Rosso Borneo limestone – polished sample photo 1
About this photo
This photograph shows a polished sample in Rosso Borneo, a limestone from Malaysia. The dominant tones measured on the image are beige (51%), gold (49%). Rosso Borneo 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 Rosso Borneo
Rosso Borneo is a red limestone from Malaysia. Petrographically it is classified as limestone. It is also traded as Rosso Segama. 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 Rosso Borneo
| 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 Rosso Borneo 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 Rosso Borneo used for?
Rosso Borneo is a limestone from Malaysia. Typical uses are flooring, wall cladding, façades, architectural elements.
Which finishes are available for Rosso Borneo?
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 Rosso Borneo 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 Rosso Borneo?
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.
