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Striato Elegante
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Striato Elegante: the complete guide

Striato Elegante is a marble with dense, parallel stripes in shades of grey, from pearl white to smoke grey. It is chosen by those who want an orderly but not monotonous pattern.

History and origin

It is an imported marble available on the international market and belonging to the category of striped marbles. Its regular veining makes it suitable for modern projects, where the stone interacts with essential lines. It is used mainly for interior cladding and floors. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.

Look and veining

The surface shows thin lines alternating with wider bands, with gradual transitions between shades of grey. The orientation of the stripes depends on how the block is cut and can be exploited to give continuity between floor and wall. Matt finishes soften the contrast, polished accentuates it.

Technical properties (indicative)

Classificationcalcitic marble with parallel veining
Bulk densityapprox. 2,700 kg/m³ (indicative)
Mohs hardnessapprox. 3
Water absorptionlow
Main useinteriors
Acid resistancelow: to be protected from acidic drinks and detergents

Recommended uses

It lends itself to interior floors, walls, bathrooms, stair cladding and bespoke furnishings. Avoid it outdoors and on kitchen work surfaces.

Care and maintenance

Clean with water and neutral soap; no bleach, limescale remover or acidic products. Renew the protective treatment periodically. For polished surfaces use marble-specific revivers.

Pairings

  • European walnut
  • burnished brass
  • lime-white plaster

FAQ

Can it be laid continuously from floor to wall?

Yes, by choosing slabs from the same block with the veining oriented in the same direction, a very elegant continuous effect is obtained.

Is it suitable for underfloor heating?

Yes, like most marbles it conducts heat well; it must be laid with suitable adhesives and joints.

Which thickness should be chosen?

For floors and cladding usually 2 cm; for wall tiles 1 cm is also possible, while for tops and stairs 2 or 3 cm is considered.

How do I order it?

On request: send us the project or the dimensions, we prepare the quote and share photos of the slabs before ordering.

Striato Elegante: available on request

We supply this stone as blocks, slabs, tiles and custom-made pieces. Tell us size, thickness and quantity: we will send photos of the available slabs and a quote within 24 hours.

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