Tumbled stone comes in a wide variety of colors, shapes, patterns and brings different associations with it accordingly. In this article, we will walk you through the history of tumbling, its applications, and the way it allows you to bring back the elegant European retro style in architecture for your project.

Rock tumbling has existed for millions of years, with the first tumblers of Earth’s sediments being waves and streams. Surely, while in this process the natural forces shape and smooth the stone, they barely produce highly-polished gemstones.

Our ancestors noticed the natural tumbling and created a controlled environment for such natural stone polishing. They select the specific types of natural stone to be tumbled which led to brightly polished gems production.

Tumbled stone popularity exploded around the 1950s - 1960s in the United States, first in the jewelry and craft stones, and they soon conquered theconstruction industry as well.

Tumbled polished natural stone surface mimics the way cut stone looks, making any interior or exterior space elegant and with a unique European retro charm.

Connect the Past with the Present by using tumbled polishing in your architectural project! It helps to create an unbelievable “Old Europe” ambiance. Walking around tumbled stone pavings or walls is like walking back in time to the magnificent boulevards of France or the hill towns of Italy.

With the timeless elegance, it brings into your house, tumbled building stone is often tumbled to soften the edges. Split and bed faces and mosaics can also be tumbled for a relaxed, tranquil, and graceful look.

If your construction project calls for an ageless and genteel look, Xiamen Aofei Building Materials is the right choice. We are always happy to help you choose the best option for your dream project. Please do not hesitate to contact us (AoFei Stone)for any further questions and information and make sure to check out our blog to know even more about the latest trends in design, marble, granite, and other types of natural stone!