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Emperador Dark Marble
Marble
- Origin
- Spain
- Thickness
- 18 mm
- Upkeep
- High
Emperador Dark is a brown marble from Spain. Appearance: dark brown ground with light irregular veins. Common uses: feature walls, flooring borders and inlays, lobby floors. It is not suited to kitchen counters or outdoor use.
Emperador Dark at a glance
| Type | Marble |
|---|---|
| Origin | Spain |
| Colour | Brown (brown stones) |
| Look | Dark brown ground with light irregular veins |
| 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 Emperador Dark work in my room?
Choose a room for a straight answer.
It can work, with care.
Emperador Dark 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 Emperador Dark 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, Emperador Dark 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.
Emperador Dark 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, Emperador Dark 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 Emperador Dark 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 Emperador Dark 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 Emperador Dark
Akrruthi Marble
Imported Marble
Sy No 32/4A, Mantappa Village, Bannerghatta Road, Jigani, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560083Opening hours: please call before you visit.
Questions about Emperador Dark
Where is Emperador Dark from?
Emperador Dark comes from Spain. Akrruthi sells every stone under its true origin.
Is Emperador Dark good for kitchen countertops?
No. Emperador Dark is not suited to a kitchen counter. For a counter, choose granite and keep Emperador Dark for feature walls and flooring borders and inlays.
Which finish is best for Emperador Dark?
Emperador Dark 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 Emperador Dark?
Maintenance is high. Dark polish shows scratches and etching. Seal and use door mats. Avoid acidic and bleach-based cleaners on natural stone.