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Tile catalogue - natural stone
BRACHOT-HERMANT EUROPE
tiles for interior and exterior
Brachot-Hermant n.v.
E3-laan 86/92, B- 9800 Deinze
Tel.: +32 (0)9 381 81 81, Fax: +32 (0)9 386 97 25
Email: info@brachot.com
Web: www.brachot.com
Scierie de la Lesse s.a.
dépôt Hour-Havenne
Rue de la Marbrerie 8
B - 5563 Hour-Havenne
Tél.: +32 (0)82 66 64 35
Fax: +32 (0)82 66 71 82
Email: Brachot.Scierie@brachot.com
Brachot-Hermant Polska Sp.zo.o
depot Strzegom
ul. Mostowa 1
Pl - 58-150 Strzegom
Tel.: +48 (0)74 855 55 21
Fax: +48 (0)74 855 55 20
Email: Brachot.Strzegom@brachot.com
Brachot-Hermant France s.a.s.
dépôt Valenton
Zac II du Champ St. Julien
9 Rue Alfred Kastler
F - 94460 Valenton
Tél.: +33 (0)1 56 32 20 70
Fax: +33 (0)1 56 32 20 75
Email: Brachot.Valenton@brachot.com
Brachot-Hermant Polska Sp.zo.o
depot Swarzedz-Jasin
ul. Poznanska 49
Pl - 62-020 Swarzedz-Jasin (Poznan)
Tel.: +48 (0)61 818 72 90
Fax: +48 (0)61 818 19 73
Email: Brachot.Swarzedz@brachot.com
Brachot-Hermant France s.a.s.
dépôt St. Etienne en Coglès
Parc du Coglais
Z.A. St. Eustache
F - 35460 St. Etienne en Coglès
Tél.: +33 (0)2 99 97 72 72
Fax: +33 (0)2 99 97 73 83
Email: Brachot.St-Etienne@brachot.com
Your natural
stone professional
Brachot-Hermant France s.a.s.
dépôt Lacrouzette
Z.A. du Malous, B.P. 50
F - 81210 Lacrouzette
Tél.: +33 (0)5 63 50 62 12
Fax: +33 (0)5 63 50 68 37
Email: Brachot.Lacrouzette@brachot.com
Brachot-Hermant Polska Sp.zo.o
depot Kartoszyno
ul. Budowlana 3
Pl - 84-110 Krokowa (Gdynia-Wejherowo)
Tel.: +48 (0)58 670 61 55
Fax: +48 (0)58 670 61 57
Email: Brachot.Gdynia@brachot.com
Brachot-Hermant Polska Sp.zo.o
depot Gliwice
ul. Okrezna 24
Pl - 44-100 Gliwice
Tel.: +48 (0)32 301 45 40
Fax: +48 (0)32 301 45 42
Email: Brachot.Gliwice@brachot.com
the natural choice
EIGHT IRRESISTIBLE COLLECTIONS
Brachot-Hermant UK Ltd.
Wood Lane
Erdington
GB - Birmingham B24 9QJ
Tel.: +44 (0)121 382 8778
Fax: +44 (0)121 382 8700
Email: Brachot.Birmingham@brachot.com
Brachot-Hermant France s.a.s.
dépôt St-Amé
Z.I. Sous le Bois 16
F - 88120 Saint-Amé
Tél.: +33 (0)3 29 61 37 38
Fax: +33 (0)3 29 61 38 39
Email: Brachot.St-Ame@brachot.com
Tile catalogue - natural stone 2008/2009
Stone Gallery n.v.
E3-laan 86/92
B - 9800 Deinze
Tel.: +32 (0)9 381 82 82
Fax: +32 (0)9 381 81 75
Email: info@brachot.com
2008/2009
FIVE UNIQUE SELECTIONS
www.brachot.com
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choosing natural stone
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more than 100 years of craftmanship
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natural stone from the four corners of the world
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at home in Europa
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Stone Gallery, a source of inspiration
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Brachot-Hermant Online!
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choosing the correct natural stone
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Art by Nature
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Living Selection
28
Classical Collection
32
Black & White Collection
34
Terra Collection
36
XXL Collection In
40
Kitchen Selection
44
Wellness Selection
46
Garden & Pool Selection
50
XXL Collection Out
52
In & Out Collection
54
Volcano Wall Collection
58
River Wall Collection
60
Granite
78
Marble
90
Limestone
94
Slate
96
Basalt
98
Blue Stone
Polished
Cleft
Polished
The surface is reflective, with a bright sheen. White
spots, veining and the remains of fossils all become
clearer after treatment. The colour of the stone is also
heightened.
Cleft
The surface is covered with flakes and bulges, which
are irregularly shaped and irregularly spaced. This
finish can be used for paving, terraces, driveways,
wall plinths, cladding and interior floors.
Special
Flamed
Calibrated
Anciento
Honed
Special
A special surface finishing for outdoor tiles, with a
bush-hammered centre and a honed border edging.
Flamed
A flame is placed on to the slab at an angle of 45°.
The thermal shock causes the exfoliation of the
surface granules, resulting in a roughened texture.
The remaining surface grains are rough, shiny and
irregular in shape. Flamed surfaces are mostly used
outdoors: for terraces (anti-slip), as a floor covering,
as ornamental elements, etc. The harder types of
natural stone (granite) are best suited to flaming.
Ground
Sawn
Sandblasted
Bush-hammered
Tumbled
Diamond-sawn
Aged
Letano
Anciento
Anciento is a finishing technique developed by
Brachot-Hermant. The slabs are first sandblasted
and then brushed down. This results in a ‘softening’
of a rough surface. The remaining surface grains are
rough, shiny and irregular in shape, but the stone
feels soft to the touch. Anciento gives natural stone
a rustic appearance.
Honed
The slabs to be honed are sprinkled with water and
then subjected to treatment by a series of abrasive
heads. The grain size used on the abrasive heads
determines the finished appearance. The surface is
lightly reflective, smooth and dull. There are no visible
grooves or other markings. A lightly honed finish is
usually preferred to a polished finish in rooms where
water on the floor can give rise to a danger of slipping
(e.g. bathrooms). Honed floor tiles are also frequently
used for areas of heavy pedestrian traffic.
Calibrato
With the Calibrato process Brachot-Hermant supplies
an answer to the demand for light slabs and tiles. This
sophisticated production process allows natural stone
to be accurately calibrated to a thickness of as little
as 10 mm. Moreover, the slab – irrespective of its size –
is the same thickness over its full surface area.
Ground
This treatment removes saw marks and is carried out
under sprinkled water with diamond-tipped abrasive
plates or coarse grains. The result is a smooth surface,
without saw marks and patterned with fine circular
stripes.
