Tumbled
Rolled, eased and battered in the "tumbling" process, edges are rounded giving the surface is antique look. Tumbled stones are ideal for floors, kitchens, fireplaces, backsplashes, bathrooms, and entryways.
Honed
Honed stone has had the final stages of polishing removed, to achieve a smooth satin finish. It's a multi versatile finish that's perfect for floors, kitchens, fireplaces, backsplashes, bathrooms, and entryways.
Brushed / Patinato
Brushed stone has a slightly dimpled satin surface and gives a smooth high quality finish. A brushed stone is ideal for floors, kitchens, fireplaces, backsplashes, bathrooms, and entryways.
Polished
Polished stone enhances the colour and markings of the material and leaves the stone with a smooth and reflective surface. Polished stone is ideal for floors, kitchens, fireplaces, backsplashes, bathrooms, and entryways.
Filled
Filled refers to a process of filling any imperfections in the surface of the stone. Filled stone has a smooth surface and mainly applies to travertine.
Unfilled
Unfilled refers to stone that has natural imperfections in its surface. This helps to give character to the stone and mainly applies to travertine.
Chipped Edge
Stone with a chipped edge is perfect for those looking for a more antique or traditional look. It gives the stone a time worn quality and as the name suggests has small chips running around the edge of the stone.
Pillowed Edge
A pillowed edge gives the stone a smooth and randomly undulating edge that is ideal for flooring.
Cushioned Edge
A cushioned edge gives the stone a smooth standardised curve around the perimeter of the stone.
Bevelled Edge
Bevelled edge stone has an angular and uniform chamfer all around the edge. This gives the stone a more defined look and is perfect for flooring.
Riven Slate
Riven slate is produced when the slate is parted. It leaves the slate with an uneven non-uniform surface.
Calibrated Slate
Calibrated Slate is cut to a standard depth and has one side that is riven and one side with grooves making it much easier to apply.
Un-Calibrated Slate
Un-Calibrated slate is riven on both sides and can vary in depth making it harder to install.
Rectified
Rectified stone is cut very straight with perfect angular edges.
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