The most common treatments used to finish the surface of granite are described below.View the images of the Granite below and notice how different sufrace treatments effect the color of the granite.

Undulated/Wavy
An undulated finish re-creates the look of tile that has survived extreme elemental exposure and endured a thousand years of foot traffic.

Bush Hammered
A process by which a tile is battered by machine, leaving behing a rough dimpled surface.

Reclaimed
Original stone flooring that has been carefully removed from the existing homes, sreets, and shops of Old World countries.

Acid Washed
The prpocess of treating stone surface with acidic substances to give the tile an aged texture and appearance.

Polished
Polished granite surface is created by using abrasives and then polishing substances. This is a typical finish that is given togranite slabs which are to be used for fabrication of kitchen countertopsand other granite fabrications for interior decoration. Polishing gives granite brightness and a mirror-like effect that intensifies granite colors and enhances the pattern. Polishing also reduces the porosity of the granite which increases granite's resistance to humidity and chemical substances commonly found in the kitchens. This is why polishing is the preferred surface treatment for kitchen countertops.

Honing
Honed surface is achieved by the use of abrasives as well, but unlike polished granite honed granite has a smooth, non-reflective surface. Honed granite is more porous than polished granite and therefore it is not recommended for use on kitchen countertops in heavily use kitchens. Honed granite may be used in areas with less exposure to chemicals such as vanity tops or table tops.

Flaming
Flaming consists of passing a nozzle emitting high-temperatures and a high-speed flame over the granite surface. The surface of the flamed granite becomes rugged and irregular with no sharp edges. The colors of the flamed granite are usually less intense, more toned down than the colors of polished granite. In veined granites with a lot of movement and pattern, flaming reduces the perception of veining as opposed to polishing, which intensifies the movement in veined granite.