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Rough and flamed stone
What is a flamed or rough finish, and where is it used?
A flamed finish is made by passing a high-temperature flame over granite so the surface crystals burst, leaving a rough, non-slip texture. Rough finishes on Kota and Tandur do the same job. Use them on driveways, car porches, ramps, pool decks and outdoor steps. Colours look lighter and less contrasted than polished.
The rough and flamed finish at a glance
| What it is | Flaming heats the surface of granite until crystals split away, leaving a rough face. Other rough finishes are made mechanically or by keeping the stone's natural split face. |
|---|---|
| How it looks and feels | Coarse and textured, with lighter, softer colour than the polished stone. |
| Slip and wear | The most grip of any finish when wet. The choice for driveways, ramps and outdoor steps. |
| How to look after it | Sweep and wash with a stiff brush. Seal where oil from vehicles may drip. |
| Where it suits | outdoor and paving, staircases |
Stones that can take a rough and flamed finish
These stones can be finished this way. This is what each stone can take, not what is in stock: check availability for the stone you want.
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Absolute BlackGranite
Black GalaxyGranite
Black PearlGranite
Titanium GoldGranite
Viscount WhiteGranite
Moon WhiteGranite
New River WhiteGranite
Colonial WhiteGranite
River WhiteGranite
Thunder WhiteGranite
Colonial GoldGranite
Imperial GoldGranite
Golden JuparanaGranite
Prada GoldGranite
Shivakashi GoldGranite
Shivakashi PinkGranite
Tan BrownGranite
Paradiso BashGranite
Paradiso ClassicoGranite
Himalayan BlueGranite
Red MulticolourGranite
Lavender BlueGranite
Kingfisher BlueGranite
Kuppam GreenGranite- Hassan GreenGranite
Fish BlackGranite
Ash BlackGranite
Crystal YellowGranite
Desert BrownGranite
Rosy PinkGranite
Chima PinkGranite
New Imperial RedGranite
Blue FlowerGranite
Crystal BlueGranite
Alaska WhiteGranite
Alaska GoldGranite
Alaska RedGranite
Questions about the rough and flamed finish
Can marble be flamed?
No. Flaming suits granite. Marble and limestone are given textured finishes in other ways.
Is a flamed floor hard to clean?
It holds dirt more than a smooth floor. Sweep often and wash with a stiff brush.
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