Elevate Your Space with Timeless Elegance
Transform any interior or exterior area with this exquisite natural stone. Characterized by captivating veins and subtle color variations, each slab offers a unique and sophisticated foundation for your design vision.
Selecting the Right Thickness
Our granite is precision-cut from full-size blocks. The ideal thickness depends on your specific application:
- For Interior Floors (e.g., living rooms, kitchens, fireplace hearths): We recommend 2 cm (3/4 inch) slabs for optimal durability and a substantial feel.
- For Exterior & Heavy-Duty Applications (e.g., patios, walkways, commercial entries): Choose slabs that are 3 cm (1 1/4 inches) or thicker for enhanced strength and weather resistance.
Available Sizes & Dimensions
We offer a comprehensive range to fit any project scope.
Standard Prefabricated Sizes
Common square and rectangular formats for streamlined projects:
- 60x60 cm (24"x24")
- 80x80 cm (32"x32")
- 100x100 cm (39"x39")
- 120x60 cm (48"x24")
Large Format & Full-Size Slabs
For a seamless, luxurious look with minimal grout lines:
- Industry Standard: 8 ft x 4 ft (~2.44m x 1.22m)
- Expansive Projects: Reinforced slabs up to 10 ft x 6 ft (~3.05m x 1.83m) are available.
- Ask about large-format options like 120x240 cm (48"x96").
Detailed Size Matrix
Popular dimensions across measurement systems:
- In Feet: 2x2 ft, 2x4 ft, 3x5 ft, 4x8 ft.
- In Inches: 16"x16", 18"x36", 24"x48", 48"x48".
- In Metric: 30x30 cm, 600x600 mm, 900x900 mm, 1200x900 mm.
Custom Sizing Available: We specialize in creating custom-cut dimensions to perfectly match your layout.
Surface Finish Options
Choose the perfect texture to complement your aesthetic:
Polished
A classic, high-gloss finish that enhances the stone's natural color depth, creating a reflective and elegant surface.
Honed/Matte
A smooth, satin-textured surface with little to no shine. This contemporary finish offers better slip resistance and a more understated look.
Textured Finishes
For added character and tactile appeal:
- Flamed
- Brushed
- Tumbled
- Sandblasted
These processes create unique patterns and an antique-style appearance.
Edge Profile Selections
The right edge ensures a polished final installation. Beyond the standard flat-polished edge, we offer:
- Beveled Edge
- Ogee Edge
- Bullnose Edge
- Mitered Edge
These profiles are ideal for creating clean transitions at steps, corners, or junctions with other materials.
Professional Installation Guide
As an installer, your expertise is key to showcasing this stone's beauty. Follow these guidelines for a flawless, long-lasting result.
Pre-Installation Site Assessment
Subfloor Inspection
Ensure the subfloor is structurally sound, completely level, and dry. For concrete slabs, verify moisture vapor transmission is within acceptable limits. Unevenness can lead to cracking.
Material Acclimatization & Verification
Allow tiles/slabs to acclimate in the installation environment for at least 48-72 hours. Store them flat. Before installation, inspect all pieces under good lighting for consistency in color, thickness, and finish. Sort by shade if needed for a balanced layout.
Essential Tools & Materials
Using correct materials is non-negotiable:
Mortar/Thinset
Use a high-quality, polymer-modified thinset mortar rated for natural stone and large-format tiles. White mortar is recommended to prevent discoloration.
Grout
Select premium unsanded or fine-sanded grout compatible with natural stone. Consider epoxy grout for areas requiring maximum stain/moisture resistance.
Sealer Application (Critical Step)
This granite must be sealed before grouting. Apply an impregnating sealer designed for granite to all surfaces—top and edges—following manufacturer instructions precisely. Allow full cure time.
Layout & Cutting Best Practices
Dry Layout
Perform a full dry layout without adhesive. This allows you to visualize the flow of colors and veins across the entire floor, plan bookmatched patterns if desired, and make precise cuts before mixing mortar.
Cutting Technique
Use a diamond-blade wet saw for all cuts to achieve clean edges and prevent chipping. Always wear appropriate safety gear.
Installation Execution
- Spread thinset using an appropriate notched trowel.
- Back-butter each tile with a flat trowel to ensure 100% coverage and eliminate air pockets.
- Set tiles firmly into place using spacers for consistent joints.
- Check alignment frequently with levels and straightedges during setting.
Grouting & Final Sealing
After thinset has fully cured (24-48 hours), apply grout carefully over the sealed tile surfaces.
Clean haze promptly with recommended cleaners; never use acidic cleaners on granite.
Once grout is fully cured (consult product guidelines), apply a second coat of sealer over the entire installed surface for comprehensive protection.
Client Handover & Care Instructions
Educate your client on proper care post-installation:
Daily cleaning should involve sweeping or dust-mopping followed by damp mopping with a pH-neutral stone cleaner specifically formulated for granite. Avoid vinegar, lemon juice, or other acidic cleaners. Wipe up spills immediately. For long-term maintenance, reapply an impregnating sealer as needed based on usage (typically every 1-3 years).
Why Choose APEXSTONE?
Unmatched Global Supply Chain Stability: Strategically headquartered in the world's stone trade hub, we offer seamless access to over 2,400 certified natural stone varieties. Our vertically integrated supply chain sources directly from premium quarries across six continents, ensuring consistent material availability and mitigating sourcing risks for projects of any scale.
Integrated Digital & Physical Logistics: Our proprietary StoneGPS platform provides real-time inventory tracking and precise material matching. Coupled with our efficient logistics network spanning 42+ countries—including optimized consolidation at Xiamen Port—we guarantee reliable shipping, professional customs clearance, and on-time JIT delivery through a global partner warehouse system.
End-to-End Project Assurance: From ethical sourcing at certified quarries to pre-sale technical consultation and post-sale maintenance support, we ensure supply chain integrity at every step. Our ISO-certified processes, combined with advanced CNC technology and hand-finishing, deliver durable, beautiful stones trusted by iconic global landmarks for over two decades.