Real Stone. Real Strong. Real Thin.
| Other Names | Biancone Marble, Bianco Asiago Marble, Biancone di Asiago Marble, Perlina White Marble | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Italy | |
| Absorption | 0.1-0.2% | |
| MIA Soundness Class | A | |
| Fire Performance | 0 flame spread (per ASTM E 84) | |
| Freeze Thaw Resistance | Good | |
| Panel Sizes | Up to 4'×8' (1220mm×2440mm) | |
| Structural Performance (on Honeycomb) | Excellent |
Bianco Perlino Marble is a soft beige marble with a finely mottled background and subtle tonal variation. Light cream and pale taupe hues blend across the surface, with delicate mineral activity and faint, irregular markings that move quietly through the stone. The overall appearance is uniform and subdued, with a gentle visual texture that reads as consistent across the slab.
Because of its subdued movement and balanced coloration, Bianco Perlino Marble is often considered for exterior cladding systems where a more uniform surface is carried across larger portions of the building envelope. It can also extend into interior vertical applications such as lobby wall cladding, circulation areas, and feature surfaces, where the material supports continuity without introducing strong visual contrast.
A thin layer of Bianco Perlino Marble is bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing, forming panels that maintain a consistent thickness while remaining significantly lighter than full-depth stone. This method allows the stone to be incorporated into panelized wall systems with greater efficiency in handling and installation, while preserving the natural surface and composition of Bianco Perlino Marble.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Bianco Perlino Marble, please contact StonePly for more information.
You are probably more familiar with marble than you realize. From Michelangelo's mighty carrara marble David, to the intricately carved cenotaphs of the Taj Mahal, to the royal Marble Arch of Buckingham Palace, marble has been the stuff of civilized architecture and art for centuries. Being a form of limestone, it is softer than granite, making it more susceptible to deterioration and wear but a simple, regular maintenance routine will keep marble looking beautiful.
Marble has a soft, sophisticated aura. Small interior spaces will especially benefit from marble's less "busy" feel when compared to granite thanks to its large, flowing veins.
Certain marbles can be “book matched,” meaning the edges of two panels are paired to create a mirror image. Book matching's effect is best expressed on large panels.