Stone Finishes Reference
Stone 101
Rockface
Rock Face (Rockface) stone is hand-chipped to produce a natural rugged look projection along its face. This finish creates a more raw appearance than regular split face. Detail character ranges from low to high for most stones. Choose this to keep a natural looking finish.
Bullnose
Convex rounding on top and bottom such as a stair tread. A convex, semicircular molding formed on the end of a piece of stone, usually bluestone, travertine, or granite.
Eased Edge or Eased Edge Top
Eased Edge (EE) is the process of saw-cutting and slightly “easing” over the edges of the coping to smooth sharp corners. It can be either top and bottom or top only as options. Choose this stone finish for a slight smooth finish.
More Finishes & Textures
Tumbled
The process of rounding or softening the edges of a piece of stone and its face to provide a smoother, more rustic appearance. Commonly tumbled stone includes pavers, wall stone, and cobblestones.
Natural Cleft
Generally pertains to stones that are formed in layers in the ground. When such stones are cleaved or separated along a natural bedding plane, the remaining surface is referred to as a natural cleft.
Thermaled
This finish is achieved by applying a high temperature flame to the surface of the stone. This flame fractures crystals on the face, leaving a rough-textured finish. Highly skid resistant, the thermaled finish is an excellent choice for walking surfaces.
Variegated
Defined by varying color pattern across the surface of a stone, most commonly referring to bluestone. Variegated bluestone displays lightly varying shades of blue, pink, lavender and brown.
