Real Stone. Real Strong. Real Thin.
| Availability | Inquire | |
|---|---|---|
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | None | |
| 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 |
Black Canyon Granite features a dynamic composition of black, charcoal, and off-white tones moving in sweeping, irregular bands across the surface. The pattern shifts between dense mineral concentrations and more open, lighter areas, creating strong contrast and directional movement. Dark, fluid veining weaves through lighter stone sections, giving the material a layered, almost topographic appearance that reads with depth and variation at scale.
Across exterior applications, it can be used for façade panels, architectural volumes, and cladding systems where the movement of the stone introduces visual energy to the building surface. Within interior environments, it carries that same sense of motion into feature walls, reception backdrops, and vertical planes, where the pattern can guide the eye, break up large expanses, and create defined moments within the overall composition.
StonePly fabricates Black Canyon Granite as a composite panel by attaching a thin layer of stone to an aluminum honeycomb backing. This process produces a lightweight panel with a consistent overall thickness, allowing the material to be used in cladding systems and detailing conditions that would be more difficult to achieve with traditional full-depth stone, while preserving the visual depth and movement of the original slab.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Black Canyon 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.