TYPES OF STONE FINISHES Surface finishing is the treatment that
brings out the esthetic features of the material. The ornamental
function and also some technical characteristics (e.g. its
resistance to wear and weather conditions or its slipperiness)
are strongly influenced by the surface finishing applied to the
product. Depending on the treatment, we can divide the finishing
into mechanical, impact and chemical methods. In mechanical
finishing, the stone is put in contact with an abrasive to
reduce the original surface roughness to some extent. Rough -
Though infrequent, sometimes the sawn material or even just-
quarried material is ready for installation and needs only to be
cut to size. The surface in this case is generally rough, with
an uneven face. Rough stone is predominantly used outdoors where
it is appreciated for its non-slip quality. It is often used
with slate and with some kinds of sandstone. Polished –
Polishing is the main and most frequently applied finish. It
follows the finest honing and em