Emperador Cream Turco is a Turkish limestone in warm creamy beige with a classic, finely branched network of light veins on a light brown ground tone. Atmospherically warm and elegantly natural — a calm Mediterranean choice for wall claddings, vanity tops, stairs and prestige interior surfaces.
Turkish limestone (a carbonate sedimentary rock) from the extensive Anatolian carbonate sediments — a Mesozoic to Tertiary platform limestone of the Tethys shelf sedimentation. Mineralogically dominated by calcite with iron oxide pigmentation producing the warm creamy tonality. Mohs hardness approx. 3, acid-sensitive. In the international stone trade it is in part also listed as “marble” — petrographically, however, it is correctly a limestone. Despite the brand name “Emperador”, it is NOT identical with the Spanish Emperador marble (province of Murcia).
Limestone
Turkey
Available as: Slabs, Skirting, Tiles and flooring slabs
Other trade names: Emperador Light, Monaco Light, RO-02-323
About Emperador Cream Turco
Emperador Cream Turco is a Turkish limestone from the extensive Anatolian carbonate sediments. For decades Turkey has been one of the world's most productive exporters of limestone and marble, with a comprehensive range from light cream-beige through warm honey-coloured to dark anthracite grades.
Geologically it is a Mesozoic to Tertiary platform limestone with a classic karst veining character. The warm creamy tonality arises from iron oxide and organic pigmentation during diagenesis; the light veins are secondary calcite healing zones along former fissures.
In the slab pattern, Emperador Cream Turco shows a warm creamy-brownish ground tone with a fine, organically natural grain and a characteristic fine white to cream vein network. The veining reads like a branched karst fissure pattern drawing elegantly across the warm brown ground — a classic Mediterranean natural stone image with a calm, elegant appearance.
The trade name "Emperador Cream Turco" places the material in the same family as the better-known Emperador marble (Spain) or Emperador Light, but petrographically it is classified as a Turkish limestone (NOT as a Spanish marble like the original Emperador). The tonality is lighter and creamier than that of the Spanish Emperador Light marble, but stylistically similarly elegant and warm.
For the application this means: Emperador Cream Turco is an excellent choice for wall claddings, vanity tops, stairs, floor and wall tiles as well as warm Mediterranean interior architecture. The warm creamy tonality harmonises outstandingly with warm timber, bronze, brass and sandy warm natural tones.
Technically, Emperador Cream Turco is acid-sensitive like all carbonate limestones (Mohs hardness approx. 3) and requires care-consciousness in the kitchen area. Mediterranean building tradition does show, however, that such limestones last for decades to centuries given proper installation and care.
The surface finishes available from stock are listed in the »Finishes« block further down. The 10 mm thickness is particularly suited to wall claddings and furniture surfaces, the 30 mm to stair treads and prestige table surfaces.
For anyone comparing Emperador Cream Turco with other materials: stylistically close are Emperador Light (Spanish marble), Crema Marfil (Spanish limestone), Cappuccino marble and other warm creamy Turkish grades. Anyone who needs the same material image in robust, acid-proof form should look towards porcelain with a warm natural stone look (Caesarstone Lioli Almond Stone, CTX BasicKeramik® Limestone designs).
Our honest assessment: Emperador Cream Turco is a particularly practical choice for warm Mediterranean interior architecture and for prestige wall and vanity-top applications. Anyone who needs maximum acid resistance for intensive kitchen use should reach for porcelain or granite. But anyone who values the authentically warm Turkish limestone character with its elegant veining will find an economically attractive Mediterranean natural stone material here.
In stock
Current availability from our warehouse.
19 slabs in stock · plus 6 blocks
Thicknesses: 1 & 3 cm · Finishes: Polished, Satin-honed · Available as: Slabs, Skirting, Tiles and flooring slabs
Emperador Cream Turco is available in a range of finishes. The finish affects appearance, feel and the care it needs.
Polished
Polishing is the most classic finish for marble and limestone — a glossy surface with the highest possible colour intensity and a pronounced depth to the veining. Depending on the mineral composition, the effect can be matte-gloss in places. Acid-sensitive — wine, lemon and vinegar leave etch marks after prolonged contact.
Satin-honed
The surface is brushed — softer minerals are selectively removed, creating a subtle depth and a matte appearance. Strongly veined limestones in particular gain a characterful look and feel this way. The more matte finish conceals small etch marks better than a polish and stands up better to everyday use on heavily used interior surfaces.
Care & fabrication
Emperador Cream Turco is a carbonate limestone and reacts sensitively to acids. Mohs hardness approx. 3.
Daily cleaning: soft microfibre cloth, clear water and a pH-neutral natural stone cleaner.
Do not use: acidic cleaners, descalers, abrasives.
Sealing: recommended immediately after installation and, depending on the level of use, every 12–18 months.
Kitchen worktop: only with care-consciousness. Wipe acidic splashes away immediately.
Vanity top and bathroom: wipe away limescale-bearing water splashes regularly. Never remove limescale rims at the tap with a descaler.
Repair: etch marks and scratches can be evened out by professional re-polishing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Emperador Cream Turco the same stone as Emperador marble?
No. The original Emperador (marble) comes from Spain (province of Murcia). Emperador Cream Turco is a Turkish limestone that shows a similarly warm brownish tonality in appearance, but petrographically and geographically it is a different material. Both belong to the carbonate dimension stones with a similar care profile.
Where does Emperador Cream Turco come from?
From the Anatolian carbonate sediments of Turkey.
Is Emperador Cream Turco suitable for the kitchen?
With care-consciousness. As a carbonate limestone it is acid-sensitive — better suited to vanity tops and wall applications than to intensively used kitchen worktops.
Which thicknesses are available?
In the ROSSITTIS stock we carry 10 mm (for walls and furniture) and 30 mm (for stairs and tables) with polished and satin surfaces.
Emperador Cream Turco or Crema Marfil?
Crema Marfil is lighter and more uniform; Emperador Cream Turco has a warmer brownish tonality with a more forceful play of veins. Both are acid-sensitive. Which one fits depends on the desired tonality.
How much material do you currently have in stock?
We currently carry 18 raw slabs of Emperador Cream Turco in 10 mm and 30 mm thickness.
What does Emperador Cream Turco cost?
The price depends on the batch, thickness, surface finish and fabrication — with natural stone 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.
