Natural Stone Styles

NATURAL STONE CAN BE GROUPED INTO THREE CLASSES

• Igneous rock, like granite, is formed when molten rock cools down and hardens.
• Sedimentary rocks, such as limestone and sandstone, are created over the years by the consolidation and crystallization of biological deposits.
• Metamorphic rocks, such as Marble and Slate, are generated when other rocks inside the earth are transformed by extreme heat and pressure.
• Agglomerate Stone such as Terrazzo is a manufactured stone created by suspending natural stone pieces in a binder.

LEARN ABOUT FINISHES.

A specific form of surface treatment is applied to all kinds of natural stone.
Some common types of surface finishes available today are: polished, saw-cut refined, tumbled, honed, acid-washed, flamed, split-faced, and brushed.
For a honed or matte surface, marble, limestone, and slate are the best options.