Botticino Marble

Other NamesBotticino Classico, Botticino Fiorito, Botticino Extra, Royal Botticino Marble, Crema Italia
AvailabilityInquire
Finishes Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique
Country of OriginItaly
Absorption0.15-0.2%
MIA Soundness ClassC
Fire Performance0 flame spread (per ASTM E 84)
Freeze Thaw ResistanceGood
Panel SizesUp to 4'×8' (1220mm×2440mm)
Structural Performance (on Honeycomb)Excellent

Botticino Marble Panels by StonePly

Botticino Marble presents a warm beige to light cream background with fine, irregular veining in soft tan and subtle gold tones. The surface is composed of a compact matrix with delicate linear markings and scattered fossil-like inclusions that add quiet variation. Movement is gentle and horizontal in tendency, creating a calm, continuous visual field with a refined, understated character.

Often used where a restrained, uniform stone is preferred, it can be applied across exterior wall cladding, architectural facades, and vertical transitions that benefit from a lighter tonal palette. In interior settings, Botticino Marble is well suited for lobby walls, interior cladding, and large vertical surfaces in commercial and institutional environments, where its soft veining supports a cohesive and balanced material expression.

StonePly panels utilize a thin layer of natural Botticino Marble bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing, creating a lightweight panel with uniform thickness compared to traditional full-depth stone. This configuration supports efficient installation while accommodating a broader range of vertical wall assemblies.

For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Botticino Marble, please contact StonePly for more information.

Additional Reading

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.