Sawn
The surface is cut with a gang saw, a diamond wire
or a diamond circular blade (for smaller pieces). The
finished surface is marked with saw cuts, light waving
and stripes. Dependent upon the machine used,
these markings can be parallel (gang saw, diamond
wire) or circular (disc).
Sandblasted
In order to obtain the best results, the slabs to be
sandblasted are first lightly honed (in order to remove
saw markings). The subsequent sandblasting produces
a surface with a rough but fine-grained appearance.
This finishing can be used on granite, blue stone and
white stone and is suitable for outdoor use.
Bush-hammered
The bush-hammer quite literally removes all traces of
any previous treatments. A mechanical hammer beats
the slabs and leaves behind a series of indentations
on the surface. The final appearance can vary in
accordance with the size of hammer used, the number
of points on the hammerhead (coarse = 8, fine = 25)
and the force applied.
Diamond-sawn
The stone is sawn and then subjected to an abrasive
treatment, so that the saw cuts are smoothed out. This
surface finishing is used for outdoor applications.
Brachot-Hermant would like to thank the following companies and people for their
assistance:
Alphabetical Register
Blue Stone Asia ................................99
Indian White .....................................62
Paradiso ............................................69
Blue Stone Belgium .........................99
Ivory Brown ......................................63
Perlato Olimpo Chiaro ......................85
Azul Valverde ...................................79
Jaddish .............................................95
Perlato Olimpo Daino Reale .............86
Bianco Rosa ......................................79
Juparana Colombo ...........................63
Pietra Gres ........................................86
Bianco Sarde F .................................61
Jura Gelb ..........................................83
Pietra Serena ....................................87
Black Slate Mustang ........................95
Jura Graublau ...................................84
Porrino C ...........................................69
Blanc Carrara C ................................80
Kashmir Gold ....................................64
Rose Sarde .......................................70
Blanc Carrara CD ..............................80
Kashmir White .................................64
Rosso Alicante .................................87
Bois Doré ..........................................91
Kobra ................................................65
Rustenbuild .....................................70
Caliza San Vincente -
Labrador Bleu ...................................66
Rustenbuild Medium Dark ..............71
Gris Catalan ......................................81
Labrador Brown Pearl .......................66
Shivakasi ..........................................72
Combe Brune ....................................91
Labrador Vert ....................................67
Star Galaxy .......................................72
Coromandel ......................................61
Marron Imperador ............................84
Supreme Black .................................73
Crema Bramos ..................................92
Massangis Roche Claire Nuancée ...92
Talila Grey ........................................74
Crema Luna ......................................81
Massangis Roche Jaune Nuancée ..93
Tarn Moyen Foncé ............................75
Crema Marfil ....................................82
Molianos ..........................................93
Thassos White Extra ........................88
Crystal Black .....................................97
Mountain Pink ..................................67
Tiger Yellow ......................................75
Dolomite ...........................................82
Multicolor Red ..................................68
Travertin Adriano Extra Mastiqué ....88
Ghibli ................................................62
Nero Marquina .................................85
Vert de Rajasthan .............................89
Gres Macau ......................................83
Oriental Basalt .................................97
Wiskont White .................................76
Indian Lime Black .............................95
Padang Hell ......................................68
Yellow Rock ......................................76
Aged
A finish which results in tiles with a smooth centre
and an indented border. Saw cuts in the surface are
smoothed over. Depending on the stone type this
finish can be used both indoors and outdoors.
Tumbled
The pieces of stone are cut to size and then placed in
a large revolving cylinder. This roughens the edges of
the pieces, giving them an older look.
Letano
With its Letano process Brachot-Hermant has
introduced an innovative new finishing for granite. The
soft, brushed finish accentuates the natural colour of
the stone, while the sloped surface has a unique feel
of its own, equivalent to a “Leather Touch-feeling”.
Letano can be used for many different applications:
interior floors, bathrooms, wall coverings, kitchen
tops, etc.
All pictures represent the general appearance of the stones. Variations in colour and structure are part of nature and thus unavoidable.
Allard (Lot - Beersel - B)
ALN (Deinze - B)
Architect Willy Verstraete (Gent - B)
Assenti (Gingelom - B)
Bearelle (Aarsele - B)
BW Belgium (Aalst - B)
Coulon (Ceroux - Mousty - B)
Culot Louis (Londerzeel - B)
De Meter Jos (Idegem - B)
De Tegelhal (Wolvertem - B)
Devos (Ingelmunster - B)
Dewan Marmer-Graniet (Sint-Niklaas - B)
Erven Louis-Ramon (St. Michiels - B)
Euro-Construct (Nieuwerkerken (Limburg) - B)
EX-IT Architectuur (Beveren - B)
Gabriels Geert (Herzele - B)
Gerrits-Champagne (Alken - B)
Halschoor (Minderhout - B)
Helskens (Ledeberg - B)
H.H.N. ((Ninove - B)
Huis Gregoor (Munsterbilzen - B)
Jannes (Ham - B)
Lambrechts & Nicolaers (Tongeren - B)
Lanssens (Brugge - B)
Leclercq (Everberg - B)
Magma (Tielt - B)
Marbor (Borgloon - B)
Messeuw (Waarmaarde - B)
Mestdagh (Ingelmunster - B)
Moerman Natuursteen (Berlare - B)
Moortgat (Melsele - B)
Morti (Sint-Martens-Leerne - B)
Parksuite (Blankenberge - B)
Rumat (Deinze - B)
Reijnen (Born - B)
Saillart (Leopoldsburg - B)
Schamp (Erembodegem - B)
Smolders (Wellen - B)
Spijker (Kruibeke - B)
Vanden Bosch (Rotselaar - B)
Van Der Gucht Bouw (Temse - B)
Van Gucht Hubert (Dendermonde - B)
Van Landeghem (Temse - B)
Van Raemdonck Interieur (Waasmunster - B)
Vermoesen Anton (Liedekerke - B)
Victor-Meyer (Malmédy - B)
We have tried our best to ensure that the above list contains the names of all companies
and private individuals who were kind enough to provide us with photographic material. We
apologise to anyone whose name has inadvertently been omitted.
CHOOSING NATURAL STONE
It took nature millions of years to create natural stone. Due to this
In this Natural Stone Catalogue
natural creation process, every block is unique: The underground
2008/9 you will find hundreds
pressure, the crystallisation, the line structure etc. vary from place
of natural stones from all
to place.
over the world. There is an
enormous choice in granites
In stone quarries around the world Brachot-Hermant searches for the
and marbles. Of course you
most beautiful that nature can offer. Every natural stone tells its own
will also find limestone, basalt,
story. Unbelievable colour shades, wonderful structures and an in-
slate and blue stone.
tense tangible bond with the primal forces of the earth: Each slab is a
work of art created by the earth. The label Art by Nature represents
To make it easier to find your
the most exclusive types of natural stone.
way in the extensive selection,
Brachot-Hermant presents its
Brachot-Hermant distributes beautiful natural stone tiles from all
Selections and Collections.
over the world. Choosing our products of granite, marble, limestone,
(p 26 - p 59)
slate, basalt or blue stone, means choosing durability and aesthetic
quality.
