Rosa Porriño Granite: the complete guide

History and origin

It comes from Galicia, in Spain, and is one of the best-known pink granites in Europe. For many years it has been used in squares, pavements, building cladding and monuments, thanks to its durability and good availability. It lends itself to heavy-duty fabrication such as kerbs, steps and setts. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.

Look and veining

The background is salmon pink, with pinkish feldspars, translucent grey quartz and small black micas. The grain is uniform and variation between slabs limited, making it suitable for large surfaces. Polished intensifies the pink, while flamed and bush-hammered finishes lighten it towards a greyish pink.

Technical properties (indicative)

Recommended uses

Perfect for outdoor paving, stairs, façades, kerbs, fountains and street furniture, but also for kitchen worktops and bathrooms. It withstands frost and heavy traffic well, both pedestrian and vehicular with suitable thicknesses.

Care and maintenance

Minimal maintenance: water and a neutral detergent indoors, periodic washing outdoors. On kitchen worktops an impregnator helps prevent oil marks. Rough finishes outdoors keep their original appearance for many years.

Pairings

• grey granite for bands and kerbs
• Corten steel and painted iron
• the green of lawns and flowerbeds

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