Swedish Standard Black granite – polished sample photo 1
About this photo
This photograph shows a polished sample in Swedish Standard Black, a granite from Sweden. The dominant tones measured on the image are black (100%). Swedish Standard Black belongs to the granite family; typical uses are kitchen worktops, exterior paving and cladding, stairs, high-traffic floors.
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 Swedish Standard Black
Swedish Standard Black is a black granite from Sweden. Petrographically it is classified as basalt. Texture: fine. It is also traded as SS 1, Ebony Black, Schwedisch Schwarz, Hallandia, Boalt, Boalt Standard Black. 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, flamed, leathered, bush-hammered. Recommended applications: suitable for interior and exterior applications. Blocks reach about 240 × 130 cm.
Where to use Swedish Standard Black
| Interior floors | Excellent |
|---|---|
| Wall cladding | Excellent |
| Kitchen worktops | Excellent |
| Bathrooms and wet areas | Excellent |
| Exterior paving and façades | Excellent |
| Frost exposure | Excellent |
| Back-lighting | Not suitable |
General guidance for the granite family. The right thickness, finish and treatment for Swedish Standard Black are confirmed on your project.
Weights
| Thickness (mm) | about 27 kg/m² |
|---|---|
| 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 Swedish Standard Black used for?
Swedish Standard Black is a granite from Sweden. Typical uses are kitchen worktops, exterior paving and cladding, stairs, high-traffic floors.
Which finishes are available for Swedish Standard Black?
The usual finishes for this stone family are polished, honed, flamed, leathered, bush-hammered. The finish is chosen according to the use and confirmed with the offer.
How much does Swedish Standard Black 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 Swedish Standard Black?
Water and a neutral detergent; sealing is recommended on light colours and textured finishes.
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.
