As with any natural stone, the color, pattern, veining and shading of granite will vary from tile to tile - sometimes even within a single tile. These variations are completely natural and help to create an overall appearance that is truly unique.

What this means in practical terms is that granite tiles are not boxed with any overall "look" in mind. Only when you open the boxes and place the ties on the project surface will you get an overall impression of the appearance. You may find you'll need to rearrange the tiles until you achieve a layout and appearance you like.

Certain granites contain iridescent quartz crystals that reflect light and seem to shimmer and sparkle. As you arrange the tiles, view them from different directions in relation to the available light in the project area, so that they are installed facing the direction that maximizes the shimmering effect.