Kinawa Granite

Other NamesRosa Kinawa Granite, Okinawa Granite, Ocean Fantasy Granite, Kinawa Classico, Bianco Kinawa Granite
AvailabilityInquire
Finishes Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique
Country of OriginBrazil
Absorption0.1-0.3%
Abrasion ResistanceExcellent
Chemical ResistanceGood
DurabilityExcellent
Fire Performance0 flame spread (per ASTM E 84)
Freeze Thaw ResistanceGood
HardnessExcellent
Panel SizesUp to 4'×8' (1220mm×2440mm)
Staining ResistanceGood
Structural Performance (on Honeycomb)Excellent

Kinawa Granite Panels by StonePly

Kinawa Granite is a richly patterned stone defined by a sweeping interplay of deep charcoal, dusty rose, and muted burgundy that moves across the surface in broad, flowing bands. The patterning has an almost turbulent quality — ribbons of color curl and compress against one another, creating a sense of arrested motion that shifts in character from one area of the slab to the next. The overall tone is dark and earthy, grounded in deep grey-black while punctuated throughout by warm reddish-pink tones that prevent the stone from reading as severe.

Feature walls in corporate headquarters, university buildings, and large civic structures find in Kinawa Granite a presence that is authoritative without being cold. Its strong visual movement makes it well suited to exterior facade panels on cultural centers, performing arts venues, and mixed-use towers where the cladding is expected to hold its own at an urban scale. Interiors benefit equally — hotel arrival halls, private membership clubs, and monumental stairwell surrounds are environments where Kinawa Granite's depth and pattern earn their place on the wall.

StonePly bonds a thin stone face to an aluminum honeycomb backing, delivering uniform thickness and a dramatically reduced panel weight that expands what is possible with a stone this visually powerful. For architects working at scale, that combination means Kinawa Granite's striking surface can move confidently into applications where conventional stone thickness and mass would otherwise complicate the design.

For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Kinawa 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.