Desert Stone marble – slab surface photo 1
About this photo
This photograph shows a slab surface in Desert Stone, a marble. The dominant tones measured on the image are grey (68%), charcoal (20%), beige (12%). Desert Stone belongs to the marble family; typical uses are flooring, wall cladding, bathrooms, vanity and kitchen tops, stairs, fireplaces, sculpture.
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 Desert Stone
Desert Stone is a marble. 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: polished, honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered. Typical uses: flooring, wall cladding, bathrooms, vanity and kitchen tops, stairs, fireplaces, sculpture.
Where to use Desert Stone
| Interior floors | Excellent |
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| Wall cladding | Excellent |
| Kitchen worktops | With care |
| Bathrooms and wet areas | Excellent |
| Exterior paving and façades | Good |
| Frost exposure | With care |
| Back-lighting | Limited |
General guidance for the marble family. The right thickness, finish and treatment for Desert Stone are confirmed on your project.
Weights
| Thickness (mm) | about 27 kg/m² |
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| Thickness (mm) | about 54 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 81 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 108 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 135 kg/m² |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 2 cm | about 292 kg |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 3 cm | about 437 kg |
| 20-foot container (about 27 t) | about 500 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 Desert Stone used for?
Desert Stone is a marble. Typical uses are flooring, wall cladding, bathrooms, vanity and kitchen tops, stairs, fireplaces, sculpture.
Which finishes are available for Desert Stone?
The usual finishes for this stone family are polished, honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered. The finish is chosen according to the use and confirmed with the offer.
How much does Desert Stone weigh?
About 54 kg per square metre at 2 cm and 81 kg at 3 cm, calculated from the typical density of the family.
How do I look after Desert Stone?
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.
