| Other Names | Crema Astoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Absorption | Less than 2% | |
| 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 |
Astoria Cream Granite Panels by StonePly
Astoria Cream Granite displays a pale white to light gray background composed of tightly interlocked crystalline minerals. Small garnet-colored inclusions appear intermittently across the surface, accompanied by soft gray mineral clusters and subtle tonal variation. The overall pattern is fine to medium grained and evenly dispersed, giving Astoria Cream Granite a balanced and consistent visual character.
Astoria Cream Granite can be incorporated into exterior architectural envelopes as part of large-format cladding systems, tower-scale wall surfaces, and expansive entry compositions where a light-toned granite defines the building’s vertical expression. Within interior architecture, Astoria Cream Granite is suited for atrium-scale wall cladding, hospitality gathering spaces, and institutional interiors where broad stone surfaces establish a bright and consistent material presence.
StonePly fabricates Astoria Cream Granite panels by laminating a thin layer of the stone to an aluminum honeycomb backing. This composite construction significantly reduces the overall weight of the granite assembly while retaining the exposed stone face. The finished panels are manufactured for incorporation into building envelope systems and vertically oriented interior stone installations.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Astoria Cream 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.