Riven Stone tiles

Riven is a finish which gives a very natural effect to the stone tile and is perfect for achieving a rustic, traditional look.

The riven finish is achieved by splitting the layers of sediment along the natural fault line. This can be done by hand splitting or machine calibration. Hand splitting will give a more natural and individual look to each piece of stone but due to the manual process thickness of the stone tile can vary slightly which will need to be accounted for when fitting to achieve a level floor finish. Please see our how to fit articles for more information on fitting techniques. Machine calibrating gives a more regimented look but the thickness of the stone tile will be uniform and therefore should make the fitting process much easier.

Riven is most commonly seen in slate tiles and exterior paving.