In the choice of natural stone, not only do the aesthetic aspects
such as colour and appearance play a role, but also the technical
characteristics of the stone. The choice of type of natural stone
should take into account the area and function that the stone will
be used for: floor, wall, kitchen countertop, in a private home or in a
public building. For a detailed description we refer to the section ‘the
right choice of natural stone’ on page 14-19.
Tiles of natural stone from Brachot-Hermant meet the demands
of modern home comforts. To safeguard the quality for years it is
important that the natural stone is fitted and cared for correctly. Your
supplier will have this information. The natural beauty of each natural
stone tile, in combination with the selected finish, is a guarantee for
years of problem-free enjoyment indoors and outdoors.
Choosing natural stone begins... today. This tile catalogue leads you
through the unique world of natural stone step by step.
Dirk Van Overberghe
Managing Director Brachot-Hermant
Philippe Vaernewyck
Managing Director Brachot-Hermant
more than 100 years of
craftmanship
brachot-hermant
I
n 1901 Victor Hermant transformed an old water mill in the
Belgian town of Hour-Havenne into a sawmill for marble.
Water was diverted from the River Lesse to power the cutting
and polishing machines. The firm gradually expanded and in
1906 opened a branch office in Brussels (B).
With four production plants (two in Belgium, one in Poland and
one in India), Brachot-Hermant can boast an impressively large
production capacity. Taken together, the four sites represent a
working area of some 65,000 m2.
Thanks to its hyper-modern machinery, Brachot-Hermant is
able to market stone in eleven different types of finishing:
polished,
ground,
honed,
sandblasted,
flamed,
bush-
hammered, chiselled, taille ancienne, frost flowers, Anciento
and Letano .
In particular, the fact that production is concentrated in our
own hands at several points around the world allows us to
guarantee maximum quality, to meet our delivery deadlines
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punctually and to respond flexibly to the needs of the market.
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Brachot-Hermant since 1901
O
ur cutting facilities house frame saws, diamond circle saws, diamond wire saws
and multi-circle saws. These are supplemented with polishing machines, flame and
hammering machines, an Anciento line and a resin line. Brachot-Hermant possesses several
different production lines for the manufacture of tiles and a separate production line for the
manufacture of skirtings. The production plant in Deinze (B) even has a calibration machine,
which allows the calibration of finished stone slabs to the same maximum size as the rough
stone block.
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natural stone
from the four corners
of the world
brachot-hermant
T
he quarrying of some stone types takes place in extreme
climatic conditions: quarries near the equator can be
hot and wet, whereas the most northerly quarries can often
be covered by ice and snow. But the result is well worth the
effort: beautiful natural stone, which enhances the quality and
comfort of all our lives.
Brachot-Hermant is fully at home in this world of stone. With
more than 100 years of experience, its great technical expertise
and its dedicated and knowledgeable team of salesmen, it can
offer customers a range of services that are second to none.
Moreover, its ownership of quarries in Norway, France, Brazil
and India allows Brachot-Hermant access to top-quality stone
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at source.
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the natural choice
LARVIK GRANITE by Brachot-Hermant
N
atural stone can be found in each of the seven continents: from the icy Labrador of
Norway to the blood-hot African Red of South Africa, from the sultry Giallo Veneziano
of Brazil to the mysterious Shivakasi of India. Millions of years were necessary for nature to
give each of these stone types its own specific texture and colour. This is what makes every
slab and every tile unique.
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At home
in Europe
brachot-hermant
O
n an average day a total of 15,000 tons of natural stone
is ‘moved’ through our storage facilities. The efficient
control of hundreds of different types of natural stone,
combined with the wide range of different finishings and a
strict timetable of deliveries, demands specialist expertise and
excellent process management. For this reason, the Production
and Administrative Departments have at their disposal the very
latest logistical software.
In particular, the depots and the national sales teams ensure
that close contact is kept with local markets. This gives BrachotHermant the opportunity to react quickly and professionally to
the specific needs and wishes of different regions.
All staff in the storage facilities are thoroughly trained to receive
and dispatch goods/materials safely and efficiently. To allow
Brachot-Hermant to pursue a policy of just-in-time deliveries,
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the company possesses its own fleet of lorries.
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Stone quarry
Covered stock area
Showroom
Production
Sales office
A
t Brachot-Hermant ‘stock’ is not just a word: it is a concept. Our customers can choose from
a permanently available supply of some 200,000 m2 of slabs and tiles and approximately
12,000 m3 of blocks. In Deinze (B), but also in Hour-Havenne (B), Poland and India, hundreds
of blocks of granite, marble, blue stone, slate, etc. from all over the world stand ready
for immediate processing and shipment. These blocks represent a sawn surface area of
300,000 m2.
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the Stone Gallery,
a source of inspiration
brachot-hermant
T
hanks to Stone Gallery, Brachot-Hermant has a modern
extensive showroom where you can peacefully discover
a comprehensive range of granite, marble, limestone, slate,
basalt and blue stone. You are dipped in the fascinating world
of natural stone. Also discover the exclusive Art by Nature natural stones, unique in Europe. (see page 20 to 25)
But there is more: in our extensive covered stocks, you can
choose your own unique tiles of natural stone. With the Unicity
Card, you then contact your natural stone mason or expert,
who will purchase the tiles of your choice.
Stone Gallery
E3-laan 86/92, 9800 Deinze (B)
tel + 32 (0)9 381 82 82, fax + 32 (0)9 381 81 75
the natural choice
info@brachot.com, www.brachot.com
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Opening hours
Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 18:00 non stop
Saturday from 09:00 to 12:00
Closed on Sunday and holidays
Entrance to Stone Gallery is free for everyone. In Stone Gallery you can choose your own
unique natural stone tiles. The showroom has, however, only an advisory and inspirational
function. For buying and fitting the products we happily refer you to the specialised natural
stone fitter.
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Brachot-Hermant
Online!
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BRACHOT-HERMANT ONLINE!
SEARCHING ONLINE WAS NEVER THIS EASY
With a contemporary, fresh and clear website, Brachot-Hermant offers you a
unique and user-friendly method to search quickly and efficiently for the ideal
natural stone for you.
You can look according to different criteria: application, type, dimensions,
usage etc. After entering the query, an overview screen listing the natural
stone types that match your criteria will automatically appear. Every variety
is illustrated with a picture. This way you will see immediately from which
colours and structures you can choose.
From this overview screen you can then click through to the individual stone
types for a detailed explanation. Incredibly handy!
