Real Stone. Real Strong. Real Thin.
| Other Names | Carnaval 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 |
Carnival Granite presents a dynamic blend of gold, amber, cream, and charcoal tones, layered in sweeping movement across the surface. The pattern is highly active, with fractured mineral structures and interlocking shapes that create a sense of motion rather than repetition. Darker mineral concentrations and scattered black inclusions contrast against lighter crystalline areas, giving Carnival Granite a varied, expressive character.
For exterior wall cladding, Carnival Granite can be used to establish a bold, variegated surface across large building elevations, particularly where a more expressive material palette is desired in commercial or hospitality projects. On the interior, it can be applied to vertical elements such as lobby walls, feature surfaces, or circulation corridors, where the density of patterning provides visual depth and breaks up expansive wall areas.
StonePly fabricates Carnival Granite as a thin layer of stone bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing, resulting in panels that are significantly lighter than traditional dimensional stone while maintaining a consistent, uniform thickness. This method supports efficient installation and allows the material to be used across a range of cladding conditions without the weight typically associated with solid stone.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Carnival 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.