| Other Names | Rosso Balmoral, Finnish Red, Red Balmoral, Rosso Finnlandia | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Finland | |
| Absorption | 0.0015 | |
| Abrasion Resistance | Excellent | |
| Chemical Resistance | Good | |
| Durability | Excellent | |
| Fire Performance | 0 flame spread (per ASTM E 84) | |
| Freeze Thaw Resistance | Good | |
| Hardness | Excellent | |
| Panel Sizes | Up to 4'×8' (1220mm×2440mm) | |
| Staining Resistance | Good | |
| Structural Performance (on Honeycomb) | Excellent |
Balmoral Red Granite Panels by StonePly
Balmoral Red Granite features a dense composition of warm red and rust-toned feldspar interspersed with black and gray mineral accents. The pattern is evenly distributed and moderately coarse, giving the surface a consistent, speckled appearance that reads as stable and grounded across both small modules and larger installations.
Across exterior applications, Balmoral Red Granite introduces a strong, warm tonal presence within rainscreen systems and articulated façade compositions, where its consistent pattern supports visual continuity over broad surfaces. In interior settings, it is well suited for vertical cladding such as feature walls, core enclosures, and transition zones where deeper color palettes help define and anchor the overall design intent.
Fabricated as a StonePly panel, a thin layer of Balmoral Red Granite is bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing, reducing overall weight while maintaining the full stone face. This panelized approach allows for precise fabrication and smooth coordination with modern cladding systems during installation.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Balmoral Red Granite, please contact StonePly for more information.
Additional Reading
Other than diamonds, rubies, and sapphires, granite is the hardest natural stone. Granite is the preferred stone for exterior cladding as it is known for its strength and resistance to the elements. Unlike marble, granite is a very low maintenance choice for your building exterior; it is extremely resistant to heat, scratching, and stains.
Quarried all over the world, granite comes in a wide variety of colors. Typically you find granite finished with a high polish to show off the beautiful array of colors and natural grain. Granite's appearance is phenomenal for exterior applications or interior accents but can sometimes look too "busy" in confined spaces. To meet the need of current trends, granite can be honed, sandblasted, or have other textures applied to soften its natural tones and provide a very aesthetically pleasing panel.
Granite is not only found in commercial cladding applications but is a favorite for counter tops and flooring as well. The stone is extremely durable and easily maintained and cleaned. Being harder than marble and limestone, granite surpasses other stones in its ability to resist staining and acidic materials.
If your requirements call for a stone that has permanence, enduring texture and color, along with complete freedom from deterioration and maintenance, then granite is an ideal candidate for your project.