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BRACHOT-HERMANT ONLINE!
CONSULT OUR STOCK ONLINE...
Is a certain natural stone tile in stock? In which quantity?
Via the website you will immediately see the current stock levels. As a private
customer you can contact your local retailer to reserve the natural stone you
have chosen online.
...AND ORDER! Only for retailers and fitters
For you as natural stone worker or tile business, Brachot-Hermant goes a
step further. Via a login provided by us (username and password) you’ll get
not only online access to the stock, but also to the prices. And to make it even
easier, you can place your order with the “push of a button”!
There is even more. Your login will take you to the part of the website that is
reserved for you, where you can quickly consult which materials are popular,
as well as the latest promotions and the new products.
The Brachot-Hermant website makes life easier: All information is always
available, you can consult the website and the stock whenever it suits you!
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Brachot-Hermant
Online!
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BRACHOT-HERMANT ONLINE!
FOR YOU AS ARCHITECT
Via your own login you get access to the special part of the website that
is reserved especially for architects. You can search for natural stone
varieties, look at the stock, and consult the technical information. For
every natural stone offered by Brachot-Hermant an extensive and
detailed technical file has been compiled. Requesting such a file or
your login can be done easily via www.brachot.com.
For technical questions concerning fitting, use of glue, maintenance etc. you
can refer to the Brachot-Hermant Stone Expert Centre.
(StoneExpertCenter@brachot.com)
Feel free to have a look in our inspiring showroom, Stone Gallery, where
besides the full range, also the unique Art by Nature natural stones can be
discovered.
Brachot-Hermant regularly organises architect days. Would you like to be
invited to these days? Just send us an e-mail with your details.
the natural choice
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BRACHOT-HERMANT ONLINE!
EVERY BLOCK IS UNIQUE, ALSO ONLINE
Natural stone is a unique product. There are no two blocks identical. Of every
natural stone lot in stock you can find a picture online. That will give you a
first impression of colour, shape and structure. To really value the natural
stone a visit to the Stone Gallery and the stock is of course a must.
FITTING AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE
In order to enjoy your natural stone longer it is important that these
be fitted and maintained correctly. Out of love for our product and
respect for our customers, we have put together a fitting and maintenance
guide. You can download this free fitting and maintenance guide from
www.brachot.com in PDF format.
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BRACHOT-HERMANT ONLINE!
STANDARDS AND TESTS FOR NATURAL STONE
A lot of standards for testing natural stone were until recently based on the
standards for concrete... Luckily increasingly more European standards
are established specifically for natural stone. You will find an extensive
description and explanation of the most important tests and standards on
www.brachot.com.
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choosing the correct
natural stone
brachot-hermant
N
atural stone is a collective name for thousands of different
types of stone, found and quarried throughout the world.
The appearance and the characteristics of natural stone are
determined by the manner in which the stone was formed: by
rivers, by volcanoes, by tectonic folding (mountains).
Each natural stone is unique, because no two places on earth
have precisely the same geological composition or experience
precisely the same geological forces. This means that natural
stone of the same type can also differ widely.
The scientific classification divides natural stone into three
categories: magmatic rock, which was created by the cooling
of liquid magma; sedimentary rock, which was created by the
compression of loose fragments of existing stone or by the
deposition of lime particles in water; and metamorphic rock,
which was created by the transformation of existing magmatic
or sedimentary rock under high temperature and/or pressure.
For commercial purposes, natural stone is divided into several
large groups: granite, marble, limestone, basalt and slate are
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the most important.
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GRANITE
LIMESTONE
The large group of the granites consists largely of magmatic
Limestones are sedimentary rocks created by the
rocks which were formed by the cooling of magma deep
accumulation and compression of fossils and/or stone
in the earth’s crust. Their outward appearance is usually
fragments, such as quartz and calcite. The WHITE STONES
dappled. Some granites are also metamorphic in origin,
also consist of compressed accumulations of fossils and/
having been created by the transformation of existing
or calcite fragments, with a texture which is soft and
magmatic rock under high pressure (for example, during
easily workable. Certain types are suitable for both indoor
the development of mountain ranges). These metamorphic
and outdoor use. The majority of these limestones cannot
granites are typical for their variegated colouring and their
be polished and are delivered with a lightly honed finish.
flamed structure, which makes every individual tile/slab
The best known examples are the French white limestones,
unique. All the granites are renowned for their outstanding
but other high quality types are available from Portugal,
technical qualities.
Turkey etc. These types can be used for flooring, fireplaces,
statues etc.
MARBLE
BASALT
The group of the marbles contains both metamorphic
Basalts are magmatic rocks, created by the cooling of
and sedimentary rocks, all of which are composed of
liquid magma on the earth’s surface. Because this cooling
calciferous particles (calcite). Marble is a relatively
was relatively rapid, the minerals in the rock had little time
homogenous and compact natural stone. Because it
to complete the crystallisation process. This has resulted
is relatively easy to work, but also because of its wide
in a fine-grained appearance. In general, basalts are non-
variety of different colours (red, white, pink, etc.), it has
porous, hard and capable of finishing in several different
found many applications in the building industry: floors,
manners. Their uses include flooring (indoors and outdoors),
staircases, fireplaces etc.
wall covering etc.
BLUE STONE
SLATE
Blue stone is a dark and compact limestone, available in
There are many different types of slate, dependent
many different finishings (from polished to rough worked).
upon the clay from which they were formed. Slates are
This specific limestone was created by an accumulation of
highly layered in structure. This gives the surface a ‘split’
fossil material in a particularly dark ground sort. In addition
appearance, but a honed finishing is also possible. This
to the famous Belgian Blue Stone, stone of this type is
makes the slates suitable for indoor and outdoor flooring,
also quarried commercially in Vietnam and Ireland. Blue
and also for use as wall covering.
stone is suitable for staircases (indoors and outdoors),
fireplaces, doorsteps etc.
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THE RIGHT CHOICE OF NATURAL STONE
COLOUR
Every tile in natural stone is unique due to the
natural forming of the material. The colour is
100% natural. It is the different minerals in the
natural stone that create the colour (pallet).
There are no two tiles the same! Even in one
quarry the colour can differ within one type of
stone because of the geological composition of
the stone.
The colour also has a different visual impact.
Light colours enlarge an area, dark colours do
the opposite.
TEXTURE
The origin of a stone and the geological history
are decisive for the texture. Take for instance
basalt or granite: both stones are derived from
solidified magma, but granite has a different
geological history than basalt. That is why there
is no visual similarity. Granite appears mostly
speckled. This is because the mineral grains
– in different sizes – are obviously different.
Basalt on the other hand is very finely grained in
appearance because crystallisation of minerals
has hardly taken place. Marbles have a ‘softer’
appearance. This is characterised in the veins
throughout the stone mass. Limestone has
fossils such as shells and coral.
