Standard Bluestone Finishes
Our investment in the latest innovations in stone machinery enables us to offer unique surface finishes:
Please note that special surface finishing is also available on request
Brush Polished
Glossy yet the surface retains an antique quality that enhances the stone’s natural beauty. It should not be used when slip-resistance is required.
General applications:
- Tiles
- Vanities
- Architectural panels
- Lightweight Cladding
Brush Honed
Generally used for internal applications; it highlights the natural beauty of the stone yet still maintains an acceptable slip resistance.
General applications:
- Floor and Wall Tiles
- Stair treads
- Thresholds
- Vanities
- Hearths and fire surrounds
- Lightweight Cladding
First Brushed
Our paving finish is achieved with Diamond Brushes creating a light patina, it boasts an impressive slip resistance. Co efficient of friction when wet (AS/NZS 3661.1 1993) – 0.75.
General applications:
- Paving
- External Stair treads
Diamond Rubbed
Saw marks resulting from the sawing process are removed and the slab is calibrated.
General applications:
- Kerb and channel
- House veneers
- Lightweight cladding
- Architectural panels
- Pedestrian paving cobbles
Birds Pecked
This is a machine textured finish sometimes referred to as “bush hammered”.
General applications:
- Kerb and channel
- House veneers
- Architectural panels
- Lightweight cladding
Tumbled
Stone units are tumbled together; this slightly roughens the surface and rounds off the edges to give an aged appearance.
General applications:
- Vehicular paving
- Pedestrian paving
- Cobbles
Antique
Birds pecked stone with a light brush and tumbled finish to create a unique aged look.
General applications:
- Kerb and channel
- House veneers
- Large Architectural panels
Pitched/Split Face
This process exposes the natural stone texture; it is often referred to as bolstered.
General applications:
- House veneers
- Vehicular paving
- Walls and Fences
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