Pedras salgadas
Granite · Portugal · 1 photo
In brief. Pedras salgadas is a grey granite from Portugal. Petrographically it is classified as granite. Texture: medium grained. It is also traded as Blanco Castelo, Blanco Iberico, Branco Castello, Cinzento. 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 290 × 150 cm.
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About Pedras salgadas
Pedras Salgadas is a distinguished granite from Portugal, recognized for its light grey hue and balanced medium grain. This stone features a hypidiomorphic granular texture with visible feldspar megacrystals, creating a sophisticated, speckled appearance that remains consistent across large surfaces. Its neutral tone makes Pedras Salgadas an excellent choice for modern architecture, including flooring, facades, and high-traffic commercial interiors. The material accepts various finishes, from polished to honed, allowing designers to adjust the visual depth and tactile quality. Marmi di Carrara supplies Pedras Salgadas in blocks, standard 2/3 cm slabs, and custom cut-to-size pieces. We provide high-resolution photos of actual slabs before purchase to ensure you select the exact shade and pattern required for your project.
Light grey two-mica medium-grained granite featuring feldspar megacrystals. The rock exhibits a hypidiomorphic granular texture.
Dominant tones measured on our photo
Where to use Pedras salgadas
| Interior floors | Excellent |
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| 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 Pedras salgadas 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 Pedras salgadas
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.
Leathered
A brushed texture on hard stones: matt, lightly textured and very good at hiding fingerprints and water marks on worktops.
Bush-hammered
A rough, pitted surface made with a toothed hammer. Maximum slip resistance for exterior paving, ramps and steps.
Flamed
A thermal finish that makes the crystals burst and leaves a rough, non-slip surface. The standard for exterior granite.
Care and maintenance
- Clean with water and a neutral detergent; hard stones tolerate everyday use very well.
- Sealing is quick and recommended on light colours and on honed, leathered or flamed finishes.
- Avoid waxes and film-forming products that leave a layer on the surface.
- Outdoors, an occasional wash with a pressure cleaner at moderate pressure restores the colour.
- Hot pans, knives and frost are not a problem for most stones of this family; use trivets anyway to protect sealers.
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.
Pedras salgadas photo gallery
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Similar stones
Other granite materials in grey tones to compare.
More stones from Portugal
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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 Pedras salgadas come from?
Pedras salgadas comes from Portugal.
How much does a slab of Pedras salgadas weigh?
A 2 cm slab of this stone family weighs about 54 kg per square metre; a 3 cm slab about 81 kg.
Is Pedras salgadas suitable for kitchens and bathrooms?
Typical uses of granite are kitchen worktops, exterior paving and cladding, stairs, high-traffic floors. 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 Pedras salgadas?
The finishes normally used on this stone family are polished, honed, flamed, leathered, bush-hammered. The finish is chosen according to where the stone goes: polished or honed indoors, textured finishes where grip is needed.
Can Pedras salgadas be used outdoors?
For the granite family our guidance for exterior paving and façades is: excellent; for frost exposure: excellent. We confirm thickness and finish on your project and climate.
How do I clean and protect Pedras salgadas?
Use water and a neutral detergent; sealing is quick and recommended on light colours and textured finishes.
Is Pedras salgadas known by other names?
Yes: Blanco Castelo, Blanco Iberico, Branco Castello, Cinzento.
How big are the blocks of Pedras salgadas?
Blocks reach about 290 × 150 cm; slab sizes depend on the block actually quarried.
Do slabs of Pedras salgadas 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 Pedras salgadas?
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.