SURFACE FINISH
The surface finish in natural stone strongly
influences the look of the material, but also
plays a big part in the choice of material for
a certain use. For exterior use, for example, a
rougher surface is preferable due to the slip
danger. With a rougher finish the stones are
lighter in colour. For decorative interior finishes
it is better to choose a polished finish, which
brings out the colour and structure of the natural
stone better. Take into account that a rough
surface is less easy to maintain, and a polished
surface in busy walkways will show scratches
and wear quicker!
Calibrato
With Calibrato Brachot-Hermant offers the
answer to the need for lightweight slabs and
tiles. The advanced production process allows
perfect grading of natural stone slabs and tiles
to a thickness of only 10 mm. The slab, whatever
its size, will have an exact even thickness.
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The influence of surface finishing on colour
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honed
ground
Letano
Anciento
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The composition and characteristics of the
natural stone greatly influence the definite
choice. For certain applications the acidresistance (in the kitchen) or the absorption
(kitchen and bathroom) plays a great role.
These characteristics are directly linked to the
composition of the natural stone.
Not all natural stone sorts are frost-proof. This
is, however, a necessity for a patio tile. Certain
softer natural stone types cannot be used for
the floor because of their low wear-resistance.
For more information on technical characteristics and applications see also TV 228 on
www.bbri.be.
MEASUREMENTS
Measurements play a part in the choice of
natural stone tile also. Large sizes enlarge
an area. Smaller sizes give the opposite effect. Natural stone for floor and wall use
can be obtained in tiles in squares or random lengths. In areas that are often open to
temperature differences (for example floor
covering near large windows, above floor
heating or on a patio) we recommend square
tiles (see also Technical Specification TV 213
from the BBRI (Belgian Building Research Institute). Random lengths are not as suitable for
these areas.
The thickness of the natural stone is decided in
function to the strengths involved and the necessary stability. For renovations (where thickness
and possible weight play a great role) and/or
glued applications there are graded, thin natural
stones.
INTERIOR FLOORS
Floors in hall and living rooms are well-trodden
surfaces. A polished surface will wear quicker
than a rougher surface. It is important to have
a mat in the hall by the entrance so that dirt and
sand from outside can be caught, and thus avoid
wear. Take into account, during laying, that the
floor above floor heating will encounter greater
thermal tension. We suggest in this case not
to choose random lengths, but square tiles and
to work with continuous joints. Provide enough
joint expansion in large areas.
In a small corridor, elongated tiles, which are
laid parallel with the walls, create optically a
Rustenbuild
chiselled
flamed
sandblasted
frost flowers
taille ancienne
bush-hammered
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narrowing effect. The laying of elongated tiles
perpendicular to the walls creates optically an
enlarging effect.
THE KITCHEN COUNTER TOP
When choosing the kitchen counter top take
into account a higher risk of staining and
acidic products (vinegar, lemon, etc), and
an intensive use. Choose preferably granite
(hard, less porous, acid-proof) rather than
marble/limestone (softer, not acid-proof) and
treat the natural stone precautionary with an
impregnating agent in order to make it water
and fat repellent.
THE KITCHEN FLOOR
The kitchen is the place one walks around
in most. We advise choosing a rough (not
glossy) surface to reduce the risk of wear.
Treat the natural stone precautionary with an
impregnating agent to make it water and fat
repellent.
THE BATHROOM
Humidity in the bathroom can be very high.
Choose less absorbent natural stone varieties
and take the necessary care when tiling. Give
the natural stone a water repellent treatment
after tiling, and in shower applications you
should make sure that the entire construction is
waterproof (more importantly when fitting the
shower cubicle and the tabs). Scale on marble?
Use acid-free cleaning products!
THE BATHROOM FLOOR
For floors in bathrooms it is very important that
they are slip-proof. Polished natural stone is
slippery, especially when the surface is humid
as well. We advise a non-polished floor (e.g.
rough, Anciento or Letano ). A precautionary
treatment of the floor in order to make the
surface water-repellent provides a longer
enjoyment of your natural stone.
THE PATIO
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Natural stone tiles lie directly on a frozen subsoil
and therefore have to pass the most stringent
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frost tests. Because patio tiles are exposed to
large thermal tensions (cooling down at night
and warming up during the day result in shrinking
and expanding of the tiles), it is preferable to
choose square tiles. Keep continuous joints and
do not work in a crossways pattern. Provide
enough joint expansion! Patio tiles should also
be treated for slip-danger. So choose a rougher
surface finish such as flamed, hammered…
Thickness of the patio tiles depends on the
stability of the subsoil, on the laying structure
and on the weight one might expect on the
patio. With classic laying and normal weight
(just people, no cars), a thickness of 2 cm
suffices. For fitting on tile supports you need a
greater thickness, and for driveways you should
choose a thickness of 5 cm or more.
porous natural stone will get dirty easier than
the compact variety. On the coast, for example,
wind and sand will cause quicker wear of the
façade. In coastal areas you should therefore
opt for a more hardened variety of natural stone.
Is your façade salt-proof? Choose less porous
material, so that crystallisation of these salts in
the pores is reduced.
The thickness of the natural stone depends on
the type of fitting, the power of the wind, the
weight of the elements etc. It’s best to seek the
advice of a professional.
FAÇADE CLADDING
For façade cladding the natural stone needs to
be frost-resistant, but because the stone does
not come directly in contact with the frozen
subsoil, a larger variety is suitable for façade
cladding than for a patio. Take into account that
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brachot-hermant
Amazing colourings, unique structures and an intense bond
with the primal forces of the earth. Natural stones that look
like works of art, created by nature.
Millions of years were necessary for nature to create these
true pearls. Every slab and every tile, even within one type,
has its own unique structure and colouring.
Brachot-Hermant always has exclusive types, which
answer to such exotic names as Portoro, Azul Bahia, Onyx
Verde, Breccia Oniciata… on stock.
We love to welcome you to the fascinating and wonderful
world of Art by Nature in our showroom Stone Gallery in
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Deinze (B).
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Arabescato
Azul Bahia
Azzurro Argentino
Bianco Scin
Blanc Sivec
Blanc Statuaire
Blue Eyes
Breccia Oniciata
Breccia Pernice
Forest Black
Calacatta
Forest Brown
Comblanchien Clair Uni
Forest Green
Gauguin
Crema Marfil Select
Lappia Green
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Lemon Ice
Marmo
Nero Fossile
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Marinace
Onyx
Marinace Black
Opera Fantastico
Portoro
Marinace Red
Rosa Norvegia
Rosso Alicante
Salome
Rosso Bilbao
Sodalite Blue
Rosso Verona
Travertin Jaune
Travertin
Rouge d’Iran
Rouge de Languedoc
Vert Antigua
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S e l e c t i o n
L i v i n g
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The Brachot-Hermant Living Selection presents
for your enjoyment the very best natural
stone for floors, staircases, windowsills
and wall coverings in your living room, hall
or bedroom. Our selected range offers the
very best combination of price, quality and
technical characteristics. The natural beauty
of every type of natural stone, enhanced with
the finishing of your choice, will guarantee
you many years of carefree pleasure in your
home interior.
