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Rubbed Finish is achieved with sanding pads which are used to remove the“saw marks” that are left in the sawing process. Best suited when a non-slip finished is required General applications: • Kerb and channel • House veneers • Pedestrian paving • Large Architectural panels |
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Tumbled Stone units are rumbled together in a tumbling machine that slightly roughens the surface and rounds off the edges and corners to give an aged appearance. Best suited when a non-slip finish is required General applications: • Vehicular paving • Pedestrian paving • Courtyards |
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| Honed This satin finish is generally used for internal applications It still maintains an acceptable slip resistance General applications: • Tiles & Vanities • Stair treads & Thresholds • Hearths and fire surrounds |
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Birds Pecked This is a machine textured finish sometimes referred to as “bush hammered” due to the hammering action that is used in its production General applications: • Kerb and channel • House veneers • Large Architectural panels |
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Pitched/Split Faced This process exposes the natural stone texture It is often referred to as bolstered and is achieved by splitting or pitching General applications: • Kerb and channel • House veneers • Vehicular paving |
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Sawn Diamond saws are required in the production of all our products This process leaves some “saw marks” on the surface of the stone Best suited for paving where a non-slip finish is required General applications: • Vehicular paving, Pedestrian paving • House veneers, Kerb & Channel • Large Architectural panels |
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Antiqued The intention of antiquing as the name suggests, is to give the stone the appearance of an aged or worn surface This can be in a rubbed, honed or polished finish General applications: • Tiles • Pedestrian paving |
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| Guillotine Split This finish is achieved by splitting the stone with a Guillotine This process exposes the stone's beautiful natural textures General applications: • Kerb and Channel • Vehicular Paving |
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Polished Generally we recommend a honed finish over this glossy finish as it is best suited to our particular material. It should not be used when slip-resistance is required General applications: • Tiles • Vanities • Pedestrian paving | |||||||