth, yet not glossy finish. This is best for low maintenance, high traffic applications. Flamed A flamed surface is achieved by subjecting the stone to the high temperature flame of a torch and burning most of the carbon content, leaving textured quartzites with gentle coloration. Sandblasted This is a rough, but tidy look created by applying a high pressure blast of sand to the stone’s surface. River Wash This finish is often given to granites, and provides a non-slippery surface while
