Polished vs Rough Kota Stone
Updated 2026-11-14
When to choose polished Kota and when rough Kota is safer — by area and use.
Polished
Glossy, easy to mop and attractive indoors. Slippery when wet, so not for ramps, exterior steps or wet zones.
Rough
Matte, grippy and suited to parking, outdoor paving, ramps and pathways. Harder to clean than polished but far safer outdoors.
A common combination
Many homes use polished Kota inside and rough or anti-skid Kota on the porch, parking and terrace.
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