Different Finishes in Limestone Tiles
Limestone is considered a permeable stone with natural cavities. Some surface finishes minimize the imperfections by filling them, whereas others do not. Granite floor tiles may be found in five different finishes: polished, honed, tumbled, brushed, and sandblasted.
Polished Limestone Tile – Manufacturers cover the holes in the limestone and polish the surface to an improved gloss to produce polished limestone tiles. This draws attention to the surface’s faint tint of limestone. For floors and walls, its reflecting surface is highly valued. The slickest surface is the polished one.
Honed Limestone Tile – The honed finish is matte and non-reflective, in contrast to polished limestone tiles. This makes the surface more slip-resistant and dulls the color of the limestone.
Tumbled Limestone Tile – Also filled are polished limestone tiles. The honed finish is matte and non-reflective, in contrast to polished limestone tiles. This makes the surface more slip-resistant and dulls the color of the limestone.
Brushed Limestone Tile – Manufacturers prepare brushed finish limestone tiles by employing a wire brush to vanish the soft surface of the limestone and reveal the lower fossilization. This results in a bit of rough texture. This is perfect for use in high-traffic areas such as kitchens.
Sandblasted Limestone Tile – Manufacturers create brushed limestone tiles by using a wire brush to remove the soft surface of the limestone and expose the lower fossilization. This creates a slightly rough texture. This is good in high-traffic areas like kitchens.