What do some of the terms mean regarding natural stone?
Marble, travertine, limestone, slate, quartzite, sandstone are products of nature, and no 2 pieces are exactly alike. All stones can have shading variations, veining, fissures, pitting and color variations which are part of the beauty of natural stone, and normally will not affect the function of the stone. As with any purchase, we recommend fully inspecting the product, using only licensed installers/contractors, and that these are natural products that can require routine maintenance to preserve their beauty. Honed finish- this is a smooth, almost satin type finish of the stone which is usually applied at the factory. Polished finish- this refers to a high gloss finish which is applied by machine grinding and buffing the stone. While this can greatly enhance the beauty and color of the stone, it can scratch. Tumbled- this is achieved by tumbling the stone to create pitting, voids, and more rounded edges creating an old-world, time weathered look. Unfinished- this is the stone in its
