What is the difference between polished finish and tumbled finish? What type of finish should I choose?
First of all, when we talk about finish, we mean the surface that faces ceiling ( in case of floor ) and faces you ( in case of wall ). Polished finish looks more shining, feels more smooth and cooler. The tile with polished finish has sharper texture, with four straight cutting sides and corners. Tumbled finish looks duller, feels less smooth and much warmer. The tile with tumbled finish has softer texture, with four sides and corners rounded off slightly or heavily, depending on the specific needs. Honed finish is between the polished and the tumbled. That is, it is neither too shining nor too dull, neither too cool nor too warm, and with an eggshell surface and a tender texture.
