How do you flame natural stone?

Does flaming work on granite?

flaming is an effective technique for treating granite surfaces. Flaming involves exposing the granite to high-temperature flames, typically from an oxy-acetylene torch, which causes the minerals on the surface to expand and then quickly cool down. This process creates a rough, textured finish by causing small pieces of the surface to flake off.

The Key Benefits of Flaming Granite

Slip Resistance: The rough texture enhances the slip resistance of the surface, making it ideal for outdoor applications such as walkways, patios, and pool decks.

Durability: The process does not weaken the granite, and the flamed surface is still very durable, resistant to wear and tear, and can handle harsh weather conditions.

Aesthetic Appeal: Flaming gives the granite a natural, rustic appearance, which can be appealing for certain architectural or landscaping designs.

Unique texture and color: After the fire treatment, the surface of the granite fire-burned board will form various textures and colors, such as flame-like texture, cloud-like texture, etc., which gives the stone a unique aesthetic feeling.

High-temperature resistance: Granite itself has high-temperature resistance, and after the fire treatment, its high-temperature resistance is further enhanced, which is suitable for decoration in outdoor environments and high-temperature places.

Easy to clean and maintain: The surface of the granite fire-burned board is flat and smooth, does not easy to accumulate dust, relatively easy to clean, and does not require regular maintenance.

What is the process of granite flaming?

Flaming machine is mainly used to process the flamed surface of stone. It is formed on the stone slab by the flame spraying on the Flaming machine. It is widely used in road engineering construction and large square floor tiles, and has an anti-slip effect. The flamed surface of granite stone is a processing method with unique texture and color. The processing process is as follows:

Preparation: It is also necessary to select suitable granite raw materials, and perform preliminary cutting and trimming to form a block suitable for processing.

Flaming: Place the granite block on the processing table and use the Flaming machine for flame processing. The Flaming machine uses high temperature to grill the surface of the granite, causing color changes and unique textures. The time and temperature of the flame need to be adjusted according to the properties and requirements of the granite to achieve the desired effect.

Cooling and cleaning: After the flame is completed, place the granite block in a ventilated place for cooling. After cooling, use cleaning tools to remove dust and residues on the surface to make the granite surface clean and tidy.

Finishing: Finish and polish the granite after the flame. Use a grinding wheel or sandpaper for finishing to remove surface flaws and unevenness.Cleaning and maintenance: Finally, clean and maintain the finished granite surface. Remove dust and stains from the surface and use appropriate stone care agents to maintain the beauty and durability of the flamed surface.

Application fields of flamed stone

Due to its unique texture and color effects, flamed stone is widely used in the fields of architecture and interior decoration. The following are some common application fields of flamed stone:

Wall decoration: flamed stone can be used for indoor and outdoor wall decoration, giving the building a unique texture and beauty.

Floor paving: flamed stone can be used for indoor floors and outdoor courtyard paving, increasing the beauty and durability of the floor. 

Indoor decoration: flamed stone can be used for indoor floors, walls, countertops, etc., adding a natural and noble atmosphere to the interior space.

Artwork production: The unique texture and color of flamed stone make it an ideal material for making artworks, such as sculptures, ornaments, etc.