Creme El-rei is a distinguished marble originating from Portugal, prized for its soft, warm aesthetic. This stone presents a dominant white base with delicate yellow and rose undertones, often accented by subtle greenish-grey or brownish veining. Its fine to medium grain and granoblastic texture create a sophisticated, natural appearance ideal for high-end residential and commercial interiors. Architects frequently specify Creme El-rei for flooring, wall cladding, and vanity tops, where its gentle coloration enhances ambient light. The material accepts various finishes, including polished, honed, and brushed surfaces, allowing for diverse design applications. Marmi di Carrara supplies Creme El-rei in blocks, standard 2/3 cm slabs, and custom cut-to-size pieces. We provide detailed photographs of actual slabs prior to purchase, ensuring you select the exact variation of this Portuguese marble that suits your project requirements.
Petrographic description
Fine to medium-grained whitish-yellow and rose marble, occasionally featuring greenish-grey and brownish veins. The rock exhibits a granoblastic texture.
Creme El-rei is a Marble quarried in Portugal, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICPTMA00419. Its dominant tone is white, with fine to 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 Creme El-rei 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 Creme El-rei 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 Creme El-rei 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.
