Non-Standard MCM Finishes Explained: When to Reach Past the Core 8

Non-Standard MCM Finishes Explained: When to Reach Past the Core 8

Slate, travertine, marble, limestone, terracotta, sandstone, quartzite and concrete cover most projects. The Special Series exists for the rest - finishes that don't fit neatly into a single stone-effect category, kept as a smaller, separate collection rather than folded into the standard range.

What separates Special Series finishes from the standard eight?

The standard eight effects are built to be predictable, recognisable stone or concrete lookalikes - what you order is what most people expect a "travertine" or "slate" panel to look like. Special Series finishes are rarer patterns and smaller production runs that don't map cleanly onto one of those familiar categories.

When should you ask for a Special Series finish instead of a standard one?

When the brief calls for something a client or visitor won't have seen on another project. Standard finishes are the safe, specify-with-confidence choice for most jobs; Special Series is worth exploring specifically when a standard stone-effect would feel too familiar for the space.

What to check before specifying

Because these are smaller runs, confirm current availability and lead time before committing a design to a Special Series finish - stock and exact patterns available in this collection can change more often than the core eight.