What are the types of sealants used for natural stone and vulnerable materials?
Natural Stone and other vulnerable materials are usually used in bathrooms, kitchens, floors, walls, around swimming pools etc. They enhance the beauty of the place and give a very decorative look to the space. They are usually porous and prone to damage if not sealed properly. Hence it is very important to seal this material …
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Quartz vs Granite vs Marble vs Corian vs Caesarstone for Countertops
There are so many materials available in the market for kitchen countertops that it becomes difficult to select a suitable one according to your needs. From granite and quartz countertops to marble and corian countertops, the market has an abundance of countertop varieties. A comparison of the various countertop materials clearly brings out the strengths …
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CMC Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Veined Quartz Under Its Brand – Kalingastone
Classic Marble Company (CMC) has announced the launch of a new veined quartz series under its flagship brand for engineered stone – KalingaStone. The veined quartz products resemble the look of marble and carry the strength of quartz. Inspired by the signature style vein patterns of classic white Italian marble, the products have been named …
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What is Tumbled Finish in Stone?
Tumbled tiles have a very soft, smooth and worn out antique look on them. Tumbling is a method in which stones, sand and water are added to a rubber or plastic drum. The drum is tumbled with these materials, the rocks and sand rubs on to the surface of the stone to give a tumbled …
Types of natural stone tiles
Natural Stone Tiles have been used since and are very strong and sturdy materials. Once fixed they need not be replaced for a lifetime. Several natural stones have been converted into floor tiles for interiors and exterior use because of their aesthetics, strength and durability. The natural stones that have been converted into tiles are …
Kalingastone Launches ‘Terra’ For Walls
India’s leading brand for engineered stones, Kalinga Stone launched their latest marble product – Terra under its existing Petra series. It has been developed especially to quench the present limitations in wall cladding applications. The application areas can range from interior wall cladding to covering huge exterior walls. Enquire Now for Cladding Terra has an …
What is a Natural Cleft Stone finish?
Natural Cleft Stone finish is associated with stones that have natural layers within them. This finish occurs very naturally when the layers of stone are quarried. This finish occurs mainly in materials like slate and limestone. The main characteristics of this stone are – This is a very natural and rustic matte finish. Each piece …
What is a Sandblasted Stone finish?
A sandblasted stone has a rough finish which is achieved when a stone is subjected to a high pressure blast of water and siliceous sand through an air gun. Steel shots could also be used for the sandblasting finish. This process softens the colour and characteristics of normal stone; it uniformly wears and tears the …
What is Flamed Finish in Stone?
Flamed finish is a thermal finish in hard natural stones which is rough and has no shine. In this technique of flaming the stone – a high intensity flame is applied to the natural stone such that the surface burns and all the crystals are visible. Some stones might go through a colour change due …
What is Honed finish in Stone?
Honed finish is a type of stone surface which retains the natural and rustic beauty of stone. It is very commonly found in Slate and can also be done on other stones like marble or granite. Honed Finish Stone Characteristics The characteristics of Honed finish stone are – It is a finish in which the …
