| Other Names | Cafe Imperial Granite, Imperial Brown granite, Imperial Brown Cafe Granite, Imperial Coffee granite, Marron Imperial Granite, Spain Limestone granite, Coffee Brown Granite, Cafe Brown granite, Marron Cafe Granite | |
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| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Brazil | |
| Absorption | 0.15-0.2% | |
| 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 |
Cafe Imperial Granite Panels by StonePly
Formed billions of years ago in the fiery core of the earth Cafe Imperial granite is one of the most durable and hardest of all stones. Studies have shown the weathering of polished granite, when used outdoors to be about 0.125" per 1,000 years. Ancient Egyptian sculptures in granite still have their polish, some 3,000 years later.
Cafe Imperial granite panels bring a naturally high end quality and feel to any project. Cafe Imperial granite is prized for exterior cladding, wall panels, countertops, water features, or wherever a long lasting and beautiful material is needed. Cafe Imperial granite is scratch resistant, weather resistant and sanitary. Combining the ageless beauty of Cafe Imperial granite with modern technology, StonePly panels make granite easy to work with.
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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.