Nero Marquina Marble

Dark, glossy and intense, Nero Marquina marble is strikingly stylish. Bright white calcite veins streak across the inky backdrop of this stone, producing a bold, monochromatic effect. As with all natural stones, Nero Marquina comes in many guises, from deepest black with fine, white veining to softer black with veining that covers more than half of each slab. What doesn’t alter is its impact. Nothing brings drama to a room like Nero Marquina, which is why it’s so beloved of architects and interior designers for high-end homes and luxury hotels alike.

Nero Marquina marble is quarried in the town of Markina in the Basque region of Spain. For much of its history, this stone was relatively unknown outside Spain, but today it’s one of the most sought-after black marbles in the world. As a Spanish company, Riluxa is proud to work with a material from our homeland for our luxury bathroom products, made sustainably in our Valencian workshops. While Nero Marquina can be used for everything from fireplaces to designer furniture, we craft it into vanity units, washbasins and super glamorous bathtubs.

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Finishes

Once you’ve settled on Nero Marquina marble for your bathroom, we can offer a range of finishes.

A glossy highly reflective surface, resulting in a supremely refined surface. A polished marble is the least porous finish, giving it additional protection. This finish, on a polished black marble sink for example, won’t stain as easily as other finishes can and does not demand the same frequency of sealing. Plus, its shine offers a semi-reflective surface that is both attractive and helps hide fingerprints.

A honed finish has a satin-like feel that is velvety and smooth to the touch. This finish brings out the full character of the stone, while softening its colour. As it is more porous, it requires more frequent sealing than a polished piece, but it is also more resistant to scratches and excellent at masking etches. Choosing honed Nero Marquina will give a black marble bathroom a more contemporary look than the classic polished finish.

A common decorative technique used with Nero Marquina marble is that of book-matching. This is where a single block of marble is cut into two or more slabs, each being polished. We then place the slabs end to end, so that their veining creates a mirror image, continuing from one slab to the next in a continuous flow.

A common decorative technique used with Carrara white marble is that of book-matching. This is where a single block of marble is cut into two or more slabs, each being polished. We then place the slabs end to end, so that their veining creates a mirror image, continuing from one slab to the next in a continuous flow.

All varieties of onyx marble have translucent portions in each slab. By experimenting with the finish and the lighting source, it’s possible to achieve breathtaking backlit onyx effects.

Several other specialised textured finishes are available for many of our natural stone products.

Contact our Design Advisors directly to learn more.

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Sourcing Marble for Bespoke Projects

We hold an extensive range of marbles from around the world and you are welcome to view and choose your own marble slab for larger bespoke projects. Only the finest stone ever makes it into our marble factory but, as each slab is unique and one-of-a-kind, your ideal slab will depend on your taste, style and the project in question.

A selection of our best-known marble stones is displayed on our website. If you don’t find one you love, please share your specific project requirements with our team of natural stone experts who can source virtually any marble you may need.