Creme Ficalho
Marble · Portugal · photos on request
In brief. Creme Ficalho is a beige marble from Portugal. 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.
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About Creme Ficalho
Creme Ficalho is a beige and cream marble quarried in Portugal, appreciated for its warm, uniform background and delicate veining that suits both classic and contemporary settings. Its soft tonality brings light to floors, wall cladding, bathrooms, staircases and kitchen tops, and it takes polished, honed, brushed or sandblasted finishes equally well. Architects and designers value this Portuguese stone for its consistency over large surfaces and its easy pairing with woods and warm colour palettes. Marmi di Carrara supplies Creme Ficalho marble as blocks and slabs in 2 and 3 cm thicknesses, with cut-to-size work and photos of the actual slabs before purchase.
Creme Ficalho is a Portuguese marble typically showing a uniform cream-beige background with fine grain and soft, lighter veining.
Where to use Creme Ficalho
| 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 Creme Ficalho are confirmed on your project.
Weights and logistics
| 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.
Finishes for Creme Ficalho
Polished
Mirror-like gloss that brings out colour and veining at full depth. The classic choice for walls, tops and interior floors; slippery when wet.
Honed
Smooth and matt, with a soft satin look. Hides small scratches and etching better than a polish and is safer underfoot.
Brushed
Worked with abrasive brushes for a slightly undulating, silky surface that follows the grain of the stone. Warm to the touch and easy to live with.
Sandblasted
A fine, even roughness obtained with a jet of sand. Lightens the colour and gives grip: used for exteriors, steps and pool surrounds.
Bush-hammered
A rough, pitted surface made with a toothed hammer. Maximum slip resistance for exterior paving, ramps and steps.
Care and maintenance
- Clean with water and a neutral detergent made for natural stone; rinse and dry.
- Avoid acids and descalers (vinegar, lemon, anti-limescale sprays): they etch calcite and dull a polished surface.
- Seal with an impregnating protector after laying and repeat when water no longer beads, typically every 1–3 years on tops.
- Wipe wine, coffee, oil and citrus juice straight away, especially on kitchen and vanity tops.
- A dulled or scratched surface can be re-honed or re-polished on site: the stone is the same through its whole thickness.
How to order
- Send sizes, thickness, finish and destination with the form.
- We reply with photos of the lots available now and a written offer.
- You approve the slabs or the block; for large projects we prepare a dry-lay.
- Cutting, finishing, quality check and packing in wooden crates or bundles.
- Shipping worldwide from Carrara, with packing list and documents.
Photos of Creme Ficalho
Natural stone changes from block to block, so we photograph the lots we have in stock at the moment of your request. Send the form with your sizes and we reply with real photographs of the slabs or blocks available.
Similar stones
Other marble materials in beige & cream tones to compare.
More stones from Portugal
Brecha Acinzentada · Brecha DA Arrabida · Brecha Portuguesa · Brecha Tavira Amarela · Amarelo Claro · Amarelo Cristal Transmontano · Amarelo DE Felgueiras · Amarelo DE Fonte DE Arcada · Amarelo DO Vimieiro · Amarelo Escuro · Amarelo Esposende · Amarelo Fino · Amarelo Frades · Amarelo Ouro · Amarelo Pardo · Amarelo de Figueira · Amarelo de S. Martinho · Anta · Azul Atlantis · Azul Fino · Azul Transmontano · Azul de Apalhao · Azulalia · Branco Acinzentado DO Douro · Branco Almeida · Branco Ariz · Branco Caravela · Branco Coral · Branco DA Neve · Branco DE Candoso · Branco DO Vimieiro · Branco Pérola · Branco Vimieiro · Branco de Alcains · Branco de Cardoso · Branco do Porto · Cinza Escuro · Cinza Rodrigo · Cinza Telões · Cinzento Alpendurada
Shipping and returns
Shipping cost depends on weight and distance and is stated in the written offer; within Italy it starts from € 300 per shipment. Goods can be returned within 14 days: a 30% restocking fee applies and the return transport is paid by the customer. Pieces cut to size cannot be returned.
Questions and answers
Where does Creme Ficalho come from?
Creme Ficalho comes from Portugal.
How much does a slab of Creme Ficalho weigh?
A 2 cm slab of this stone family weighs about 54 kg per square metre; a 3 cm slab about 81 kg.
Is Creme Ficalho suitable for kitchens and bathrooms?
Typical uses of marble are flooring, wall cladding, bathrooms, vanity and kitchen tops, stairs, fireplaces, sculpture. For kitchen tops we recommend a suitable finish and sealing: tell us your project and we advise the right solution.
Which finishes can I have on Creme Ficalho?
The finishes normally used on this stone family are polished, honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered. The finish is chosen according to where the stone goes: polished or honed indoors, textured finishes where grip is needed.
Can Creme Ficalho be used outdoors?
For the marble family our guidance for exterior paving and façades is: good; for frost exposure: with care. We confirm thickness and finish on your project and climate.
How do I clean and protect Creme Ficalho?
Use water and a neutral stone detergent, avoid acids and descalers, and seal the surface with an impregnating protector.
Do slabs of Creme Ficalho all look the same?
No. Natural stone changes from block to block and even within the same block. This is why we send photographs of the lots available at the moment of the offer, and book-match slabs from the same block when the design needs it.
How do I get a price for Creme Ficalho?
Prices depend on the selection, thickness, finish and quantity. Send the form with your sizes: we reply with photos of the lots available and a written offer.