Stone Finishes
Mirror Finish
A polished surface is easy to clean and resistant to external agents. As the finish seals the natural pores, the surface tends to repel water and moisture. Hence, polished stone is ideal for interior floors, wall cladding and countertops applications. Polished granite, marble and limestones are some of the varieties under this category.
Flamed Finish
A flamed finish can render a beautiful rustic look to the stone in two ways. It can keep the colour and other inherent characteristics intact. Or, it can also create a more natural appearance. As the flamed stone is slip-resistant, it is best for exterior applications.
Grooved Finish
Also known as ‘sawn finish’, this type applies the sawing method to the stone using diamond disc teeth. It creates nearly a coarse and irregular surface with small grooves and waves. The resulting product is lighter with a matte-like touch. Grooved Finish is suitable for external paving, pathways, driveways, patios, etc.
Laputoro Finish
In this finish, the stone slab undergoes a brushed finish, a polished finish and again back to brushed. Doing this creates a combination of polished and honed finish. It makes the surface semi-rough and semi-smooth that looks elegant and sophisticated.
Sandblasted Finish
There is a range of differences from rough to fine texture when it comes to a sandblasted finish. The fine finish is darker in appearance whereas the rough one is lighter. In the treatment, a high-pressure of silica sand is blasted against the stone slab by an air gun. This produces small holes with a coarse yet neat look.
Leathered Finish
“Leathering” is the process of texturing granite or marble to appear less glossy. A leather finish is obtained by a process of brushing the slab with a range of brushes. The result is a slightly undulating surface, very soft, warm and smooth to the touch. Leathering starts with a honed surface and adds texture. Additionally, it closes the pores of the stone (compared to honing) and retains the color better than honing.
