Granite
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
ROCK FACE: Heavy Relief, Hand
Cut (Chiseled) Finish
SPLIT: Natural Grain Split, Produced by Hydraulics or Wedges and Shims
SAWN: Dull, Smooth Finish Created by Wire or Diamond Saw
THERMAL: Slightly Pebbled, Non-Skid Finish Produced by the Application
of High Temperature Flame
POLISHED: Mirror Gloss Finish, Achieved by Rubbing the Stone with a Series
of Abrasives
ANTIQUED: Mottling of Edges and Corners with High Temperature Flame
SANDBLAST: Slightly Textured, Produced with Abrasives under High
Pressure
Granite Steps/Stairs, Platforms, Birdbaths, Hitching posts, Mailbox Posts
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