Branco Maroteira is a distinguished Portuguese marble known for its elegant indigo-white base and subtle rosy undertones. This medium-grained stone features delicate brownish or bluish veins that add character without overwhelming the surface. Its granoblastic texture provides a balanced, refined appearance suitable for high-end residential and commercial projects. Architects often specify Branco Maroteira for flooring, wall cladding, and countertops where a soft, luminous aesthetic is desired. It accepts polished, honed, or brushed finishes to suit various design requirements. Marmi di Carrara supplies Branco Maroteira in blocks, standard 2/3 cm slabs, and custom cut-to-size pieces. We provide detailed photos of actual slabs before purchase to ensure you select the exact variation of this Portuguese marble that fits your project.
Petrographic description
Medium-grained indigo-white marble featuring rosy tonalities and small brownish or bluish veins. The rock exhibits a granoblastic texture.
Branco Maroteira is a Marble quarried in Portugal, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICPTMA00211. Its dominant tone is white, with medium grain and a veined texture.
Like every marble, 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, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered (exterior). Typical applications: interior floors and walls, bathrooms, vanity tops, stairs, fireplaces, furniture and sculpture.
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 Branco Maroteira suitable for outdoor use?
Marble: suitable for façades and shaded areas with a honed or bush-hammered finish; polished surfaces lose their gloss outdoors. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Branco Maroteira per m²?
Indicative price from €105/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 Branco Maroteira 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.
