Verdi Ghazal

🪨 Product Overview: Verdi Ghazal Granite

Verdi Ghazal Granite is a premium Egyptian natural stone distinguished by its elegant white and light grey graining. Quarried from Egypt’s renowned granite reserves, this stone embodies both timeless beauty and exceptional durability, making it suitable for a wide range of architectural and design applications.

Its subtle color palette and refined texture lend sophistication to any space, while its robust mineral composition ensures long-term performance in both residential and commercial environments.

🏠 Applications & Finishe

Verdi Ghazal Granite is ideal for both interior and exterior use, offering versatility across multiple design contexts:

Recommended Uses:

Kitchen countertops and worktops
Bathroom vanities
Staircases and flooring
Wall cladding (interior and exterior)
Outdoor landscaping and paving
Patios, walkways, and garden features
Commercial facades and public spaces

Available Finishes:

Polished
Honed
Flamed
Split Face
Sandblasted
Striped
Unpolished

Granite slabs are also available for cooking surfaces, offering heat resistance and hygienic properties ideal for food preparation areas.

📏 Sizes & Customization

Verdi Ghazal Granite is offered in a variety of tile sizes and slab dimensions to suit both small-scale residential projects and large commercial installations.

Small tiles: Commonly used in kitchens and bathrooms
Large-format tiles: Preferred for commercial buildings and expansive flooring
Thickness range: Customizable, typically from 2 cm to 3 cm and beyond

Cut-to-size orders are available to meet specific project requirements.

🌟 Key Benefits

100% natural stone with distinctive graining
Luxurious appearance with practical durability
Resistant to scratches, stains, and weathering
Easy to clean and maintain
Suitable for high-traffic and food preparation areas
Wide variety of colors, finishes, and thicknesses
Adds long-term value and aesthetic appeal to any property
Simple installation and low maintenance

🔬 Geological & Historical Context

The name granite originates from the Latin word granum, meaning “grain,” referencing its coarse-grained texture. Granite is the second-hardest natural material after diamond and forms through the slow crystallization of magma deep beneath the Earth’s surface—making it a plutonic igneous rock.

Egyptian granite, including Verdi Ghazal, is composed primarily of:

Feldspar
Quartz
Mica (biotite and muscovite)
Amphibole (typically hornblende)

This mineral matrix creates a durable, interlocking structure with equigranular texture and color variations ranging from white and grey to pink and black.

Historical Significance:

Granite has been used in Egypt since the time of the pharaohs, prized for its hardness and aesthetic richness. Ancient artisans carved statues, obelisks, and architectural elements from Egyptian granite—many of which still stand today.

📊 Product Specifications

Verdi Ghazal Granite is a high-performance Egyptian stone known for its refined white and light grey graining. It offers excellent durability, low water absorption, and strong mechanical properties, making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications.

🧪 Technical Characteristics:

Density: Tested according to ASTM C97
Flexural Strength: Measured under ASTM C800
Water Absorption by Weight: Evaluated using ASTM C97
Compressive Strength: Verified through ASTM C170
Bending Strength: Ranges between 10 to 20 N/mm²
Abrasion Resistance: Between 5 to 8 cm³ per 50 cm²
Mohs Hardness: Rated between 6 and 8

The stone is especially admired for its subtle color palette and consistent graining, making it a refined choice for architectural and decorative use.

📐 Sizes & Thickness Options

Our factory offers full customization to meet your project’s specifications. Standard and custom dimensions are available for both slabs and tiles.

🔹 Slab Thickness:

Commonly produced in 1.5 cm and 2 cm
Custom thicknesses available upon request (up to 10 cm or more)

🔹 Tile Thickness:

Available in 1 cm, 1.2 cm, 1.5 cm, 2 cm, 3 cm, and 4 cm
Additional thicknesses can be manufactured based on project needs

🔹 Common Metric Sizes:

30×60 cm
40×40 cm
40×60 cm
40×80 cm
60×60 cm
60×90 cm
80×80 cm
90×90 cm
100×100 cm

Cut-to-size orders are available to ensure precision and flexibility across residential, commercial, and landscape applications.

🏗️ Suitability & Applications

Verdi Ghazal Granite is a versatile Egyptian stone suitable for a wide range of architectural and landscape uses. Its refined white and grey graining, combined with exceptional durability, makes it ideal for both residential and commercial environments.

✅ Recommended Applications:

Paving and outdoor landscaping

Wall cladding (interior and exterior)

Slabs and tiles for flooring

Kitchen countertops and worktops

Backsplashes and coping

Cobblestones and granite setts

Staircases and living areas

Level and smooth the subfloor before installation.

Remove all paint, sealants, and debris using sandpaper or appropriate tools.

Fill and seal any cracks or holes, especially when installing over concrete.

Ensure the surface is clean and stable to prevent future tile damage.

Remove old tiles completely if replacing existing flooring.

Use tiles with precise 90° corners for accurate alignment.

Employ tile spacers to maintain uniform gaps and assist with layout in larger areas.

Mix mortar using 1 part cement to 5 parts sand with water until consistent.

Apply mortar using a notched trowel to achieve a thickness of 6–8 mm.

Position tiles using plastic spacers to maintain straight lines.

Press each tile firmly into place, ensuring full contact with the mortar.

Tap gently with a rubber mallet to eliminate air pockets and secure bonding.

Apply grout between tiles to ensure a strong bond.

Allow grout to cure fully before cleaning.

Use freshly mixed grout within 15–20 minutes of preparation.

Clean the surface with warm water and a sponge to remove dust and residue.

Dark granite typically does not require sealing.

Light-colored granite may benefit from sealing to enhance shine and protect the surface.

Flamed Paving Slabs: Ideal for patios and walkways. The flaming process creates a textured, slip-resistant surface by exposing the stone to high heat.

Granite Setts: Available in light and hard split-face finishes, ranging from 20 mm to 100 mm thickness. Perfect for driveways, garden borders, and accent features.

Cobblestones (Tumbled Finish): Hand-cut blocks with a weathered appearance, adding timeless character to outdoor spaces.

Wall Cladding: Offered in bush-hammered, flamed, honed, and polished finishes. Suitable for malls, commercial facades, and architectural interiors.

Available in all dimensions and finishes, including polished, flamed, honed, bush-hammered, split face, sandblasted, and striped.

🧱 Installation Guide

Verdi Ghazal Granite is straightforward to install when following proper procedures. Below is a step-by-step overview for flooring applications:

1. Subfloor Preparation

2. Tile Layout

3. Mortar Preparation & Application

4. Tile Installation

5. Grouting

6. Cleaning & Sealing

🌿 Specialized Outdoor Products

• Flamed Paving Slabs: Ideal for patios and walkways. The flaming process creates a textured, slip-resistant surface by exposing the stone to high heat.

• Granite Setts: Available in light and hard split-face finishes, ranging from 20 mm to 100 mm thickness. Perfect for driveways, garden borders, and accent features.

• Cobblestones (Tumbled Finish): Hand-cut blocks with a weathered appearance, adding timeless character to outdoor spaces.

• Wall Cladding: Offered in bush-hammered, flamed, honed, and polished finishes. Suitable for malls, commercial facades, and architectural interiors.