Finishes

There are a great many finishes available on natural stone  to highlight your personal choice.  We are happy to provide examples and give advice on the finishes most suitable to each stone according to your individual requirements.

ANTIQUED

A newly quarried stone that has been fettled to produce an antique finish

BUSH HAMMERED

Stone textured by rotating small hammers

FLAMED

Stone that has been subjected to heat to produce a rough texture, ideally suited for non slip areas

HAND FINISHED

Usually made by machine and finally worked by hand

HANDMADE

Entirely hand formed by local craftsman

HONED

Machined or hand worked to give a smooth finish

POLISHED

Stone machined or hand worked to produce a polished surface

RIVEN

A textured surface due to the material being hand split

TUMBLED

Mainly used for marble, takes off hard edges of cobbles or tiles.