Preto São Benedito Granite: complete guide

History and origin

Brazil has for decades been one of the leading producers of dark granites for the international market, and Preto São Benedito is part of that offering. It is sold mainly in slabs for worktops, cladding and street furniture. Like all black granites, it owes its success to the combination of elegance and robustness. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.

Look and veining

The background is black, with a fine-to-medium grain in which small lighter crystals can be seen. The pattern is fairly uniform, but the density of the speckling and the shade of black may vary between blocks. Polishing brings out the deep colour, while honed, brushed or flamed finishes make it greyer and matt.

Technical properties (indicative)

Recommended uses

It is suitable for kitchen worktops, bathroom vanity tops, floors, stairs and cladding, including exteriors. Outdoors and on steps, a flamed or brushed finish is advisable to improve grip. Polished, on brightly lit surfaces it can show fingerprints and limescale marks.

Care and maintenance

A neutral detergent and a microfibre cloth are enough; on polished black it is best to dry the surface to avoid limescale marks. A periodic water repellent is not essential but helps against oil stains. Avoid abrasive pastes that dull the polish.

Pairings

• matt white doors and satin steel handles
• natural oak or light walnut to balance the black
• brushed brass and warm-light lamps

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