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There are many different types of stone available today. When stone is ordered,
it is fabricated with a particular type of surface. There are six main type of
surfaces that are selected:
Honed: Provides a flat to low sheen gloss. Different levels of gloss can be
selected. This surface is very smooth, but often very porous. This texture is
common in high traffic buildings. Honed floors should always be protected with
Penetrating Sealer because it has wide-open pores. Honed stone colors are not as
vibrant as polished stone.
Polished: A glossy surfaces that wears away with time due to heavy foot traffic
and using improper maintenance procedure. This surface is very smooth and not
porous. The reflectively of polished crystals brings out the brilliant colors
and grains of natural stone. The shine comes from the natural reflection of the
stone's crystals. The shine is due to polishing bricks and polishing powders
used during fabrication. The Shine is not from a coating.
Sand Blasted: This surface is the result of a pressurized flow of sand water
that provides a textured surface with a matte gloss.
Bush Hammered: A pounding action that develops a textured surface. The degree of
roughness can be selected.
Regardless of the type of surface to be maintained, all stone should be
protected with sealers.
Flamed: A rough surface that is
developed through intense heat. During fabrication, the stone is
heated up and the crystals begin to pop, thus forming a rough
surface. This surface is very porous and must be treated with Stoneguard.
Tumbled: A slightly rough texture
that is achieved by tumbling small pieces of marble, limestone, and
sometimes granite to achieve an archaic/worn appearance. It often
requires an application of Stone Color Enhancer to bring out the
colors.
Sawn: A process performed by using
a gang saw.
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