Marble
Marble is a natural stone with unique colours and patterns. Because it is highly porous and easily absorbs liquids, it is not recommended to use it in kitchens, but it is a great choice for bathroom vanity tops. Marble is perfect for designing unique countertops as it features a beautiful range of natural colours and shades.
MATERIAL
COLOUR
- Black
- Blue
- Brown
- Green
- Grey
- Pink
- Red
- White
- Yellow
- Beige
- Cream
- Orange
- Other
Surface Finishes
Polished
This finish is smooth, shiny and reflective. The full colour, depth and crystal structure of the stone is completely visible, which can make for quite a beautiful addition to your home. A polished finish is recommended for vanities and kitchen worktops, as the process closes most of the surface pores and helps the surface to resist staining.
Flamed
Also known as a thermal finish, flamed granite involves a high intensity flame being applied to the surface of the stone. This causes the crystals to pop and results in a highly textured and rough surface with zero shine. Whilst this finish can be used indoors and outdoors with ease, it is recommended for swimming pool surrounds and other wet areas.
Honed
This finish is also smooth, but not reflective. Instead, it could have anything from a matte-like appearance to a low sheen. Some people prefer this finish because it is soft and natural looking. As such, it is recommended for floors, stairs and other areas where polish might make the surface too slippery and where foot traffic might where off a polished finish.
Leather
Leather finish is created when diamond-tipped brushes are moved across the surface which produces the look and feel of textured leather. Like a polished surface it is less porous and highlights the color.