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Natural Stone has been the premium building material of choice
since the beginning of construction.
Quarried from the rock beds formed over millions of years, natural stone used in residential and commercial settings comes from many countries of the world. Because stone is a natural product of nature, no two pieces in the world is alike, making it each finished countertop, wall, floor, mantle or still in your home is distinctive and matchless.
Factors to consider in Selecting Natural Stone:
Quarried from the rock beds formed over millions of years, natural stone used in residential and commercial settings comes from many countries of the world. Because stone is a natural product of nature, no two pieces in the world is alike, making it each finished countertop, wall, floor, mantle or still in your home is distinctive and matchless.
Factors to consider in Selecting Natural Stone:
Color
Natural Stones are available in a beautiful spectrum of colors. Colors in
granite and marble, for instance can range from soft beiges and pinks and
classic black and whites to rich corals, greens and multicolors. Marble
traditionally features swirls and veins of colors, while granite has
flecked or pebbled appearance.
Finish
Natural Stones can be polished, honed or flamed for a distinct appearance.
A polished finish has a glossy surface that reflects light and emphasizes the color and making of the stone. This finish is typically used on walls, furniture tiles and floor tiles.
A honed finish is a satin smooth surface with relatively little light reflection. It is generally preferred for floors, stair treads, thresholds and other traffic where heavy traffic will wear off a polished finish.
A flamed finish is a rough textured surface used frequently on granite floor tiles.
A polished finish has a glossy surface that reflects light and emphasizes the color and making of the stone. This finish is typically used on walls, furniture tiles and floor tiles.
A honed finish is a satin smooth surface with relatively little light reflection. It is generally preferred for floors, stair treads, thresholds and other traffic where heavy traffic will wear off a polished finish.
A flamed finish is a rough textured surface used frequently on granite floor tiles.
