Silver White is a pale Portuguese granite with a silvery white base colour and a calm, fine-grained image. At ROSSITTIS it is used for kitchens, window sills, stairs and external applications where a pale hard stone with a restrained effect is called for.
Other trade names: Bardeiras Branco, Branco Rei, Branco VM, Branco do Vimieiro, Magnolia Perle, White Silver
About Silver White
Silver White is a pale granite for projects that need brightness without great spectacle. The colour lies between white, silver and a light pale grey, joined by a fine to medium grain pattern that reads as calm and very clean. In kitchens, on window sills, stairs and façade details in particular this is an advantage: the stone stays present without pushing itself to the fore. For pared-back interiors and matter-of-fact external applications this is very usable.
The material is understood here on the basis of the Portuguese Branco do Vimieiro or White Silver type. It is precisely this origin that makes sense in design terms: a pale European granite with a durable polish and robust everyday practicality. Compared with Colonial White, Silver White reads as more homogeneous and cooler; compared with Bianco Sivec, considerably harder and easier to maintain.
Technically, Silver White sits in a convincing granite range. Bulk density is around 2,622 kg/m³, compressive strength 148.7 MPa, flexural strength 15.6 MPa and water absorption 0.34 %. Added to that are frost resistance and a polish that remains durably stable outdoors. This makes the material very well suited to kitchens, stairs, window sills and many internal and external applications. Compared with pale marble it is considerably more relaxed in daily use.
The finishes available from stock are listed in the »Finishes« block further down. At ROSSITTIS, Silver White is available as a raw slab, in tiles, as kitchen worktop, window sill, tread and riser, skirting and for further made-to-measure internal and external applications. For very expressive spaces the stone may be too quiet, but for elegant standard architecture it is decidedly fitting.
The honest assessment: Silver White is not an eye-catching material and not a dramatic white stone. Its strength lies in brightness, calm and load-bearing capacity. For exactly that, it is a very sensible choice.
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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.
Silver White 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.
Care & fabrication
Silver White is easy to maintain, but should nonetheless be sealed on pale polished kitchen and bathroom surfaces. That makes dealing with oil, limescale and coloured residues easier.
For cleaning and care, pH-neutral natural stone cleaners are sufficient. On pale surfaces, metal marking, grease films and limescale rings should be removed regularly.
Abrasives and aggressive specialist chemicals are unnecessary. The material is robust, but the surface and the joints repay matter-of-fact care.
Outdoors, the appropriate finish, good drainage and correct installation matter more than additional chemical care.
Frequently asked questions
Is Silver White suitable for the kitchen?
Yes. With a bulk density of 2,622 kg/m³, compressive strength of 148.7 MPa and water absorption of 0.34 %, Silver White is clearly kitchen-capable.
Where does Silver White come from?
Silver White is carried here on the basis of the Portuguese Branco do Vimieiro or White Silver type and therefore stands for a pale Portuguese granite.
Which finish suits Silver White?
The finishes available from stock are listed in the »Finishes« block on this page.
How do I care for Silver White?
A good sealer and pH-neutral natural stone care are usually sufficient. Pale surfaces should regularly be freed of limescale and grease films.
Silver White or Colonial White?
Colonial White usually reads as somewhat more animated and more homely, Silver White as more homogeneous and cooler. Technically both are very practical hard stones for everyday use.
