Multicolor Rot India

Multicolor Rot India is a red-grey Indian migmatite of the granite family with dark waves and a lively flowing pattern. At ROSSITTIS it is used for stairs, tiles, window sills and robust interior and exterior surfaces wherever a red classic with movement is called for.

Migmatit India 2.661 kg/m³

Available as: Slabs, Skirting, Paving slabs, Tiles and flooring slabs · 7 of 356 reserved

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About Multicolor Rot India

Multicolor Rot India belongs to those red hard rocks that do not read as a flat, single colour but live on movement. The material shows a grey-pink to reddish ground tone crossed by dark brown to black waves. This produces a lively but not chaotic pattern that works well on stairs, window sills, floors and wall cladding. Anyone looking for a red stone in the granite family usually wants exactly this mix of warmth, technical robustness and markedly natural figuring. Multicolor Rot India delivers that very reliably. The stone comes from India, from Karnataka in the Bangalore area. Petrographically it is a migmatite — a metamorphic mixed rock of igneous and metamorphic components, which in the trade is clearly assigned to the granite family and behaves correspondingly resiliently. Compared with Rosso Balmoral, Multicolor Rot India appears more organic and softer in its flowing pattern; compared with Rosa Porrino it is usually somewhat darker and more animated. In classic stairwells, entrance situations and garden components in particular this is an advantage, because the stone appears warm without appearing gaudy. Technically the material is soundly positioned: bulk density is 2,622–2,700 kg/m³, compressive strength 147.0–207.9 MPa, flexural strength 16.47 MPa and water absorption 0.2–0.3 %. That is a well-loaded granite for everyday building tasks. The relatively low water absorption supports external use, and the strength is amply sufficient for floors, stairs, window sills and wall cladding. The surface finishes currently held in stock are listed in the »Finishes« block further down. Brushed finishes can be interesting where the natural movement is meant to become more tangible. At ROSSITTIS, Multicolor Rot India is available as an unsized slab, in tiles, as tread and riser, window sill, skirting, wall coping and as a kitchen worktop. The honest assessment: Multicolor Rot India is not a quiet premium show stone, but a robust red working granite with character. That is precisely where its strength lies. Anyone looking for absolute uniformity or a cool, minimalist grey is in the wrong place. Anyone who needs red granite with good everyday durability and a classic building stone effect gets a very sensible solution.

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 2.661 kg/m³

Druckfestigkeit 177,5 MPa

Biegezugfestigkeit 16,5 MPa

Wasseraufnahme 0,25 %

Finishes

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

Poliert

Politur ist die klassischste Veredelung im Hartgesteinsegment — eine spiegelglatte, hochglänzende Oberfläche mit höchstmöglicher Farbintensität und maximaler Tiefenwirkung der Mineralstruktur. Als säurebeständiges Silikatgestein ist polierter Granit pflegeleicht und für Küchenarbeitsplatten, Wandverkleidungen und repräsentative Sichtflächen erste Wahl.

Satiniert

Die satinierte Oberfläche entsteht durch Bürsten, das weichere Minerale gezielt entfernt und der Fläche eine leichte Tiefe gibt. Mattes Erscheinungsbild mit subtiler Lichtreflexion und haptisch warmer Wirkung. Pflegeleicht, kratzunempfindlich und alltagstauglich — beliebte Alternative zur Politur in modernen Küchen und Wohnräumen.

River finish

Die Oberfläche wird durch Wasserdruck aufgeraut und anschließend farbvertiefend behandelt — der Farbton tritt dadurch stärker hervor als bei der geflammt-gebürsteten Variante. Empfohlen für Außenbereiche, Terrassen und Fassadenverkleidungen, in denen eine plane, rutschhemmende Oberfläche mit kräftiger Farbtiefe gefragt ist.

Sandgestrahlt+satiniert

Die Oberfläche wird sandgestrahlt aufgeraut und anschließend gebürstet — dadurch entsteht eine plane Fläche mit sanfterer Haptik als rein sandgestrahlt. Die Farbe wirkt zurückhaltend, die Textur ist rutschhemmend. Für anspruchsvolle Außenanwendungen, bei denen Trittsicherheit mit einer feineren Haptik kombiniert werden soll.

Fiammato geflammt

Beim Flammen wird die Oberfläche mit einer Hochtemperatur-Flamme behandelt — die quarzhaltigen Anteile platzen auf, es entsteht eine raue, griffige Textur. Die Farbe wirkt weniger intensiv als bei polierten Varianten. Wegen der hohen Rutschhemmung empfohlen für Außenbereiche, Stufen und Pflasterflächen.

Geflammt + 1 x gebürstet

Die Oberfläche wird durch Hitze aufgeraut und einmal gebürstet, um scharfkantige Mineralreste zu glätten und loses Material zu entfernen. Etwas sanftere Haptik als rein geflammt, weiterhin rutschhemmend, Farbe weniger intensiv als poliert. Standardwahl für Außenbereiche, Terrassen und stark beanspruchte Bodenflächen.

Care & fabrication

Multicolor Rot India should be sealed after installation, particularly on pale-grouted or heavily used surfaces. Sealing makes cleaning and maintenance easier and reduces the take-up of oil and dirt. For cleaning and maintenance, pH-neutral natural stone cleaners, warm water and a soft cloth are sufficient. On polished surfaces, greasy or calcareous residues should not be allowed to dry on. Avoid strongly abrasive cleaning products and unnecessarily aggressive specialist chemistry. Coffee, oil or tannins from leaves should be taken up promptly on horizontal surfaces so that the surface stays visually even. Outdoors, regular cleaning, functioning drainage and restrained use of de-icing salt help to keep the surface clean and grippy in the long term.

Frequently asked questions

Is Multicolor Rot India suitable for a kitchen?

Yes. Multicolor Rot India reaches 2,622–2,700 kg/m³ bulk density, 147.0–207.9 MPa compressive strength, 16.47 MPa flexural strength and 0.2–0.3 % water absorption. That makes it well suited to kitchen worktops.

Which finishes are available for Multicolor Rot India?

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

Where does Multicolor Rot India come from?

The stone comes from India, from Karnataka in the Bangalore area. It belongs to the classic red Indian migmatites of the granite family with a lively flowing pattern.

How do I clean Multicolor Rot India correctly?

For cleaning and maintenance, a pH-neutral natural stone cleaner is sufficient. On polished surfaces, grease and limescale residues should not be allowed to dry on, so that the stone retains its depth.

Is Multicolor Rot India frost-resistant?

The stone is clearly used in external applications. With 0.2–0.3 % water absorption and sound strength it is well suited to many external components, provided the finish and the construction are right.

Multicolor Rot India or Rosso Balmoral – which is better?

Rosso Balmoral usually appears more even and more classically red, Multicolor Rot India livelier and more flowing. Technically both are robust hard stones; the choice is made above all on the desired slab pattern.