Thermal Finish On Granite

This finish showcases the natural beauty of a stone by enhancing the stone s natural color and veining.

Thermal finish on granite.

Our comprehensive suite of finishes is where you ll discover a finish that perfectly conveys the inspiration behind your design. The process is often referred to as a flamed or thermal finish and can be best described as creating a textured look. Testing details bulk density astm c97 avg. Honed granite surfaces are smooth and provide a great work surface.

While the process can only be applied to stones like granite that have minerals with varying expansions rates as well as bluestone there are certain hard limestones and marbles that can also withstand the process. In fact some of our most difficult custom challenges have evolved into some of our standard finishes. Thermal finish flagstone bluestone. Similar to if you were to rub a beach pebble repeatedly the stone is rubbed with different diamond pads using a machine until it naturally polishes.

Another popular finish for granite slabs is a honed surface. Smooth and consistent texture. Honed granite is smooth while thermal is noticeably rough both in appearance and texture. Honed granite has a soft matte finish and the lack of buffing allows for more of the stone s natural color to be seen.

Thermal finish flagstone. This creates a matte or buffed appearance. Natural stone appearance with thermal finish. Thermal granite is also matte yet it has a more blurred finish as a consequence of applying heat to the rock.

The antique finish is produced by first applying a thermal finish and then a brushed finish to smooth out the characteristics of the stone structure. For custom finishes our craftsmen welcome the opportunity to meet the most demanding design requirements. When the stone is honed it often lacks the reflection offered by polished surfaces. Honed finishes also work well for flooring since it will be much less.

Spacer bar that creates a consistent sand joint. Absorption 0 07 compressive strength astm c170 avg. Brushed if a textured finish is desired a brushed finish can be applied. Sold as patio pack or as individual sizes.