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CTX BasicAgglo® Royal Beige

CTX BasicAgglo® Royal Beige is a warm cream-coloured marble agglomerate from the Italian manufacturer Civet, based on pale beige marble and limestone chippings. The polished slab shows a calm beige ground tone with subtly lighter, organic-looking wipe and cloud structures reminiscent of the soft layering of a classic Crema marble or a pale travertine. At ROSSITTIS we fabricate the large-format slabs into interior floors, stairs, window sills, wall claddings, vanity units, skirtings and made-to-measure interior components with a warm Mediterranean feel.

An industrial resin-bonded marble agglomerate material from the CTX BasicAgglo collection (Civet, Italy), based on light beige marble and limestone chippings in the standard grain size (≈ 3–7 mm) – not a naturally formed stone. Visually in a Crema character with light wipe and cloud structures.

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Available as: Slabs, Skirting

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About CTX BasicAgglo® Royal Beige

Background. CTX BasicAgglo® is the marble agglomerate line of the Italian materials manufacturer Civet (CTX). The slabs are produced by the classic Bretonstone® process: natural stone chippings are spread out under vacuum in a mould together with roughly 6–10 % polyester resin, mineral additives and pigments, compacted by low-frequency vibration and polymerised in a curing oven. The end product is a highly compacted large-format slab with the look of a finely patterned marble, more flexurally strong and more dimensionally stable than a natural slab and designed specifically for series interior fit-out.

The aggregate. “Royal Beige” works within the warm beige spectrum of the CTX BasicAgglo family. The chipping base consists of pale, cream-coloured marble and limestone aggregates – typically a mixture of Mediterranean beige marbles such as Crema grades and travertine-like limestone batches. This produces a warm, slightly gold-tinted ground tone which, together with finely metered yellow-beige pigments in the polyester resin matrix, creates a soft, organic-looking Crema impression. From a medium distance the slab looks cloudily patterned throughout; close up a dense, finely distributed mosaic of dots appears, with pale wipe and grinding marks that give the slab character without forming high-contrast veins.

Standard class. Unlike the “Micro” versions of the family, the grain size of Royal Beige lies in the standard range (about 3–7 mm), not in the micro class. This produces a somewhat livelier material appearance with clearly recognisable individual chippings instead of an evenly dotted micro mosaic.

Format and fabrication. Civet normally supplies the agglomerate slabs in large formats of around 305 × 144 cm or 320 × 160 cm in the standard thicknesses 2 and 3 cm; individual lines are also available thinner for wall claddings. The slabs can be cut, profiled, calibrated and drilled with diamond tooling like a dense marble engineered stone. Because of the polyester binder the following applies: heat resistance is considerably lower than with pure natural stone – do not set hot pans or hairdryers down directly on the surface, and avoid sustained temperatures above roughly 80–90 °C, because the binder softens and bleaching as well as warping can occur. Direct UV exposure can yellow the resin over the long term – on a warm beige slab such shifts in tone are less visible than on white grades, but the material is nevertheless clearly intended for interior applications.

ROSSITTIS range. We carry Royal Beige as a polished large-format slab with stock depth. From it we produce interior floors in large format or tile format, stairs with treads and risers, window sills (including special lengths in one piece up to ~3 m), wall and column claddings, vanity units, skirtings, benches, interior fireplace surrounds, bar counters and bespoke furniture tops. The warm creamy tone suits Mediterranean living concepts, classic hotel foyers, bathrooms with a warm, elegant ambition and rooms with pale timber, bronze, brass and matt wall colours.

Comparison. Within the CTX BasicAgglo family, Royal Beige stands between the white grades (Sivec, Carrara) and the darker beige-brownish tones. Compared with genuine Crema Marfil marble, the slab looks more controlled and more uniform – the natural material stays livelier with markedly more pronounced bands and marble veins. Compared with genuine travertine, the surface is denser, freer of pores and more dimensionally stable, but without the typical travertine hole structure (pori). Compared with engineered quartz of the same colour family (Caesarstone, Silestone beige lines), the marble agglomerate stays closer to natural marble in appearance and mineralogically warmer, but because of its polyester content is more sensitive to UV, high temperatures and strongly acidic cleaners.

An honest assessment. Royal Beige is a design choice for rooms in which warmth, light and Mediterranean calm matter more than veining or natural stone character. Its strengths lie in the calm, predictable beige tone, in high repeat accuracy and in straightforward maintenance in interior fit-out. Anyone looking for a genuinely characterful, craftsmanlike Mediterranean natural material should reach for real Crema Marfil or travertine – anyone who needs a warm, creamy premium feel in large format with dependable repeatability is very well served by Royal Beige.

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138 quartz composite slabs in stock · plus 10 blocks

Thicknesses: 1.2–3 cm · Finishes: Polished · Available as: Slabs, Skirting

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Finishes

CTX BasicAgglo® Royal Beige is available in a range of finishes. The finish affects appearance, feel and the care it needs.

Polished

The highest possible gloss with pronounced colour intensity — the level and easiest-to-maintain surface in the agglomerate segment. The mirror-smooth finish shows the composite material's composition to full advantage. A prestigious choice for kitchen worktops, wall claddings and designed feature surfaces in interior fit-out.

Care & fabrication

Cleaning. Day to day, warm water, a soft cloth or a clean mop and a neutral to mildly alkaline pH cleaner are enough. Soapy marble or engineered-stone cleaners and mild all-purpose cleaners without acid are suitable. Wipe up spilled liquids – red wine, coffee, tea, juices or oil – promptly, because the resin-bound marble aggregate can draw in pigment in spots. On the warm beige surface, dark stains are especially conspicuous, but if dealt with promptly they can usually be removed with warm water and a mild cleaner.

