Honed

Provides a flat to low sheen gloss. Different levels of gloss can be selected. This surface is very smooth, but often porous. This texture is common in high traffic buildings. Honed stone colors are not as vibrant as a polished stone.

Polished

A glossy surface that wears away with time due to heavy foot traffic and using improper maintenance procedures. This surface is very smooth and not very porous. The reflectivity 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, rather than from a coating.

Flamed

A rough, very porous 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.

Tumbled

A slightly rough texture that is achieved by tumbling small pieces of marble, limestone, and sometimes granite to achieve an archaic or worn appearance.

Sand Blasted

This surface is the result of a pressurized flow of sand and water that provides a textured surface with a matte gloss.

Sawn

A process performed by using a gang saw.

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