Other mosaics shown here utilize a heavier thickness of stone and while some sections can be assembled, most of the smaller stones are inlayed into the main body of the work. The Mayan Calendar for example is almost completely inlaid, while the mosaics of Simi utilize both inlay and assemblage. This type is generally limited to small work as it very labor intensive, hence far more costly to produce.

Still another type, which is not a true mosaic, but borrows from the technique, is colored marble relief. A variety of carved stones varying in thickness are assembled together and glued to support panels of honeycomb backed marble. Several sections can then be contained in a steel frame that serves to mask the sides of the backing panels and holds the supports for fixing to a wall. This type is generally quite heavy, but is well suited to outdoor projects where granite and quartz can be used to withstand the elements without compromising the choice of colors.

Some designs which utilize a very simple geometric motif such as the granite and stone inlay shown here by Peter Randall-Page make use of high technology for production. A one to one scale design is scanned and a computer program is created to cut the negative and positive forms on special machines. Some hand work is still needed to retouch both sections and fit the positives perfectly in position, but on the whole the project is greatly assisted by computer and machine work. Randall-Page covered two walls by flipping the design in mirror image on the second wall and reversing the colors.
This type of work can be quite versatile and can easily use granite and other hard stones for exterior use.