Natural Stone Glossary

Brushed Finish
Brushed finish helps you achieve that antique look and is done by rubbing against the surface of the Natural stone offering the look of natural wear.

CBU
CBU means cement backer unit which is usually required for wood subfloors to provide support and a barrier for moisture.

Granite
Extremely popular choice for flooring and kitchen counters, granite is an igneous stone which is extremely hard and scratch resistant. You come across a ton of varieties.

Honed Finish
This particular style provides a satin or matte finish and helps to create a more softer look. This finish is achieved by stopping just at the last stage of pollution.

Porosity
It defines the quantity and size of pores in a piece of stone.

Slab
It means blocks of stone that were cut after being extracted from the Earth.

Marble

Its a type of stone derived from limestone and can be polished. Usually marble is soft and is prone to scratching.