Crema Marfil is a soft greige marble with a calm, understated character and gentle warm veining.
The colour is a soft greige, a beige and grey blend, with cool grey undertones that keep it from tipping too warm. Delicate beige veining runs through it, fine and gentle rather than bold, which is what gives the stone its quiet, even look. Over a large floor or wall it settles into a calm, restrained surface, with the veining showing only up close. That subtlety is the reason it is one of the most-used marbles in the world: it runs across a whole room without becoming busy. It sits with almost anything, from timber and brass to white joinery and cool neutrals.
Specifications
| Stone | Crema Marfil |
| Type | Marble |
| Origin | Turkey |
| Colour | Soft greige with cool grey undertones and delicate warm beige veining |
| Sizes | 610x406 · 610x610 · 457x914 |
| Thickness | 15mm |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed |
| Price range | $$ |
Where it works
Crema Marfil is a marble, so it wants a bit more care than the travertines in the range. It is softer, etches with acids, and needs sealing once it is down, which makes it best suited to areas where it will be seen rather than worked hard. Its strength is coverage, not drama. Because the veining is so gentle, it runs over a large area without becoming busy, which makes it one of the easiest marbles to use across a whole bathroom, floor or wall. The slab format suits vanities, benchtops and feature walls, while the tile sizes cover floors and splashbacks. It is the one to reach for when you want a warm, calm marble backdrop rather than a feature piece. The recommended applications for this stone are still being confirmed, so contact us and we can advise on the right fit for your job.
Choosing a finish
Available finishes: Honed and polished finish with a smooth, refined surface and subtle sheen that enhances the marble’s warm cream tones and delicate natural veining.
As a guide with marble, a polished finish brings the warmth and depth up strongest, which suits vanities, splashbacks and feature walls, though it shows wear and etching more readily. A honed finish is flatter and more forgiving, and holds up better on floors and benchtops in daily use. If you are unsure which finish fits your project, give us a call and we can talk it through.
Order a sample
Order a sample to see Crema Marfil in your own light before you commit. Warm neutrals shift between showroom light and daylight, so it is worth checking on site against your joinery and fixtures.
Call (02) 4276 3403 or send an enquiry.
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