Real Stone. Real Strong. Real Thin.
| Availability | Inquire | |
|---|---|---|
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | None | |
| 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 |
Silver Wave Granite reveals a dynamic composition of flowing, layered bands that move across the surface in alternating tones of charcoal, graphite, and soft silver-gray. The pattern shifts between tightly compressed striations and broader, undulating sweeps, creating a sense of motion that reads almost like sedimentary layering. Subtle variations in grain density and contrast give the material depth without overwhelming the overall composition, allowing the movement to remain legible across the full face of the stone.
Exterior applications can take advantage of the stone’s directional movement by carrying it across expansive rainscreen elevations, wrapping it along projecting volumes, or introducing it into overhead architectural surfaces where the banding remains visible from multiple viewpoints. Within interior environments, the same visual flow can be translated onto vertical surfaces such as feature walls, freestanding partitions, or continuous cladding zones, where the pattern establishes a strong linear rhythm without becoming rigid or repetitive.
StonePly fabricates Silver Wave Granite as a thin layer of stone bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing, producing panels with consistent thickness and reduced weight compared to traditional stone. This method allows the material to be incorporated into panelized systems with greater flexibility in sizing and layout, supporting design approaches that respond to both the movement of the stone and the scale of the installation.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Silver Wave Granite, 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.