Do you want the colour and the structure of
your floor to be identical to your wall covering,
your natural stone worktop or your natural
stone staircase? No problem! BrachotHermant will cut the tiles to size out of the
slabs of your choice.
Blanc Carrara C
p 80
Crema Bramos
p 92
Crema Marfil
p 82
Ghibli
p 62
Ivory Brown
p 63
Jura Gelb
p 83
Kashmir Gold
p 64
Kashmir White
p 64
Massangis Roche
Claire Nuancée
p 92
Molianos
p 93
Oriental Basalt
p 97
Rustenbuild
Medium Dark
p 71
Blue Stone Belgium
p 99
Pietra Serena
p 87
S e l e c t i o n
Black Slate Mustang
p 95
L i v i n g
Azul Valverde
p 79
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C o l l e c t i o n
C l a s s i c a l
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With the Brachot-Hermant Classical Collection
a hint of nostalgia is never far away and…
you choose for solid value. Both the marble
and the speckled granite classic natural stone
give a timeless character to your interior. The
Classical Collection is stylishly classic, which
radiates authenticity!
Caliza San Vincente Gris Catalan
p 81
Marron Imperador
p 84
Rosso Alicante
p 87
Nero Marquina
p 85
Pietra Serena
p 87
Perlato Olimpo
Daino Reale
p 86
Col l e cti on
Blanc Carrara CD
p 80
C l a s s i c a l
Blanc Carrara C
p 80
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Travertin Adriano
Extra Mastiqué
p 88
Perlato Olimpo Chiaro
p 85
Perlato Olimpo Chiaro
p 85
Vert de Rajasthan
p 89
Thassos White Extra
p 88
Blue Stone Belgium
p 99
Blue Stone Asia
p 99
Bois Doré
p 91
Combe Brune
p 91
Blue Stone Asia
p 99
Indian Lime Black
p 95
Jura Graublau
p 84
Jaddish
p 95
Star Galaxy
p 72
C o l l e c t io n
Black Slate Mustang
p 95
C l a s s i c a l
Crema Bramos
p 92
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Black & White Collection
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Brachot-Hermant shows its colours with the
Black & White Collection. Here black/white
and natural stone live in perfect harmony with
your interior. The Black & White Collection
chooses resolutely for tasteful simplicity,
conscious recognition and… a trendy
lifestyle.
Labrador Vert
p 67
Rustenbuild Medium Dark
p 71
Star Galaxy
p 72
Supreme Black
p 73
Wiskont White
p 76
Blue Stone Belgium
p 99
Crystal Black
p 97
Nero Marquina
p 85
Thassos White Extra
p 88
Blanc
Bl
Carrara
C
CD
p 80
Tarn Moyen Foncé
p 75
Oriental Basalt
p 97
Black Slate Mustang
p 95
Indian Lime Black
p 95
B l a c k
&
Blanc Carrara C
p 80
C o l l e c t i o n
Bianco Sarde F
p 61
W h i t e
Indian White
p 62
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C o l l e c t i o n
T e r r a
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The Brachot-Hermant Terra Collection allows
you to discover the pleasant and soft side of
natural stone. A warm colour pallet of soft
shades is a guarantee for that. Through the
wide spectrum of a shades you are guaranteed
to find the tile to suit your interior in this
collection. The Terra Collection is the ideal
meeting between rest, security and style!
Crema Bramos
p 92
Crema Luna
p 81
Dolomite
p 82
Pietra Serena
p 87
Crystal Black
p 97
Oriental Basalt
p 97
Black Slate Mustang
p 95
Indian Lime Black
p 95
Jaddish
p 95
Blue Stone Belgium
p 99
Bois Doré
p 91
Kobra
p 65
Rustenbuild
Medium Dark
p 71
Supreme Black
p 73
C o l l e c t i o n
Caliza San VincenteGris Catalan
p 81
Te r r a
Azul Valverde
p 79
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X X L
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Contemporary natural stone tiles in large sizes
(min. 60 x 60 cm). With an eye for tasteful
trends.
That is what you discover in the BrachotHermant XXL Collection In. Whichever mood
you hope to achieve in your interior; there is
always a natural stone to suit you. Light blue
or brick red. Warm yellow or dark grey. Or
rather beige or dark green? All you need to do
now is choose…
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Jura Gelb
p 83
Jura Graublau
p 84
Pietra Serena
p 87
Black Slate Mustang
p 95
Indian Lime Black
p 95
Jaddish
p 95
Crema Bramos
p 92
Molianos
p 93
C o l l e c t i o n
Blanc Carraca C
p 80
X X L
Azul Valverde
p 79
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Caliza San Vincente Gris Catalan
p 81
Crystal Black
p 97
Oriental Basalt
p 97
Ghibli
p 62
Juparana Colombo
p 63
Kashmir White
p 64
Kobra
p 65
Multicolor Red
p 68
Rustenbuild
p 70
Rustenbuild Medium Dark
p 71
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Shivakasi
p 72
Star Galaxy
p 72
Supreme Black
p 73
Talila Grey
p 74
Indian White
p 62
Wiskont White
p 76
C o l l e c t i o n
Rustenbuild
Medium Dark
p 71
X X L
Rustenbuild
Medium Dark
p 71
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S e l e c t i o n
K i t c h e n
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The Brachot-Hermant Kitchen Selection
presents for your enjoyment the very best
natural stone for kitchen applications: work
surfaces, wall covering and floor. Our selected
range offers the very best combination of
price, quality and technical characteristics.
The natural beauty of every type of natural
stone, combined with the finishing of your
choice, will guarantee you many years of
carefree cooking.
Do you want the colour and the structure of
your floor to be identical to your kitchentop?
No problem! Brachot-Hermant will cut the
tiles to size out of the slabs of your choice.
Juparana Colombo
p 63
Kashmir White
p 64
Labrador Blue Extra *
Labrador Brown Pearl
p 66
Labrador Vert
p 67
Madurai Gold *
S e l e c t i o n
Giallo Veneziano *
K i t c h e n
Ghibli
p 62
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Multicolor Red
p 68
Nero Angola *
Rustenbuild Medium *
p 71
Shivakasi Pink *
Supreme Black
p 73
Vert Tropical *
S e le cti on
Rustenbuild Medium *
p 71
Kitchen
* see slab catalogue
Star Galaxy
p 72
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W e l l n e s s
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The Brachot-Hermant Wellness Selection
presents for your enjoyment the very best
types of natural stone for use in the bathroom.
