Stone honing in the Perth Hills

A refined finish without assuming high gloss

Honing uses progressively finer abrasives selected for the material and the required result. It can reduce certain scratches, etch marks and uneven wear, but the achievable result depends on defect depth, remaining stone and surrounding finishes.

For some natural stone floors a honed finish is preferable to a polished one, particularly where glare or visible wear is a concern. A honed surface is not automatically slip-safe: use conditions, water and surface texture still matter.