Rock pitched monuments have a more natural look with a rough surface that is finished by hand with a hammer and chisel.
What is steeled vs polished granite.
Polished a type of finish that shows the granite color the best and is highly reflective.
You can choose from one of many colors of granite yand then select your finish from polished rock pitched or steeled.
When granite or other stones are not polished the surface always looks sort of gray said joseph gargiulo who heads washington area operations for stuart dean 800 322 3180.
On the contrary polish granite tends to be less expensive comparing honed or brushed because if high availability.
After granite blocks are quarried they are sawn into slabs of the desired thickness.
Polished finishes are smooth surfaces with a high sheen.
That will last for many years when properly taken care of.
Polished surfaces are smooth and shiny.
Rock pitched a finish where the sides of the stone are hand chiseled to leave a rough natural edge.
Honed granite vs polished granite.
This finish is where all headstones start off with.
Polished granite requires more grinding than honed granite and you would think that is will be more expensive.
This finish is where all headstones start off with.
Steeled surfaces are smooth surfaces that have been sandblasted using steel shot which gives a bright white textured finish.