Stone Type: Granite
Origin: Pottal, India
Size(s)/Thickness(es): 3/4" (2cm slab), 1-1/4" (3cm slab),
Finish(es): Polished
Recommended Uses: Commercial & Residential, Interior & Exterior, Floor & Wall,
Countertops, Fireplaces, Tub Surrounds, Vanities
Colonial Cream is quarried from a bedrock quarry in Pottal, India. The
background tone will be fairly consistent between shipments, but the veining
will vary. Over millions of years, water has penetrated deep into the stone
through small cracks and fissures, causing the iron oxide and other minerals to
oxidize. It is this process that produces the varying gold tones that are
visible in this granite. Due to its qualities, the slabs are book-matched, in
which slab one and slab two will be cut and polished to create a mirror image of
each other. These are then kept in sequence, which allows for a consistent flow
in pattern. During the polishing process, an epoxy resin is applied to the
surface of the slab to fill in any natural pits, cracks or fissures that may
exist in the stone. This does not affect the durability, maintenance or beauty
of the slab. It is possible for some of the more minute pits that are too small
to effectively hold the resin, to reopen during other finishing stages. However,
this will not detract from the overall quality or appearance of the stone.
Finally, a mesh backing is adhered to the back of the stone to ensure safety
while handling and fabricating the slab.
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