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Material Fundamentals

The grounding knowledge behind confident stone specification.

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Honed vs Flamed vs Brushed: How to Choose a Stone Finish

Material Fundamentals·Jul 30, 2026

Honed vs Flamed vs Brushed: How to Choose a Stone Finish

A practical, application-first guide to stone finishes: what honed, flamed, brushed, and polished actually change, with a decision table for floors, facades, and wet areas.

Lithos·5 min read