| Other Names | Unikus Granite | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Brazil | |
| 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 |
Aruba Dream Granite Panels by StonePly
Aruba Dream Granite is a white and soft gray granite defined by sweeping movement and intricate, branching veining. Broad crystalline fields are intersected by dark, web-like mineral lines that travel diagonally across the surface, producing strong contrast and a layered, expressive composition.
Across exterior facades, Aruba Dream Granite brings visual energy to continuous wall planes and articulated elevations, particularly where uninterrupted panel layouts highlight its directional movement. It also performs well in overhead conditions and transitional architectural elements. Within interior environments, it makes a compelling choice for lobby walls, feature volumes, and vertical cladding applications that call for a dramatic yet sophisticated material presence.
Aruba Dream Granite is fabricated as a StonePly panel by bonding a thin layer of the stone to an aluminum honeycomb backing. This composite construction reduces the overall weight of the granite assembly while retaining the natural stone face. The finished panels are manufactured for incorporation into vertical architectural cladding systems and panelized wall installations.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Aruba Dream 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.