Marble from Portugal

Estremoz Rosa

Estremoz Rosa is a Portuguese marble in a warm rosé with white, grey and partly golden nuances. At ROSSITTIS it is used for stairs, bathrooms, wall surfaces and high-quality interiors wherever a classic marble with a soft colour is wanted.

Marble Portugal Frostbeständig 2.712 kg/m³
Available as: Skirting, Tiles and flooring slabs

Other trade names: Estremoz Rosa Venado, Estremoz Rosa Vergada, Fürstenrose, Poco Bravo, RO-02-005, Rosa Aurora, Rosa Borba, Rosa Estremoz

About Estremoz Rosa

Estremoz Rosa is a marble for projects that need to combine warmth and elegance. The ground colour moves between a delicate rosé, beige, ivory and pale salmon, with white and grey passages and occasionally a softly golden note. It is precisely this mix that makes the stone interesting: it is coloured but not gaudy, classic but not heavy. For stairwells, bathrooms, window sills and prestige interiors that is a solution with a great deal of character.

The stone comes from the Portuguese marble region around Estremoz and Vila Vicosa and is also known under names such as Rosa Portogallo or Rosa Aurora. On the market it is one of the best-known coloured marbles of Portugal. Compared with Estremoz Branco it is markedly warmer and more decorative; compared with strongly brecciated rosé marbles it usually stays calmer and more elegant. If you are looking for soft colour rather than hard contrast, this is the right place.

In stock

Current availability from our warehouse.

3 slabs in stock · plus 2 blocks

Thicknesses: 1 cm · Finishes: Polished, Satin-honed · Available as: Skirting, Tiles and flooring slabs

Updated daily from our live stock.

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 2.712 kg/m³
Druckfestigkeit 88,7 MPa
Biegezugfestigkeit 15,9 MPa
Wasseraufnahme 0,07 %
Frostbeständig Ja
Säurebeständig Nein

Suitability by application

Suitable with limitations

Finishes

Estremoz Rosa 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

Estremoz Rosa should be sealed carefully after installation. Water absorption is low, but as a marble the material remains sensitive to acids and staining agents.

For cleaning and maintenance, pH-neutral natural stone cleaners are suitable. Acidic cleaners, descalers and aggressive bathroom or kitchen chemicals should not be used.

Cosmetics, coffee, wine, lemon and oil should be removed promptly. On polished, paler rosé tones, shadowy stains or dull patches show up relatively quickly.

For external areas, restraint is sensible, particularly with polished surfaces. The greatest strength of Estremoz Rosa lies clearly in high-quality interior fit-out.

Frequently asked questions

Is Estremoz Rosa suitable for a kitchen?

Only with an awareness of maintenance. At roughly 2,710 to 2,717 kg/m³ bulk density and 0.05 to 0.11 % water absorption the stone is dense, but it remains an acid-sensitive marble.

Where does Estremoz Rosa come from?

Estremoz Rosa comes from Portugal, from the marble region around Estremoz and Vila Vicosa, and is also known under names such as Rosa Portogallo.

Which finish suits Estremoz Rosa?

The surface finishes currently held in stock are listed in the »Finishes« block on this page.

How do I care for Estremoz Rosa?

The stone should be sealed and maintained only with pH-neutral natural stone cleaners. Acidic cleaners are unsuitable.

Estremoz Rosa or Estremoz Branco?

Estremoz Branco appears lighter and more neutral, Estremoz Rosa markedly warmer and more decorative. Technically both remain marbles with a similar maintenance requirement.

What does Estremoz Rosa 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.

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