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Breche Nouvelle Marble
Marble
- Origin
- France
- Thickness
- 18 mm
- Upkeep
- High
Breche Nouvelle is a brown marble from France. Appearance: brown ground with curved rust and cream bands. Common uses: feature walls, flooring borders and inlays, lobby floors. It is not suited to kitchen counters or outdoor use.
Breche Nouvelle at a glance
| Type | Marble |
|---|---|
| Origin | France |
| Colour | Brown (brown stones) |
| Look | Brown ground with curved rust and cream bands |
| Thickness | 18 mm |
| Finishes this stone can take | Polished, Honed |
| Maintenance | Maintenance is high. Dark polish shows scratches and etching. Seal and use door mats. |
Finishes listed are those this stone can take, not stock. Check availability for the finish you want.
Best for
- Feature walls
- Flooring borders and inlays
- Lobby floors
- Table and vanity tops
Avoid in
- Kitchen counters
- Outdoor use (dark and coloured marbles can fade or dull in sun and rain)
Will Breche Nouvelle work in my room?
Choose a room for a straight answer.
It can work, with care.
Breche Nouvelle can be used for flooring in some situations. Tell us how the space will be used and we will tell you honestly whether it suits.
All stones for flooring
We would not use Breche Nouvelle for kitchen countertops.
It is not suited to this use. If you love the look, these stones suit kitchen countertops:
All stones for kitchen countertops
Yes, Breche Nouvelle suits bathrooms.
It is one of the uses this stone is suited to. See it on a full slab before you decide how the veining should fall.
All stones for bathroomsIt can work, with care.
Breche Nouvelle can be used for staircases in some situations. Tell us how the space will be used and we will tell you honestly whether it suits.
All stones for staircasesYes, Breche Nouvelle suits wall cladding.
It is one of the uses this stone is suited to. See it on a full slab before you decide how the veining should fall.
All stones for wall claddingWe would not use Breche Nouvelle for outdoor and paving.
It is not suited to this use. If you love the look, these stones suit outdoor and paving:
All stones for outdoor and paving
We would not use Breche Nouvelle for backlit features.
It is not suited to this use. If you love the look, these stones suit backlit features:
All stones for backlit features
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Where to see Breche Nouvelle
Akrruthi Marble
Imported Marble
Sy No 32/4A, Mantappa Village, Bannerghatta Road, Jigani, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560083Opening hours: please call before you visit.
Questions about Breche Nouvelle
Where is Breche Nouvelle from?
Breche Nouvelle comes from France. This is the usual source for stone sold under this name; we confirm the source of each lot when you enquire. Akrruthi sells every stone under its true origin.
Is Breche Nouvelle good for kitchen countertops?
No. Breche Nouvelle is not suited to a kitchen counter. For a counter, choose granite and keep Breche Nouvelle for feature walls and flooring borders and inlays.
Which finish is best for Breche Nouvelle?
Breche Nouvelle can take these finishes: polished and honed. It is most often sold polished. Polished shows colour and pattern most strongly; honed and textured finishes are matt and give more grip. Ask which finish is available in the lot you choose.
How do I clean and maintain Breche Nouvelle?
Maintenance is high. Dark polish shows scratches and etching. Seal and use door mats. Avoid acidic and bleach-based cleaners on natural stone.