Marble surface finishes there are four main type of marble surfaces that are selected.
Marble surface finishes.
Other surface finishes include.
Efficient running of the company means that all the products can be produced autonomously from stone cutting to surface finishing all the finishes polished smoothed glazed satinated sanded and flame textured are applied using our special machines which can create surfaces that are finished in the same way as the floors.
Most people will be able to picture what a polished marble tile or an antiqued limestone tile would look like and some will understand what is meant by the term honed.
It is very common for marble floors to have a honed finish since it s easier to maintain.
Tumbled flamed antiqued brushed hammered and more.
Provides a flat to low sheen gloss.
A brushed finish makes marble look like it was installed ages ago giving it a natural and antique look.
Different surface finishes on marble limestone.
A popular choice for marble lovers this choice creates a high gloss finish that brings an air of luxury to any marble surface.
The result is a warm aged worn look.
Only a polished finish has the high gloss shiny surface.
And even though colors are more.
But there are lots of other options for surface finishes on natural stone and some of these may not be quite so easy to imagine.
This refined choice creates a smooth reflective finish that brings out the character and subtlety of this beautiful stone.
Honed finishes leave marble less prone to scratches and grime so less maintenance is necessary.
The texture is very smooth and is not very porous.
To get the brushed look manufacturers gently brush the surface of marble until it becomes textured.
This process opens the stone s pores however making the surface more susceptible to staining.
Polished marble will not need to be re sealed as many times as honed.
Each of these has a different look however all of them are non reflective.
Polished granite requires re sealing less often than stones with other finishes.
In addition stone surfaces with a polished finish are easier to clean than others.
This is a high gloss and reflective surface finish that brings out the colors in the marble.
Different levels of gloss can be selected.
A shiny polished finish is achieved by grinding the surface of the marble with a series of fine diamond grit pads or compounds.
However brushed marble is more porous than polished and must be sealed frequently to resist staining.
This surface finish helps to highlight the beauty and depth of the stone.
