A glossy surface that brings out the brilliancy in the stone’s colors. The texture is very smooth and is not very porous

A flat or low-sheen finish that is smooth in texture. It is still fairly porous and natural looking. Color will normally be visibly lighter than a polished finish.

A rough textured finish that is achieved by exposing the stone to intense heat and immediate cooling. When heated and cooled, the crystals in the stone actually pop. The surface is very porous. Not all stones can be flamed, they must have the correct crystal structure.

A matte semi-rough surface that is textured by a pressurized flow of sand. The surface is very porous. Not all stones sandblast well, hard and soft spots can create unattractive patterns in limestone and marble.

A rough textured finish that is developed by pounding the stone. The surface is very porous. Not all stones can be bush-hammered well.

An uneven but smooth "soft" surface created by "brushing" the surface. The hard areas remain while the softer areas are removed. Only effective on marble and limestone with variations in hardness usually created by veining.