| Other Names | White Ornamental Granite, Santo Granite, Granito Branco Ornamental, Ornamental White Granite | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Brazil | |
| 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 |
Bianco Ornamental Granite Panels by StonePly
Bianco Ornamental Granite presents a light cream to off-white stone surface with a consistent granular pattern of black, charcoal, and burgundy mineral flecks. The distribution of color is even across the material, with subtle shifts in density that create texture without strong directional movement. Bianco Ornamental Granite reads as uniform from a distance, while closer inspection reveals layered mineral variation throughout the stone.
Often selected where a controlled, evenly patterned surface is needed, this granite can be incorporated into exterior building façades, vertical transitions at ground level, or architectural elements that benefit from a consistent visual rhythm. Interior applications may include wall cladding in circulation areas, defined feature zones, or integrated architectural surfaces, where the fine-grained pattern supports continuity across multiple panels.
StonePly panels are fabricated by bonding a thin layer of Bianco Ornamental Granite to an aluminum honeycomb backing, creating a lightweight panel system compared to traditional solid stone. This fabrication method produces uniform panel thickness and allows the material to be used in a range of panelized cladding applications.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Bianco Ornamental 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.