Stone guide · MB-M29
Rouge Alicante: technical guide and uses in Marrakech
Rouge Alicante is a predominantly red marble, recognisable by a network of natural veins. This guide helps determine whether it suits a kitchen, bathroom, floor, staircase or outdoor project in Marrakech.
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- MB-M29
- Family
- Marble
- Origin
- Spain · Alicante
- Suggested finish
- polished or honed
Origin
Origin, composition and appearance
Rouge Alicante is a trade name generally associated with quarries in Spain, around Alicante. Country, quarry and grade are still checked against the lot available in Morocco before ordering.
Its red background shows a network of natural veins. As with every natural stone, pattern density and shade vary from slab to slab.
Marble
From quarry block to installed piece
This natural stone is not manufactured like a composite surface. It is quarried and then processed for the project.
- 1
Block extraction
Blocks are quarried and sorted for structure, colour and consistency.
- 2
Slab sawing
Blocks are sawn into slabs. Depending on the stone, drying, filling or resin reinforcement may be applied.
- 3
Surface finish
The surface is calibrated and receives a polished or honed finish for the required appearance and slip resistance.
- 4
Cutting and installation
The approved slab is cut to size, edge-finished, transported and installed with joints and treatments suited to the Marrakech project.
Strengths
- Decorative natural veining with a strong identity.
- Can be repolished or crystallised when correctly installed.
- Particularly suitable for floors, walls, bathrooms and stairs.
Points to consider
- Calcareous stone that is sensitive to lemon, vinegar and acids.
- May scratch, stain or lose polish without suitable care.
- Veining and microfissures require approval of the actual slab.
Rouge Alicante
Recommended applications
Our advice before ordering
Always approve the actual slab. Two lots sold under the same name may differ in shade, veining, microfissures and porosity. We also confirm thickness, finish, treatment and intended use before quoting.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Rouge Alicante suitable for a kitchen?
This is not our first choice for a heavily used worktop. We prefer it for the applications listed on this page.
Is Rouge Alicante suitable outdoors?
We do not specify it outdoors by default. A more suitable stone will be proposed for the exposure and intended use.
How should Rouge Alicante be maintained?
Use only a pH-neutral cleaner. Remove lemon, vinegar and acidic products immediately, and renew impregnation when the slab test indicates it.
The stated properties are selection guidance. The lot data sheet and inspection of the actual slab take precedence.
Request a quote for Rouge Alicante
Send dimensions, intended use and a few photos. We will check slab availability and advise the correct finish.
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