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Polished stone has a shiny, mirror-like surface. Marble, granite, limestone
and travertine tiles and slabs are p olished on large polishing machines,
which progressively grind the stone from the rough saw-cut surface (visible
on the back side of tiles or slabs) to a spectacular (mirror-like) finish.
This is accomplished by finer and finer circular polishing heads moving over
the surface of the slabs or tiles as they move along a polishing line, until
the desired finish is achieved. This is a process analogous to finishing wood,
in which finer and finer sandpaper is used to smooth the surface.
Honed - Honed stone has a matte or satin finish for a softer, more subdued
look. This is achieved at the factory by stopping just short of the last stage
of polishing. Some fabricators have special equipment and can hone marble
in their shops by removing the factory polish. One feature of honed marble
is that it doesn’t show etching as readily, or wear patterns on floors. Some
prefers it because it has a less formal, softer appearance than polished stone.
Flamed - Applying blowtorch-strength heat to the surface of granite, which
actually pops some of the crystals and creates a deeply textured surface,
produces flamed stone. Flamed granite is ideal for use outside and can also
be used for dramatic effect as an accent material in a polished granite floor.
In addition to its rough beauty, flamed granite has a highly textured surface,
which gives it a very non-slip surface, ideal in an exterior installation
where water might create a hazard, or where slip resistance is a concern.
The most important rustic finishes are obtained by flame texturing and bush hammering, these finishes give a surface a very rough look. While Marbles and Granites can be bush hariimered, flame texturing can only be carried out on Granites and some Slates.
Bush hammering by hand is carried out by means of Pneumatic tools only on special work pieces having unusual shapes. Most surfaces are bush hammered by automatic equipment, which can confer a fine, medium or rough appearance.
Sand blasting, acid, anti-slip inserts.
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