Natural Stone -Granite

Natural stone is a product of nature. No two tiles are exactly alike. California Carpet & Granite recommends that a customer not purchase a tile based on the photo on this website. A customer should request a sample of the tile from their sales representative prior to making a final decision. Furthermore, California Carpet & Granite requires that a customer inspects the purchased material prior to installation to check color, veining, thickness, sizing, and finish. Please ask for information on pre-sealing, sealing, and ongoing maintenance.

Uses
• Interior and exterior
• Floors and walls
• Interior counter tops
• Exterior building facades

POLISHED/HONED
Absolute Black (Premium) - GR10A 12"x12", 18"x18"	Aldeia - GR32 12"x12"	Baltic Brown - GR62 12"x12"	Bianco Catalina - GR01 12"x12"
Blue Pearl - GR08 12"x12"	Emerald Pearl - GR03 12"x12"	Empress Gold - GR74 12"x12"	Firenze - GR53 12"x12"
Galaxy Black - GR10G 12"x12"	Giallo Colonia - GR24 12"x12"	Giallo Fiorito - GR05 12"x12"	Giallo Ornamental - GR51 12"x12"
Giallo Veneziano - GR60 12"x12"	Golden Beach - GR46 12"x12"	Kashmir Gold - GR13 12"x12"	Labrador Antique - GR33 12"x12"
Majestic Mauve - GR07 12"x12"	New Venetian Gold - GR43 12"x12"	Santa Cecilia - GR02 12"x12"	Seafoam Green - GR71 12"x12"
Tan Brown - GR19 12"x12"	Tropical Brown - GR38 12"x12"	Tropical Tan - GR49 12"x12"	Ubatuba Green - GR96 12"x12"
Verde Butterfly - GR40 12"x12"

Mosaics
Galaxy Black 1/2" x 1/2" on 12" x 12" mesh	New Venetian Gold 1/2" x 1/2" on 12" x 12" mesh	Tropical Brown 1/2" x 1/2" on 12" x 12" mesh	Ubatuba Green 1/2" x 1/2" on 12" x 12" mesh

Types
• Polished: During production, a facet is put on each crystal at a microscopic level– much as a jeweler would facet a diamond. The resulting smooth surface allows light to refract in and out of the stone in a parallel way. This enhances the visible sheen and gives the appearance of depth.
• Honed: A smooth, non-reflective finish achieved by using acid to grind the surface (available by special order only).
• Flamed (thermal): A rough surface created by applying a direct flame source, such as a blowtorch, and burning off portions of the surface minerals.

Special Considerations
• Color variations enhance the natural beauty of the stone. Inspect multiple samples before selection to ensure satisfaction with colors and patterns.

Maintenance
• Do clean with a dust mop and neutral cleaner to remove most dirt.
• Do use a penetrating sealer to prevent staining. Because many stones are porous to some degree, excessive water may cause reactions such as oxidation (rust), spalling, deterioration of dry veins, etc. “Special Impregnating” sealers are recommended to avoid these problems. California Carpet & Granite representatives can recommend appropriate sealers.
• Do clean natural stones with “special stone cleaners”, “pH balanced cleaners” or “neutral base cleaners.”
• Do not clean any natural stone with acidic cleaners, including (but not limited to) vinegar or cleaners with “lemon” or “lime” on the label. These products will abrade the polish from the stone. Sealers DO NOT protect polished surfaces from these types of cleaners.