| Other Names | Montebello Quartzite | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Brazil | |
| Absorption | Less than 2% | |
| 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 |
Monte Bello Granite Panels by StonePly
Monte Bello Granite presents a luminous white field with soft mineral patterning that creates a layered, slightly diffused depth. Subtle horizontal movement passes through the surface in pale gray and warm beige tones, intersected by faint taupe veining and occasional rust-colored accents that appear sparingly. The overall composition feels light and controlled, with tonal variation that becomes more intricate at closer range.
Exterior wall panels finished in Monte Bello Granite can define primary building surfaces where a clean, light tone is needed across large areas without appearing flat. Interior applications can extend to arrival walls, elevator cores, and vertical circulation enclosures, where the subtle movement remains visible up close while maintaining a quiet, consistent surface.
Using the StonePly system, a thin layer of Monte Bello Granite is bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing, creating panels that are significantly lighter than traditional stone while maintaining a consistent thickness. This configuration allows Monte Bello Granite to be incorporated across both exterior cladding and interior wall conditions with greater ease of installation and coordination.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Monte Bello 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.