Thermal Finish Granite

Smooth and consistent texture.

Thermal finish granite.

Absorption 0 07 compressive strength astm c170 avg. Natural stone appearance with thermal finish. The process is often referred to as a flamed or thermal finish and can be best described as creating a textured look. Highly skid resistant this finish is an excellent choice for walking surfaces.

Thermal granite is also matte yet it has a more blurred finish as a consequence of applying heat to the rock. The thermal finish is produced by applying a high temperature flame to the surface of the stone. While the process can only be applied to stones like granite that have minerals with varying expansions rates as well as bluestone there are certain hard limestones and marbles that can also withstand the process. This finish richly highlights the stone s reflective crystals enhancing and contrasting with the depth of the darker colors.

Honed granite is smooth while thermal is noticeably rough both in appearance and texture. Despite their differences both types fit well with casual and rustic designs and contrast with sleek modern styles. Bush hammer crystals are uniformly fashioned to create a light on dark stippled effect across the finish s coarse surface. Sold as patio pack or as individual sizes.

For the past few decades granite has been considered a top pick for kitchen countertops due to its elegant beauty stain resistance and durability. This flame fractures crystals on the face leaving a rough textured finish. Flamed or thermal this process as the name indicates involves using a hot torch flame and running it over the surface of the stone to create a textured non slip finish that has a semi rough surface. Spacer bar that creates a consistent sand joint.

Granite surfaces work so well in kitchens because it can withstand high amounts of heat and provide you with a functional work surface for the preparation of meals. Bulk density 165 2 pcf absorption astm c97 avg. Recommended on darker granite colors.