Do not use. Limescale and sanitary cleaners, anti-limescale sprays, acetic and citric acid, drain cleaners, toilet cleaners, cement and rust removers, highly concentrated all-purpose cleaners and chlorine-based bleaches are off limits – they attack both the marble and limestone chippings (carbonate reacts with acid) and the polyester resin and lead to dull patches or shifts in tone. Avoid solvent-based products (acetone, petrol, thinners, nitro cleaners) as well – they can soften the binder.

Impregnation. A classic natural stone impregnation is not strictly required – the polyester matrix largely seals the slab. In areas with a raised risk of staining (open-plan kitchen, vanity top, bar) we nevertheless recommend a light, non-film-forming silane-polysiloxane-based stone impregnator as additional protection – on a warm beige slab this is particularly worthwhile, because dark pigment ingress otherwise stays visible.

Kitchen. Polished surfaces tolerate brief kitchen use but are not thermally resilient: trivets for hot pots, pans and baking trays are mandatory; keep permanent heat sources (oven, dishwasher) away by design. Use chopping boards – the material is hard, but polyester resin can go dull along knife marks over time. Wipe off grease and acid stains (tomato, lemon, wine) immediately.

Bathroom. Royal Beige works well in the bathroom (vanity top, wall cladding, shower). Consistently avoid acidic care products and limescale-dissolving sprays, because on pale marble aggregates they leave visible shadows. In the shower area, wipe standing water away promptly so that no limescale film builds up – on the warm beige slab, limescale rings are visible as lighter shadows. Take care with henna, self-tanning or hair-colouring products – the pale surface reacts sensitively to pigment ingress.

Floors. The surface finishes available from stock are listed in the »Finishes« block further down. Dirt-trapping mats at the entrance considerably reduce the ingress of abrasive particles.

Outdoors and frost. Not suitable for exterior construction. UV radiation yellows the resin over the long term, and freeze-thaw cycles can cause micro defects. Nor is it to be recommended permanently in fully sunlit conservatories or open loggias.

Scratches and repair. Superficial scratches on the polished version can be re-polished by a stonemason, deeper damage made good with tinted polyester filler and worked in to an exact colour match. Because the material is mixed industrially, colour-accurate repairs are usually well within reach; with warm beige tones, however, matching the pigment is sensitive – a test piece is worthwhile.

Frequently asked questions

What is CTX BasicAgglo® Royal Beige in geological and technical terms?

It is a resin-bound marble agglomerate made by the Italian manufacturer Civet. Natural stone chippings of pale beige marbles and limestones in the standard grain size (≈ 3–7 mm) are compacted with roughly 6–10 % polyester resin and warm beige pigments into large-format slabs using the Bretonstone® vacuum process. The end product is not a naturally formed stone but an industrial engineered stone with the character of Crema marble.

How does Royal Beige differ from the Micro versions of the CTX family?

The Micro versions (e.g. Micro Sivec, Micro Carrara) work with very fine chippings below about 2 mm and look almost monochrome from a distance. Royal Beige uses the standard grain size (about 3–7 mm) and therefore shows a livelier material appearance with clearly recognisable individual chippings and visible cloudy, lighter wipe structures.

How does Royal Beige differ from genuine Crema Marfil or travertine?

Natural Crema Marfil stone shows markedly more pronounced bands and more contrasting marble veins; travertine has its characteristic porous hole structure. Royal Beige stays dotted and mosaic-like, more uniform and dependable to plan with – with the calm warm Crema feel, but without natural marble's variation and without travertine's pori.

Which slab formats and thicknesses does Civet offer?

The standard format is around 305 × 144 cm or 320 × 160 cm in 2 and 3 cm thicknesses. From these we produce floors, stairs, window sills, vanity units, wall claddings, skirtings and bespoke furniture tops.

Is Royal Beige suitable for kitchen worktops?

Only to a limited degree. As with all marble agglomerates, the carbonate chippings react to strong acids (wine, lemon, vinegar, cola, tomato) and the polyester resin to direct heat above 80–90 °C. With trivets, chopping boards and a silane-polysiloxane impregnation, use on bar counters and island tops is practical; for the actual kitchen working surface we recommend more acid-resistant alternatives (CTX BasicQuarz, engineered quartz, porcelain).

Is this engineered stone suitable for exterior surfaces?

No, clearly not. Polyester binders yellow under UV radiation, the data sheet declares no frost resistance, and freeze-thaw cycles can cause micro defects. Royal Beige is designed as an interior material and should also not be permanently installed in fully sunlit conservatories or open loggias.

Which cleaners may I use on Royal Beige?

Permitted are warm water, neutral to mildly alkaline stone care products and mild all-purpose cleaners without acid. Off limits are acetic, citric and hydrochloric acid, limescale removers, anti-limescale sprays, cement and rust removers, chlorine-based bleaches and solvents such as acetone or thinners.

How do I repair scratches and damage?

Superficial marks on the polished version can be re-polished by a stonemason; deeper damage can be made good with tinted polyester filler and worked in to an exact colour match. Because the material is mixed industrially, colour-accurate repairs are usually well within reach; with warm beige tones, matching the pigment is sensitive – a test piece is advisable.

What does CTX BasicAgglo® Royal Beige cost?

The price depends on the format, thickness, surface finish and fabrication — there is no serious flat rate per square metre. Business customers see prices once their B2B account is activated; private customers receive a complete quote through a fabricator near them.