Brecha Portugesa limestone – polished sample photo 1

Brecha Portugesa limestone polished sample – Marmi di Carrara – beige (1) — Brecha Portugesa limestone – polished sample photo 1. Photo © Marmi di Carrara srl.

About this photo

This photograph shows a polished sample in Brecha Portugesa, a limestone from Portugal. The dominant tones measured on the image are beige (97%). Brecha Portugesa belongs to the limestone family; typical uses are flooring, wall cladding, façades, architectural elements.

Dominant tones

beige 97%

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 Brecha Portugesa

Brecha Portugesa is a brown limestone from Portugal. Petrographically it is classified as limestone. 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. Blocks reach about 240 × 130 cm.

Technical sheet

Material	Brecha Portugesa
Stone family	Limestone
Origin	Portugal
Base colour	Brown
Formats available	Blocks, slabs 2 cm and 3 cm, tiles, cut-to-size
Typical finishes	Honed, brushed, tumbled, sandblasted
Typical uses	Flooring, wall cladding, façades, architectural elements
Bulk density (EN 1936)	2,300–2,700 kg/m³
Water absorption (EN 13755)	0.3–5 %
Compressive strength (EN 1926)	30–150 MPa
Flexural strength (EN 12372)	5–15 MPa
Mohs hardness	3–4
Weight of a 2 cm slab	about 50 kg/m²
Photo shows	Polished sample
Image size	1200 × 900 px

Density, absorption and strength are indicative ranges for the stone family, not test results of this block. Certified values for a specific lot are provided with the offer.

Catalogue data

Trade classification	Marble
Petrographic classification	Limestone
Maximum block size	240 × 130 cm

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Where to use Brecha Portugesa

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 Brecha Portugesa 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 Brecha Portugesa used for?

Brecha Portugesa is a limestone from Portugal. Typical uses are flooring, wall cladding, façades, architectural elements.

Which finishes are available for Brecha Portugesa?

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 Brecha Portugesa 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 Brecha Portugesa?

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.