Amarelo Frades is a premium Portuguese granite that showcases a warm palette of yellow and gold tones, often accented by subtle veining that adds depth and character. The stone’s fine grain and consistent coloration make it ideal for both interior and exterior applications, from elegant kitchen countertops and bathroom vanities to striking façade cladding and outdoor paving. Its natural durability and resistance to weathering allow for a variety of finishes, including polished, honed, and brushed surfaces, each enhancing the stone’s inherent warmth. Marmi di Carrara supplies Amarelo Frades in ready‑to‑use blocks and 2–3 cm slabs, with options for cut‑to‑size and high‑resolution photos of actual slabs before purchase, ensuring architects and designers receive accurate, reliable material samples.
Petrographic description
Typically a fine-grained granite with yellow and gold hues.
Amarelo Frades is a Granite quarried in Portugal, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICPTGR00415. Its dominant tone is yellow & gold.
Like every granite, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: polished, honed, flamed, bush-hammered, leathered. Typical applications: kitchen worktops, exterior cladding and paving, stairs, monuments, high-traffic floors.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
FAQ
Is Amarelo Frades suitable for outdoor use?
Granite: excellent for façades, paving and stairs in any climate. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Amarelo Frades per m²?
Indicative price from €85/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Amarelo Frades shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
