Real Stone. Real Strong. Real Thin.
| Other Names | Rain Forest Brown Marble, Bidasar Brown Marble, Bidasar Beauty Marble, Cafe Forest Brown Marble, Cafe Brown Marble | |
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| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | India | |
| 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 |
Cafe Forest Marble presents a warm golden-beige background crossed by an intricate network of brown to reddish veining, with occasional pale mineral breaks that interrupt the surface. The pattern shifts between broader flowing movement and finer, branching lines, giving the stone a layered and active character without becoming overly dense.
Exterior wall cladding and façade panel systems can take advantage of the warmer tone of Cafe Forest Marble, allowing it to carry across primary building surfaces without feeling monotone. Inside, it may be brought into lobby walls, vertical feature areas, or circulation spaces, where the veining becomes more pronounced and reads with greater clarity at closer range. The variation within the pattern helps the surface hold visual interest as it moves across larger wall sections.
Fabricated by StonePly as a thin layer of Cafe Forest Marble bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing, the material is significantly lighter than traditional full-bed stone. The panels are produced with a consistent thickness, allowing for greater control during fabrication and more predictable alignment during installation. This approach supports use across both exterior and interior wall systems while improving handling and overall efficiency.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Cafe Forest 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.