Thermal Finish Granite

For custom finishes our craftsmen welcome the opportunity to meet the most demanding design requirements.

Thermal finish granite.

Honed granite surfaces are smooth and provide a great work surface. Absorption 0 07 compressive strength astm c170 avg. Thermal granite is also matte yet it has a more blurred finish as a consequence of applying heat to the rock. Natural stone appearance with thermal finish.

In fact some of our most difficult custom challenges have evolved into some of our standard finishes. Smooth and consistent texture. Testing details bulk density astm c97 avg. 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.

The top surface has a thermal finish to provide traction and accentuate the unique character of the natural stone. Thermal finish flagstone. Thermal finish flagstone bluestone. 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.

Honed granite has a soft matte finish and the lack of buffing allows for more of the stone s natural color to be seen. Our comprehensive suite of finishes is where you ll discover a finish that perfectly conveys the inspiration behind your design. When the stone is honed it often lacks the reflection offered by polished surfaces. Honed granite is smooth while thermal is noticeably rough both in appearance and texture.

A rough and uneven surface resulting from splitting pointing and or rough cutting the granite. Highly recommended on darker granite colors. Because thermal and honed finishes do not maximize the color of the stone a diamond finish can be applied to enhance it. Ash granite 1 1 4 ash granite pattern flagstone comes 1 and 1 1 4 thick for outdoor use on patios and walkways also available in 2 thick for treads and wall caps.

This creates a matte or buffed appearance. Diamond 4 6 8 water jet. Bulk density 165 2 pcf absorption astm c97 avg. Ash granite is a fine grained medium gray to dark gray granite with darker grey flecks and a thermal finish.

The process is often referred to as a flamed or thermal finish and can be best described as creating a textured look. Sold as patio pack or as individual sizes. The diamond finish is achieved by water jetting stone with 4 6 or 8 heads by either hand or machine. The diamond 10 is a thermal finish with an added water jet treatment to enhance the color and appearance of the stone.

Imperial gray granite project by landmark landscapes.