Thermal Finish Granite

Kafka granite s thermal flagstone provides a premium natural stone alternative to manufactured hardscapes and are available in three classic colors.

Thermal finish granite.

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. 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. Smooth and consistent texture.

Spacer bar that creates a consistent sand joint. Absorption 0 07 compressive strength astm c170 avg. Despite their differences both types fit well with casual and rustic designs and contrast with sleek modern styles. The thermal finish is produced by applying a high temperature flame to the surface of the stone.

Recommended on darker granite colors. 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. Highly skid resistant this finish is an excellent choice for walking surfaces. Sold as patio pack or as individual sizes.

This finish richly highlights the stone s reflective crystals enhancing and contrasting with the depth of the darker colors. This flame fractures crystals on the face leaving a rough textured finish. Honed granite is smooth while thermal is noticeably rough both in appearance and texture. Thermal granite is also matte yet it has a more blurred finish as a consequence of applying heat to the rock.

Testing details bulk density astm c97 avg. For the past few decades granite has been considered a top pick for kitchen countertops due to its elegant beauty stain resistance and durability. Bush hammer crystals are uniformly fashioned to create a light on dark stippled effect across the finish s coarse surface.