07 Resources
Natural stone guides
Practical guides for architects, developers and importers: how to prepare a stone RFQ, how stone is packed for export, finishes, and travertine cuts.
01 Guides
Guides for architects and importers
Practical guides in plain language. Each one describes natural stone in general and says where the answer depends on the specific stone.
- 01How natural stone is packed for exportTypical export packing for blocks, slabs, tiles, pavers and elements: crates, A-frames, pallets, ISPM-15 timber, container loading and marking.
- 02How to prepare a natural stone RFQA practical checklist for importers and architects: what to specify, which drawings to send, and how to state units, destination and delivery basis.
- 03Natural stone finishes explainedPolished, honed, matt, antiqued, bush-hammered, sawn and split-face finishes in plain terms, with guidance on where each is used and how to approve one.
- 04Vein cut vs cross cut travertine, filled vs unfilled poresHow vein cut and cross cut change the look of travertine, what filled and unfilled pores mean, and how to specify both in a request for quotation.
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