Crema Marfil Marble
The Crema Marfil is extracted in Pinoso of Alicante in Spain and has a very uniform beige base, with shades ranging between white and light pink and locally discreet golden veins. Geologically it is limestone. It is extracted in large blocks and large quantities, with whatever this means for availability in extensive projects.
- Color
- Beige
- Origin
- Spain
- Material
- Limestone
What is Crema Marfil
Crema Marfil is extracted in Pinoso in the province of Alicante, Spain, and specifically in the quarries of the Coto area. It is one of the most widely used beige materials worldwide. Geologically, it is limestone, which in petrographic studies is described as a bioclastic rock with veins and stylolites. The characteristic that made it so popular is the uniformity of its base.
Features
- Geological type: limestone, bioclastic
- Origin: Pinoso, Alicante, Spain, Coto quarries
- Color: uniform beige, with shades from white to light pink
- Veins: discreet, locally with a golden hue
- Uniformity: among the highest in the category
- Availability: extracted in large blocks and large quantities
Where it is used
It is used in floors, wall cladding, columns, and decorative elements, in indoor and outdoor spaces. Its uniformity makes it one of the safest choices for very large surfaces, where visual continuity matters more than design. Indoors, it performs better polished, while for outdoor surfaces, sandblasting is preferred.
What affects the price
The extraction zone within the Pinoso area determines the tone and uniformity, and along with them, the price. Because the material is extracted in large blocks, in large orders the cost per square meter behaves differently than in materials with limited availability. Thickness, cuts, and finishing follow.
Maintenance
In the open beige base, the main risk is stains from oil and wine, which penetrate porous limestone materials and do not remain on the surface. Waterproofing during installation is necessary in floors with traffic and in outdoor areas, and acidic cleaners are avoided as with any limestone material.
Features
| Color | Beige |
|---|---|
| Origin | Spain |
| Material | Limestone |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Because the extraction area is extensive and each zone gives a slightly different tone and design. The trade names multiply, but the base remains the same material from the same area.
It is one of the most suitable in the category, precisely because of its uniformity and because it is extracted in large blocks. The availability in large quantities from the same batch is easier than in materials with strong patterns.
And both are limestones commercially in the category of marbles. The Crema Marfil stands out for its uniformity and the pink hint at the base, while the Egyptian ones, like the Sinai Pearl, move in more yellowish and earthy tones.
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