Badal limestone – polished sample photo 1
About this photo
This photograph shows a polished sample in Badal, a limestone from Pakistan. The dominant tones measured on the image are ivory (51%), white (27%), light grey (22%). Badal belongs to the limestone family; typical uses are flooring, wall cladding, façades, architectural elements.
Dominant tones
Tones are measured automatically on the photograph; light and screen settings change how a stone looks. Ask for current photos of the lot before deciding.
About Badal
Badal is a grey limestone from Pakistan. Petrographically it is classified as limestone. Texture: fine. Marmi di Carrara supplies it as blocks, slabs of 2 and 3 cm, tiles and cut-to-size elements, in the finishes typical of this family: honed, brushed, tumbled, sandblasted. Typical uses: flooring, wall cladding, façades, architectural elements.
Where to use Badal
| Interior floors | Good |
|---|---|
| Wall cladding | Excellent |
| Kitchen worktops | With care |
| Bathrooms and wet areas | Good |
| Exterior paving and façades | Good |
| Frost exposure | With care |
| Back-lighting | Not suitable |
General guidance for the limestone family. The right thickness, finish and treatment for Badal are confirmed on your project.
Weights
| Thickness (mm) | about 25 kg/m² |
|---|---|
| Thickness (mm) | about 50 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 75 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 100 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 125 kg/m² |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 2 cm | about 270 kg |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 3 cm | about 405 kg |
| 20-foot container (about 27 t) | about 540 m² of 2 cm slabs |
Weights are calculated from the typical density of the stone family; the packing list of each shipment states the real weight.
Questions and answers
What is Badal used for?
Badal is a limestone from Pakistan. Typical uses are flooring, wall cladding, façades, architectural elements.
Which finishes are available for Badal?
The usual finishes for this stone family are honed, brushed, tumbled, sandblasted. The finish is chosen according to the use and confirmed with the offer.
How much does Badal weigh?
About 50 kg per square metre at 2 cm and 75 kg at 3 cm, calculated from the typical density of the family.
How do I look after Badal?
Water and a neutral stone detergent, no acids or descalers, and an impregnating sealer.
Can I buy the slab shown in this photo?
Natural stone changes from block to block. Send us this photo with the form: we check the lots available now in our warehouse and reply with current photos, sizes and price.
