How can the same type of stone have two completely different looks?
Stones are mined in blocks from quarries, then cut into slabs. The different movement you see in a slab is determined by the direction the slabs will be cut from the block.
Vein cut is when the block is cut favoring the natural veins of the stone resulting in a harmonious surface that shows continuous and almost straight lines along its way. Vein cut stone has been one of the most commonly used stone materials in modern home design.
Travertine Silver
117.00” x 54.00” = 43.875 sqft
Becagli
123.00” x 52.00” = 44.416 sqft
Travertino Extra
122.00” x 59.00” = 49.986 sqft
Cross cut happens when the direction of the cut is changed, going against the veins. The result is a non-directional surface with designs of all shapes, often with a flowery or cloudy effect.
Terra Light
115.00” x 60.00” = 47.916 sqft
The final decision on whether to use cross or vein cut will always depend on the client’s personal preference. But if the intention is to book match the slabs, then the right choice would be vein cut slabs - which offer a parallel structure for a symmetrical look.
It is definitely interesting to see how two slabs from the same block, can appear totally different based on the cutting direction. To see more options of vein cut and cross cut slabs, visit our online inventory.
