Limestone

Draco

Draco is a Portuguese limestone with a calm grey-beige ground and a very fine, almost homogeneous structure. Polishable and flexible in planning terms — used for floor areas, wall claddings, façades and pared-back interior architecture.

Limestone Portugal Frostbeständig 2.676 kg/m³

Available as: Slabs

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About Draco

Draco shows an exceptionally calm, almost monochrome material effect. The ground tone moves between warm grey and muted beige, with only the finest sediment lines and occasional subtle mineral dots discernible in between. The slab remains free of expressive veining — no play of clouds, but a matter-of-fact, technical-looking brightness that works as a calm background in modern architecture. It is precisely this stillness that makes the stone interesting for pared-back bathrooms, large floor areas, façades, stair installations and interior fit-outs that need planning flexibility — wherever the material is meant to subordinate itself to other design elements.

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Technical data

Guide values for the stone type, taken from manufacturer and test reports. Natural stone is a natural product — individual batches and slabs can differ. For critical applications, request slab-specific test data.

Rohdichte 2.676 kg/m³

Druckfestigkeit 111,4 MPa

Biegezugfestigkeit 10,6 MPa

Wasseraufnahme 1,04 %

Frostbeständig Ja

Säurebeständig Nein

Finishes

Draco is available in a range of finishes. The finish affects appearance, feel and the care it needs.

Geschliffen C220

Mattes Erscheinungsbild durch feinen Schliff mit Körnung C220 — die ebene Oberfläche wirkt ruhig mit etwas intensiverer Farbwirkung als C120, leichte Schleifspuren möglich. Pflegeintensiver als poliert, dafür kratzfester und matt-elegant — beliebte Wahl für moderne Bodenflächen und Wandverkleidungen.

Care & fabrication

Draco is an acid-sensitive limestone. Wine, lemon juice, vinegar, cola, bathroom cleaners or descalers leave etch marks on the material surface — visible as dull shadows or a loss of gloss.

For all applications a silane- or polysiloxane-based sealer is mandatory. It prevents water, oil and dyes from penetrating and reduces staining — but it does not remove the acid sensitivity. We recommend refreshing the sealer every 1-2 years, more often on heavily used floor areas.

Daily care is carried out with a pH-neutral natural stone cleaner and a soft microfibre cloth. Avoid vinegar cleaners, cement haze removers, acidic bathroom cleaners and strongly alkaline products. Wine, coffee, oil, lemon juice or cosmetic products should not be left to act on the material surface for long — wipe them off immediately and go over the area with clear water.

For kitchen worktops, Draco is suitable only conditionally — acids from everyday cooking can leave a visible patina. Anyone who loves the calm grey-beige material image and accepts patina as character can use the material. Anyone who needs maximum everyday security should choose a quartzite or granite.

The finishes available from stock are listed in the »Finishes« block further down this page. Openly weathered external surfaces are not recommended.

Frequently asked questions

Is Draco suitable for a kitchen?

Conditionally. As an acid-sensitive limestone it works as a kitchen worktop only where patina is accepted, sealing is consistent and acids are removed immediately. For carefree grey-beige kitchen worktops we recommend a quartzite or granite.

Which finishes are available for Draco?

The finishes available from stock are listed in the »Finishes« block on this page.

Where does Draco come from?

Draco comes from Portuguese deposits. Portugal is among the leading European natural stone sources, above all for calm, finely structured limestones from the Estremadura and Alentejo regions.

How does Draco differ from Moleanos or Moca Cream?

All three are Portuguese limestones with similar care requirements. Moleanos and Moca Cream typically show fine fossil inclusions and a livelier sediment structure. Draco appears considerably calmer and more even — almost monochrome, without pronounced material characteristics. For a classically creamy appearance, Moleanos or Moca Cream; for modern pared-back spaces, Draco.

How do I clean and care for Draco?

Sealing is mandatory. Daily care with a pH-neutral natural stone cleaner and a microfibre cloth. Consistently avoid acidic cleaners, descalers, vinegar and citric acid. Wipe wine, coffee or oil off immediately.

Is Draco frost-resistant and suitable for outdoor use?

In sheltered external positions with a honed or sandblasted finish and correct installation with a fall, Draco is possible under moderate loading. Openly weathered polished external surfaces are not recommended — the polish loses gloss over the years.

Draco or an Italian limestone — which fits better?

Both are acid-sensitive pale limestones with similar care requirements. Italian limestones such as Botticino typically appear warmer and creamier in ground tone — classically Mediterranean. Draco is cooler and more matter-of-fact — more modern and urban. For classical interior architecture, an Italian limestone; for modern pared-back spaces, Draco.