Beige Vein Cut is quarried from a bedrock quarry. This is a sedimentary stone that is formed on shallow sea beds from monsoonal rains washing minerals, plants, and animals into the sea. It is composed mainly of calcite calcium carbonate. Structurally, Silver Beige is a very hard limestone. Some common characteristics that are visible in this limestone are quartz veins and grey portions. These veins are a natural characteristic of the material and are expected to be visible throughout much of the product. There will be noticeable variations in color and movement between pieces. Therefore, it is important and recommended that a range of this product be viewed before finalizing a purchase.
This material may show factory buffer or wheel marks in certain light angles and is common for this product. Material may need to be buffed after installation to help remove the marks. The cost of honing is not the responsibility of Arizona Tile, but either the installer or homeowner. Material is sold as-is. It is important to seal this item with an impregnating sealer or use grout release. It should be applied before grouting which makes the grout clean up faster and easier.
Travertine is a calcium carbonate sedimentary stone, which is formed around hot springs and through deposition in wet caves, with carbon-dioxide saturated water breaking down calcium carbonate and redepositing it.