Real Stone. Real Strong. Real Thin.
| Other Names | White Macael Marble, Macael White Marble, Blanco Tranco marble, Blanco Rio marble, Blanco Lijar Marble, Gris Macael marble | |
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| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Spain | |
| Absorption | 0.05-0.15% | |
| MIA Soundness Class | A | |
| 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 |
Blanco Macael Marble is a soft white to warm ivory marble defined by gentle gray veining and subtle tonal shifts across its surface. Fine, linear traces move quietly through the stone, creating a sense of fluid continuity without strong contrast. The overall composition is refined and luminous, offering a smooth, cohesive field with understated depth and a calm visual presence.
A material with this level of restraint can be carried across exterior cladding systems or monolithic wall planes, where a lighter tone introduces clarity and contrast within the broader architectural composition. Inside, it may be incorporated into vertical surfaces such as feature walls, circulation paths, or transitional volumes, where the softness of the veining contributes to a more composed and continuous spatial experience.
Composed of a thin marble layer bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing, StonePly Blanco Macael Marble panels reduce weight while maintaining a uniform thickness across each panel. This fabrication approach allows for greater precision during installation, improved handling on site, and increased flexibility when aligning panel systems with adjacent materials and design requirements.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Blanco Macael Marble, 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.