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Tumbled Stone

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Tumbled stone tiles A tumbled stone tile gives a soft, textured, natural effect to the surface of the stone tile and uneven edges. It is often used when a rustic or natural effect is desired. A tumbled stone tile is perfect for use in situation where it will come into contact with water as it […]

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Honed Stone

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Honed stone tiles A honed stone tile has a smooth, flat finish. It creates a softer look than that of a polished stone tile, with a satin effect similar to an eggshell paint. The honing process, similar to the polishing process, uses machines and abrasives to buff the surface of the stone but stops short […]

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Polished Stone

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Polished stone tiles A polished stone tile has a wonderful glossy mirror like shine which comes from the crystals within the stone. Polishing is a process in which machines are used to grind the surface of the stone. The look is achieved by working progressively through from rough to fine abrasives. Similar to the process […]

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Stone Finishes

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Stone finishes There are many different surface finishes available, some of the processes however are not suitable for every type of stone or would not give the desired effect. Below is a glossary of some of the most popular finishes for stone tiles. PolishedHonedTumbledBrushedRivenVein-Cut

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Delivery

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Deliveries Orders Any order placed after 1pm may not be processed the same day and may be allocated for the following days’ schedule. Orders placed on Saturday or Sunday will be processed on the next working day. Economy service This is our standard method of delivery. Your goods will typically be delivered to you within […]

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