Real Stone. Real Strong. Real Thin.
| Other Names | Paladio Granite, Paladium Granite, Marinace Red Granite, Vesuvio Granite | |
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| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Brazil | |
| Absorption | 0.05-0.15% | |
| 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 |
Palladio Granite presents a dense composition of rounded and irregular stone fragments set within a warm reddish-brown matrix. Tones of rust, terracotta, charcoal, and soft beige are distributed across a range of fragment sizes, from fine granular material to larger embedded pieces. This variation in scale and color creates a layered surface with pronounced depth, giving the stone a highly expressive and visually active character across the slab.
Its bold, aggregate pattern allows Palladio Granite to function as a focal cladding material across exterior wall surfaces and feature façade zones, where the variation in fragment size and color can break down large elevations and introduce a more articulated surface. Interior applications often center on lobby walls and vertical feature areas, where the material’s density and contrast create a strong visual presence across continuous planes.
Rather than relying on full-thickness stone, Palladio Granite is fabricated as a thin stone layer bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing, forming a panelized system suited for vertical applications. This method supports efficient installation and allows the material to be incorporated into both exterior and interior assemblies with a high level of dimensional consistency.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Palladio Granite, please contact StonePly for more information.
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.