Walling Stone: Hand Dressed or Tumbled?

Hand Dressed or Tumbled?

Choosing the right stone for your project can feel overwhelming. In this blog, we’ll break down the difference between hand dressed and tumbled finish walling stone, so you can make a confident and informed decision.

 

Hand dressed walling stones

Our natural hand dressed walling stone comes directly from pure natural stone and is expertly crafted by skilled craftsmen. They manually shape and finish each piece by chiseling the edges and surfaces, giving the stone a timeless, rustic appearance. We offer two standard sizes: 9” (230mm x 100mm x 60/70mm) and 12” (300mm x 100mm x 60/70mm). Check out the photos below. This stone works perfectly in both modern and traditional settings—ideal for building walls, stair risers, and barbecues.

                         

Tumbled Walling Stones

 Our tumbled walling stone starts with pure natural stone, which we then put through a tumbling process to achieve its signature look. During tumbling, we gently smooth the edges and surfaces of the stone, creating a weathered, slightly worn appearance that adds timeless charm. This process gives the stone a soft, traditional feel, perfect for rustic or heritage-inspired designs. We offer tumbled walling stone in a variety of rich colors and two standard sizes: 9″ (230mm x 100mm x 60/70mm) and 12″ (300mm x 100mm x 60/70mm). You can choose one size for a uniform look or mix both for added texture and character, depending on your style. Take a look at the images below to explore the color options. Simply click on any photo to go straight to the product page and learn more.

 

All walling stone supplied by Cowley Stone is made from pure natural stone. This Means that your wall will last you for years to come.  head over to the ideas page of our website for photos of how customers have used this product for their projects.

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we have a wide range of colours in both hand dressed and tumbled walling stone on our website.