Our selected range offers an outstanding
combination of price, quality and technical
characteristics. The natural beauty of every
type of natural stone, enhanced with the
finishing of your choice, will guarantee you a
pleasant, comfortable and carefree bathroom
feeling.
Do you want the colour and structure of your
floor to be identical to the the covering of
your bath and shower? No problem! BrachotHermant will cut the tiles to size out of the
slabs of your choice.
Blanc Carrara C
p 80
Crema Bramos
p 92
Crema Luna
p 81
Crema Marfil
p 82
Dolomite
p 82
Ghibli
p 62
Rustenbuild
Medium Dark
p 71
Supreme Black
p 73
Vert de Rajasthan
p 89
Jaddish
p 95
Blue Stone Belgium
p 99
Jura Gelb
p 83
Black Slate Mustang
p 95
Rustenbuild
Medium Dark
p 71
S e l e c t i o n
Bianco Rosa
p 79
W e l l n e s s
Caliza San Vincente Gris Catalan
p 81
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Garden & Pool Selection
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The Brachot-Hermant Garden & Pool Selection
presents for your enjoyment the very best
natural stone for outdoor terraces, driveways
and swimming pool borders. Our selected
range offers the very best combination of
price, quality and technical characteristics.
The natural beauty of every type of natural
stone, enhanced with the finishing of your
choice, will guarantee you many years of
carefree pleasure from your terrace, driveway
and swimming pool.
Blue Stone Asia
p 99
Blue Stone Asia
p 99
Blue Stone Asia
p 99
Blue Stone Asia
p 99
Black Slate mustang
p 95
Garden & Pool Selection
Blue Stone Asia
p 99
The natural stone type Blue Stone Asia is very popular as a swimming pool border. There are three
types available in a sawn surface finish with a rounded edge: A: size 60 x 60 cm, thickness 5 cm B: size 60 x 35 cm, thickness 5 cm - C: size 35 x 35 cm, thickness 5 cm
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B
C
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Indian Lime Black
p 95
Kobra
p 65
Talila Grey
p 74
Kobra
p 65
Kobra
p 65
Massangis Roche
Jaune Nuancée
p 93
Porrino C
p 69
The natural stone type Kobra, in a flamed finish, is ideal for swimming pool borders. There are three types
available with a wavy edge: A: size 60 x 35 cm, thickness 4-8 cm - B: size 60 x 60 cm, thickness 4-8 cm C: size 35 x 35 cm, thickness 4-8 cm
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Crystal Black
p 97
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B
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C
Rustenbuild
p 70
Rustenbuild
p 70
Yellow Rock
p 76
Yellow Rock
p 76
Jaddish
p 95
Crema Bramos
p 92
Garden & Pool Selection
Rustenbuild
p 70
Crystal Black
p 97
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C o l l e c t i o n
X X L
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With natural stone tiles from the BrachotHermant XXL Collection Out you take outdoorliving to a higher level. The size of the tiles
(min. 60 x 60 cm) not only creates a different
dimension to your garden, but also allows you
to be creative with the outside area.
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Jaddish
p 95
Crystal Black
p 97
Crystal Black
p 97
Ghibli
p 62
Kobra
p 65
Kobra
p 65
Kobra
p 65
Arduin Azië
p 99
Porrino C
p 69
Rustenbuild
p 70
Rustenbuild
p 70
Talila Grey
p 74
Yellow Rock
p 76
C o l l e c t i o n
Indian Lime Black
p 95
X X L
Black Slate Mustang
p 95
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O u t
&
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Natural stone tiles from the Brachot-Hermant
In & Out Collection are suitable for both interior and exterior use. The interior is joined to
the patio in a unique way. You will feel as if
you’re in your own outdoor living room, now
that the borders between interior and exterior
are fading away…
Indian Lime Black
p 95
Jaddish
p 95
Rustenbuild
p 70
Crema Bramos
p 92
Crystal Black
p 97
Rustenbuild
p 70
Blue Stone Belgium
p 99
Blue Stone Asia
p 99
C o l l e c t i o n
Black Slate Mustang
p 95
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Kobra
p 65
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Ghibli
p 62
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Volcano Wall Collection
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The Brachot-Hermant Volcano Wall
Collection covers all the granites that you
can use for wall covering in the bathroom,
kitchen, living room etc. With the calibration
of tiles, Brachot-Hermant is able to meet
the demand for natural stone tiles for walls.
The advanced production process allows
perfect calibration to a thickness of only 10
mm. This assures that all tiles have an exact
even thickness.
This range of “light’ granite wall tiles can also
be used as floor tiles.
Ghibli
p 62
Shivakasi
p 72
Shivakasi
p 72
Rose Sarde
p 70
Ivory Brown
p 63
Indian White
p 62
Juparana Colombo
p 63
Paradiso
p 69
Kashmir Gold
p 64
Volcano Wall Collection
Coromandel
p 61
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Kashmir White
p 64
Kobra
p 65
Padang Hell
p 68
Labrador Bleu
p 66
Labrador Vert
p 67
Mountain Pink
p 67
Porrino C
p 69
Multicolor Red
p 68
Rustenbuild
Medium Dark
p 71
Rustenbuild
Medium Dark
p 71
Supreme Black
p 73
Talila Grey
p 74
Tiger Yellow
p 75
Yellow Rock
p 76
Star Galaxy
p 72
Volcano Wall Collection
Labrador Brown Pearl
p 66
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Wall
River
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The Brachot-Hermant River Wall Collection
encompasses all the marbles that you can use
for wall covering in the bathroom, living room
etc. With the calibration of tiles, BrachotHermant is able to meet the demand for
natural stone tiles for walls. The advanced
production process allows perfect calibration
to a thickness of only 10 mm. This assures
that all tiles have an exact even thickness.
This range of ‘light’ marble wall tiles can also
be used as floor tiles.
