Miros Typ Merlin is a Turkish limestone with a warm cream-beige to light brown ground tone and a fine, quietly flowing mineral texture — an elegant Mediterranean grade of the Miros family. A classic wall stone and flooring for Mediterranean architecture, interiors and designed exposed surfaces with a warm feel.
Miros Typ Merlin is a characteristic grade of the Turkish Miros limestone family — one of the established Mediterranean limestones on the European market, with a warm ground colour shifting between beige and light brown. Characteristic is a quietly flowing, very fine-grained mineral texture without pronounced veins or brecciated format — the slab pattern appears elegant, Mediterranean and flexible to work with in planning. At ROSSITTIS we carry Miros Typ Merlin for wall cladding, interior floors, window sills, plinth details, pool surrounds under cover, fountain surrounds, reliefs, columns and project-specific bespoke work where a warm Mediterranean feel is wanted.
Geologically, Miros Typ Merlin is a limestone from the Turkish natural stone producing regions — Turkey is one of the world's most important producers of pale Mediterranean limestones, which have been used in central Europe for decades for classic and modern architecture. Mineralogically, Miros Typ Merlin consists predominantly of calcium carbonate with a fine grain size and an even mineral distribution. The warm colour tones arise from small iron oxide additions in the originally marine sedimentary matrix.
The technical values are classic limestone values: solid compressive strength, medium water absorption, acid sensitivity because of the calcium carbonate content. Miros Typ Merlin is therefore a classic interior and wall stone — not a pure hard rock solution, but a designed Mediterranean natural stone with a warm, natural feel. Wine, lemon juice, vinegar or carbonated drinks should not be left to act on the surface for extended periods, since they can leave dull marks. Outdoors, Miros Typ Merlin can be used well under cover; where there is direct exposure to weathering in freeze-thaw zones we recommend a project-specific suitability assessment. Compared with classic Mediterranean limestones such as Crema Marfil or Botticino, Miros Typ Merlin brings somewhat warmer, browner colour tones with a quieter mineral texture.
At ROSSITTIS, Miros Typ Merlin is available as an unsized slab, as a floor tile, as tread and riser, as a window sill, as a skirting, as a wall facing and as a project-specific cut. The surface finishes currently held in stock are listed in the »Finishes« block further down.
Our honest assessment: Miros Typ Merlin is a very coherent choice for projects looking for a warm Mediterranean limestone with a classically elegant feel — from designed wall cladding through interior floors to window sills and plinth details. Anyone who needs maximum acid resistance and ease of maintenance for heavily used kitchen worktops should choose an acid-proof hard rock or a quartzite; for Mediterranean architectural applications with a warm material signature, Miros Typ Merlin is very fitting.
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Finishes
Miros Typ Merlin® is available in a range of finishes. The finish affects appearance, feel and the care it needs.
Satiniert
Die Oberfläche wird gebürstet — weichere Minerale werden gezielt entfernt, es entsteht eine subtile Tiefe und mattes Erscheinungsbild. Besonders geaderte Kalksteine erhalten so eine charaktervolle Optik und Haptik. Die mattere Veredelung kaschiert kleine Ätzungen besser als poliert und ist alltagstauglicher für stark beanspruchte Innenflächen.
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
As a calcareous Mediterranean natural stone, Miros Typ Merlin is acid-sensitive and requires appropriate care. Immediately after installation we recommend a silane- or polysiloxane-based sealer — it protects against staining from wine, coffee, oil or tomato sauce and reduces water absorption. Routine cleaning is done with a pH-neutral natural stone cleaner and a soft microfibre cloth or mop; clear water alone is almost always sufficient for daily care. You should avoid acidic cleaners (vinegar, citric acid, descalers), aggressive all-purpose cleaners and abrasive pads at all costs — they etch the calcareous stone and can cause visible dull marks. Take up spilled acids on interior surfaces promptly. We recommend refreshing the sealer every two to three years depending on exposure.
Frequently asked questions
What is Miros Typ Merlin?
Miros Typ Merlin is a characteristic grade of the Turkish Miros limestone family — a Mediterranean limestone with a warm cream-beige to light brown ground tone and a quietly flowing, fine-grained mineral texture. Source of the identification as a Turkish limestone: Magna.
Which finishes are available for Miros Typ Merlin?
The surface finishes currently held in stock are listed in the »Finishes« block on this page.
Is Miros Typ Merlin suitable for kitchen worktops?
With qualifications. As a calcareous natural stone, Miros Typ Merlin is acid-sensitive — wine, lemon juice, vinegar or tomato sauce can leave visible dull marks after prolonged contact. With good sealing the material can be used for design-led bar counters or breakfast surfaces — for classic main worktops with high acid exposure, hard rocks or quartzites are better suited.
Is Miros Typ Merlin suitable for external surfaces?
Well usable under cover — for wall cladding, pool surrounds under cover and window sills. Where there is direct exposure to weathering in freeze-thaw zones or under de-icing salt exposure we recommend a project-specific suitability assessment.
Where is Miros Typ Merlin quarried?
The material comes from the Turkish natural stone producing regions — Turkey is one of the world's most important producers of pale Mediterranean limestones. Source of the identification: Magna.
How do I clean and care for Miros Typ Merlin?
Daily care with a pH-neutral natural stone cleaner and a soft microfibre cloth. Acidic cleaners (vinegar, citric acid, descalers) and aggressive all-purpose cleaners must be avoided at all costs — they etch the calcareous stone. A silane-based sealer after installation is mandatory. Refresh every two to three years.
