Padang TG99 Monte Bianco is the supplier's code for a Chinese gneiss of the granite family with a bright white to light grey ground colour and a fine directional structure of mineral bands. Traded as a granite — high-strength, frost-resistant and acid-resistant, suitable for floor areas, stairs, façades, exterior paving and prestige interior and exterior architecture.
Petrographically a gneiss, listed in the trade as granite.
Granite
Available as: Slabs, Skirting, Tiles and flooring slabs ·
2 of 67 reserved
Other trade names: Eiswind, RO-01-545, Wave Flower
About Padang TG99 Monte Bianco
Padang TG99 Monte Bianco is the supplier's code for a Chinese gneiss from the Padang TG programme. “Padang” is the historical collective term for Chinese granites, “TG99” the specific supplier article number, “Monte Bianco” the trade name referring to the bright white to light grey ground colour (Italian for “white mountain”). Characteristic is a pale white to light grey ground colour with a fine directional structure of mineral bands — the typical foliation signature of a gneiss alternates with restrained silvery and black mineral fields. The slab is medium-grained and shows a subtle signature of movement through the orientation of the mineral bands. At ROSSITTIS we stock Padang TG99 Monte Bianco for floor areas, staircases, façade claddings, exterior paving, plinth details, pool surrounds, wall claddings, fountain enclosures, kitchen worktops, vanity tops and project-specific special fabrication.
Geologically, Padang TG99 Monte Bianco is petrographically more precisely a gneiss — a highly metamorphic rock formed by high-pressure and high-temperature metamorphism of granitic parent rocks. The parallel arrangement of the mineral bands is the identifying feature. In the international stone trade, gneisses are consistently assigned to the hard rocks and listed under “granite”, because technically they behave like classic hard granites. The source of the petrographic identification as a gneiss is Natursteinpflege24.de. Mineralogically, white plagioclase and transparent quartz dominate as the main constituents, complemented by black biotite and silvery mica.
The technical values place Padang TG99 Monte Bianco firmly in the class of robust hard rocks: high compressive strength, low water absorption well below 0.5 per cent, frost-resistant to DIN EN 12371, acid-resistant within the normal application range. This makes the material fully suitable for demanding exterior and interior applications — including in Central European climate zones with hard winters and de-icing salt exposure. Compared with classic Indian white gneisses such as Astoria Ivory or Kashmir White, Padang TG99 Monte Bianco is more uniform and calmer across the slab; compared with Chinese white granite grades such as Padang TG67 Sardo Bianco, Monte Bianco shows a clearly visible foliation texture (typical of gneiss).
At ROSSITTIS, Padang TG99 Monte Bianco is available as a raw slab (random-size slab), as a floor tile, as a tread and riser, as a window sill, as a skirting, as a paving stone, as a façade element, as a pool surround and as a project-specific cut to size; likewise as a kitchen worktop. The surface finishes available from stock are listed in the »Finishes« block further down.
Our honest assessment: Padang TG99 Monte Bianco is a very coherent choice for projects looking for a calm, pale hard stone with a subtle signature of movement and the full robustness of a hard rock. Chinese gneisses and granites from the Padang TG programme offer consistent quality, wide availability and good value for money.
In stock
Current availability from our warehouse.
67 slabs in stock — 65 available now, 2 reserved · plus 14 blocks
Thicknesses: 1–3 cm · Finishes: Polished, Flamed + brushed once · Available as: Slabs, Skirting, Tiles and flooring slabs
Padang TG99 Monte Bianco is available in a range of finishes. The finish affects appearance, feel and the care it needs.
Polished
Polishing is the most classic finish in the hard stone segment — a mirror-smooth, high-gloss surface with the highest possible colour intensity and maximum depth effect in the mineral structure. As an acid-resistant silicate stone, polished granite is easy to care for and the first choice for kitchen worktops, wall claddings and prestigious exposed surfaces.
Flamed + brushed once
The surface is roughened by heat and brushed once to smooth sharp-edged mineral residues and remove loose material. The feel is somewhat gentler than purely flamed, it remains slip-resistant, and the colour is less intense than polished. The standard choice for outdoor areas, terraces and heavily used floor areas.
Care & fabrication
As a Chinese gneiss of the granite family, Padang TG99 Monte Bianco can be maintained over the long term and cleaned without difficulty. For kitchen worktops, exterior paving and heavily frequented floor areas we recommend a silane- or polysiloxane-based impregnation as protection against red wine, coffee, oil and tomato sauce — with a pale material the impregnation is particularly worthwhile. Ongoing cleaning with a pH-neutral natural stone cleaner and a soft microfibre cloth. Avoid strongly alkaline deep cleaners, acidic products and abrasive pads. Outdoors the material is frost-resistant and tolerant of de-icing salt. Refresh the impregnation every three to five years.
Frequently asked questions
Is Padang TG99 Monte Bianco a granite or a gneiss?
Petrographically, Padang TG99 Monte Bianco is a gneiss — recognisable by its directional structure of mineral bands. In the trade the material is consistently listed as a granite, because technically it behaves like a classic hard rock. Source of the petrographic identification: Natursteinpflege24.de.
Where is Padang TG99 Monte Bianco quarried?
The material comes from the Chinese gneiss production regions — the main deposits of Chinese gneisses and granites lie in Fujian and Shandong.
Which surface finishes are available?
The surface finishes available from stock are listed in the »Finishes« block on this page.
Is Padang TG99 Monte Bianco suitable for kitchen worktops?
Very much so. As a Chinese gneiss of the granite family, Monte Bianco is acid-resistant, stain-resistant (with good impregnation) and very robust in everyday cooking.
Is Padang TG99 Monte Bianco frost-resistant?
Yes. Chinese gneisses and granites are frost-resistant to DIN EN 12371 and fully suitable for Central European climate zones.
How do I clean and care for Padang TG99 Monte Bianco?
Day-to-day care with a pH-neutral natural stone cleaner and a soft microfibre cloth. A silane-based impregnation after installation additionally protects against strongly colouring substances. Refresh every three to five years.
What does Padang TG99 Monte Bianco 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.
