Grand Antique marble
Marble · France
Black fills nearly the whole slab, and one side breaks into white fragments: that contrast is the first thing you see in the photo of Grand Antique Marble, a marble that shows well in bathrooms and interior walls.
- TypeMarble
- ColorBlack marble with white
- OriginFrance
- ShippingOn request, to any country · how it reaches yours
What Grand Antique Marble Looks Like
A deep black covers almost the whole slab, with fine white veins on the left side. On the right the pattern changes: a dense brecciated area of broken white fragments, the part that draws the eye most in the photo. Between the intense black and the broken white, contrast is high. The finish in the photo is a high-gloss polish. This slab changes a lot from one side to the other. Each slab distributes black and white in its own way: yours is chosen from photos.
- BackgroundDeep black
- PatternBrecciated
- ContrastHigh
- Variation in the slabMarked
Where to Use Grand Antique Marble
- BathroomsShowers and vanities; honed on floors
- WallsInterior walls where the pattern takes center stage
- Interior floorsInterior floors; the shine wears in traffic areas
- TablesEveryday tables; wipe up wine right away
- KitchenIt works if you accept the patina of the years
- OutdoorsNot its element: outdoors, it loses its polish
- ScratchesLow
- StainsMedium, with sealer
- AcidsLow
On a black background like this slab's, dust and water marks show more than on a light marble. Everyday care is mild soap and water.
Grand Antique Marble Finishes
The polished finish in the photo returns the most light; the other three tone down the shine and change the feel.
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Polished
The one in the photo: intense shine and a smooth surface to the touch.
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Honed
Matte surface with no reflection: the right choice, along with brushed, for showers and bathroom floors that get wet.
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Brushed
Fine, even striations over the black: a firm surface with grip where there is water.
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Antiqued
Soft shine and a textured surface to the touch.
Technical specifications
| Type | Marble |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Origin | France |
| Hardness | 3 on the Mohs scale |
| Pattern | Brecciated |
| Common finishes | Polished, honed, brushed, antiqued |
| Works best in | Bathrooms, walls, indoor floors |
| Thickness and format | Depending on the slabs available; we confirm it in the quote |
How Much Does Grand Antique Marble Cost?
There is no single price per m². These factors move it, and the quote already includes shipping to your country.
- Variety
- Thickness
- Finish
- Square meters and cuts
- Shipping
For a quote, send us
- The measurements or a photo of the plans
- The thickness, if you have already decided on it
- The finish you like
- The city where you receive it
Grand Antique Marble at Home
How it looks in different spaces. Visualizations created from the real slab.
Questions about Grand Antique Marble
How is it different from Portoro marble?
In Portoro, the black fragments are wrapped in a dense network of gold and white veins. The Grand Antique slab in the photo keeps a broad black field and gathers the white into a brecciated area on one side. If you are torn between the two, look at the photos of Portoro Marble.
Can Grand Antique hold up to kitchen work?
It handles everyday use, as long as you accept that the surface will take on a patina over the years; it is not the stone for someone who wants a countertop with no marks at all. Lemon, vinegar and wine leave a dull mark in the polish: it is a chemical reaction, not a stain. If you want to compare, natural stone for kitchens includes granite, which stands up better to acids.
Does Grand Antique marble need a sealer?
Yes, depending on how much the slab absorbs. A sealer reduces the marble's absorption, though it never makes it waterproof. Place a drop of water on the slab: if the area under it looks darker a little later, ask for sealer before putting it to use. To clean, water and mild soap, wiping up any acidic liquid right away.
Is the photo a real slab?
Yes: the full slab and the close-up detail come from a single Grand Antique slab. Black and white are distributed differently in each slab. Before you buy, we send photos of the slabs available for your order.
How does it reach my country?
We ship to any country, with the stone's documents of origin and its CE certification. On the shipping page we explain how it reaches each region.