Verde Tikal
Serpentinite · Guatemala · 1 photo
In brief. Verde Tikal is a green serpentinite from Guatemala. Petrographically it is classified as serpentinite. Texture: veined. It is also traded as Verde Guatemala. 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. Typical uses: flooring, cladding, decorative elements, inlays. Blocks reach about 240 × 130 cm. Indicative price: from € 495/m² · polished 2 cm slabs, ex works Carrara, VAT excluded.
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About Verde Tikal
Verde Tikal is a serpentinite quarried in Guatemala, with a green base colour. It is supplied by Marmi di Carrara as blocks, slabs and cut-to-size elements. Typical uses are flooring, cladding, decorative elements, inlays.
Dominant tones measured on our photo
Where to use Verde Tikal
| Interior floors | Good |
|---|---|
| Wall cladding | Excellent |
| Kitchen worktops | With care |
| Bathrooms and wet areas | Good |
| Exterior paving and façades | With care |
| Frost exposure | With care |
| Back-lighting | Not suitable |
General guidance for the serpentinite family. The right thickness, finish and treatment for Verde Tikal are confirmed on your project.
Weights and logistics
| 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.
Finishes for Verde Tikal
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.
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.
Verde Tikal photo gallery
Every photo has its own page with tones, details and technical sheet.
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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 Verde Tikal come from?
Verde Tikal comes from Guatemala.
How much does a slab of Verde Tikal weigh?
A 2 cm slab of this stone family weighs about 54 kg per square metre; a 3 cm slab about 81 kg.
Is Verde Tikal suitable for kitchens and bathrooms?
Typical uses of serpentinite are flooring, cladding, decorative elements, inlays. 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 Verde Tikal?
The finishes normally used on this stone family are polished, honed. The finish is chosen according to where the stone goes: polished or honed indoors, textured finishes where grip is needed.
Can Verde Tikal be used outdoors?
For the serpentinite family our guidance for exterior paving and façades is: with care; for frost exposure: with care. We confirm thickness and finish on your project and climate.
How do I clean and protect Verde Tikal?
Use water and a neutral stone detergent, avoid acids and descalers, and seal the surface with an impregnating protector.
Is Verde Tikal known by other names?
Yes: Verde Guatemala.
How big are the blocks of Verde Tikal?
Blocks reach about 240 × 130 cm; slab sizes depend on the block actually quarried.
Do slabs of Verde Tikal 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 much does Verde Tikal cost per m²?
Indicative price from € 495/m² for polished 2 cm slabs, ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, thickness, finish and quantity: send the form with your sizes and we reply with photos of the lots available and a written offer.