Marron Imperador
p 84
Blanc Carraca C
p 80
Bianco Rosa
p 79
Crema Luna
p 81
Crema Marfil
p 82
Jura Gelb
p 83
Perlato Olimpo
Daino Reale
p 86
Thassos White Extra
p 88
C o l l e c t i o n
Nero Marquina
p 85
W a l l
Rosso Alicante
p 87
R i v e r
Vert de Rajasthan
p 89
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The temperatures deep beneath the earth’s
create huge underground stresses, which can
crust are extremely high. As a result, stone at
result in earthquakes. A similar process was in-
this depth is only to be found in liquid form. This
volved in the creation of mountains. The stresses
red-hot, liquid stone is known by the generic term
related to these phenomena are immense, so
‘magma’. Via a series of so-called ‘weak spots’
much so that they can change the structure and
in the crust, this magma attempts to rise to the
appearance of stone trapped underground.
surface. These weak spots can be volcanoes or
Magmatic plutonic rock which was transformed
some other ‘split’ in the earth’s outer skin.
in this pressurised manner is known as metamorphic granite. Metamorphic granite can easily be
However, in many places the continental plates
recognised by its spectacular flamed structure
are simply too thick to allow the magma to
in different colours.
escape. It remains trapped under the ground,
gradually cools (from a temperature of more
If you choose a granite floor, you will be
than 1,000° C) and eventually solidifies. In this
choosing a floor which radiates luxury and
manner, magmatic plutonic rock is formed.
charm, whilst at the same time offering a maxi-
The relatively slow speed of the cooling allows
mum of comfort and ambience. Granite requires
large crystals to develop, measuring from a few
almost no maintenance, is resistant to intensive
millimetres to 1-2 centimetres. This development
use and remains visually attractive in all circum-
gives the granites in question a speckled or
stances. It is acid-free, scratch-resistant and al-
dappled appearance.
most non-porous.
Granite is highly suitable for external use, being
The earth’s crust is made up of a number of
frost resistant as well as water repellent.
continental plates, which are continually in
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Bianco Sarde F
· Italy
· approximately 540 million years (Cambrian)
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
Coromandel
· India
· more than 590 million years (Precambrian)
30,5x30,5 cm
1 cm
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
r. lengths 40 cm *
1,5 cm
* on order
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Ghibli
· India
· more than 590 million years (Precambrian)
30,5x30,5 cm
1 cm
60x60 cm *
1,5 cm
60x60 cm
2 cm
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
* on order
Indian White
· India
· approximately 1100 million years (Precambrian)
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30,5x30,5 cm
1 cm
60x60 cm
1,5 cm
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
Indian White
Ivor
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Ivory Brown
· India
· more than 590 million years (Precambrian)
30,5x30,5 cm
1 cm
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
Juparana Colombo
· India
· approximately 900 million years (Precambrian)
Juparana Colombo
30,5x30,5 cm
1 cm
60x60 cm
1,5 cm
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
Juparana Colombo
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Kashmir Gold
· India
· approximately 1400 million years (Precambrian)
30,5x30,5 cm
1 cm
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
Kashmir White
· India
· approximately 1400 million years (Precambrian)
the natural choice
Kashmir Gold
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30,5x30,5 cm
1 cm
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
61x30,5 cm
1 cm
60x60 cm
1,5 cm
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
Kashmir White
g r a n i t e
Kobra
· China
· more than 590 million years (Precambrian)
Also available in swimming pool borders
(see Garden & Pool Selection p 48)
Kobra
30,5x30,5 cm
1 cm
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
40x40 cm
2 cm
40x40 cm
2 cm
40x40 cm
3 cm
40x40 cm
3 cm
40x40 cm
3 cm
60x60 cm
2 cm
60x60 cm
2 cm
60x60 cm
3 cm
60x60 cm
3 cm
61x30,5 cm
1 cm
75x40 cm
2 cm
75x40 cm
2 cm
80x80 cm
3 cm
Kobra
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the natural choice
Labrador Bleu
· Norway
· approximately 250 million years (Permian)
30,5x30,5 cm
1 cm
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
Labrador Brown Pearl
· Norway
· approximately 1300 million years (Precambrian)
Labrador Brown Pearl
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30,5x30,5 cm
1 cm
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
Labrador Bleu
Labrad
dor Vert
g r a n i t e
Labrador Vert
· Norway
· approximately 250 million years (Permian)
30,5x30,5 cm
1 cm
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
Mountain Pink
· China
· more than 590 million years (Precambrian)
30,5x30,5 cm
1 cm
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
75x40 cm
1,5 cm
Mountain Pink
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the natural choice
Multicolor Red
· India
· more than 590 million years (Precambrian)
30,5x30,5 cm
1 cm
60x60 cm
1,5 cm
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
Padang Hell
· China
· more than 590 million years (Precambrian)
Multicolor Red
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Padang Hell
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
61x30,5 cm
1 cm
Paradiso
g r a n i t e
Paradiso
· India
· approximately 2000 million years (Precambrian)
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
Porrino C
· China
· more than 590 million years (Precambrian)
Porrino C
30,5x30,5 cm
1 cm
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
40x40 cm
2 cm
60x60 cm
3 cm
Porrino C
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the natural choice
Rose Sarde
· Italy
· 570-245 million years (Paleozoïcum)
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
Rustenbuild®
· South Africa
· approximately 1 billion years (Precambrian)
Rustenbuild ®
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Rustenbuild ®
40x40 cm
2 cm
40x40 cm
2 cm
40x40 cm
2 cm
60x60 cm
3 cm
60x60 cm
3 cm
Rustenbuild ®
Rustenbuild ®
g r a n i t e
Rustenbuild® Medium Dark
· South Africa
· approximately 1 billion years (Precambrian)
30,5x30,5 cm
1 cm
30,5x30,5 cm
1 cm
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
40x40 cm
2 cm
60x60 cm
1,5 cm
60x60 cm
1,5 cm
60x60 cm
1,5 cm
61x30,5 cm
1 cm
r. lengths 30 cm
**
1,5 cm
r. lengths 30 cm
**
1,5 cm
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
** according to availability
Rustenbuild ®
Rustenbuild ® Medium Dark
Rustenbuild ® Medium Dark
Rustenbuild ®
Medium Dark
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the natural choice
Shivakasi
· India
· approximately 800 million years (Precambrian)
30,5x30,5 cm
1 cm
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
60x60 cm
1,5 cm
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
Star Galaxy
· India
· more than 590 million years (Precambrian)
30,5x30,5 cm
1 cm
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
60x60 cm *
1,5 cm
61x30,5 cm
1 cm
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
* on order
Shivakasi
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Star Galaxy
g r a n i t e
Supreme Black
· China
· more than 590 million years (Precambrian)
1 cm
30,5x30,5 cm
1 cm
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
60x60 cm
1,5 cm
60x60 cm
1,5 cm
61x30,5 cm
1 cm
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
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Supreme Black
30,5x30,5 cm
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the natural choice
Talila Grey
· China
· approximately 750 million years (Precambrian)
Talila Grey
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30,5x30,5 cm
1 cm
40x40 cm
1 cm
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
40x40 cm
2 cm
40x40 cm
3 cm
60x60 cm
1,5 cm
60x60 cm
1,5 cm
60x60 cm
3 cm
61x30,5 cm
1 cm
75x40 cm
1,5 cm
75x40 cm
2 cm
Talila Grey
g r a n i t e
Tarn Moyen Foncé
· France
· 280 million years (Carboniferous)
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
Tiger Yellow
· China
· more than 590 million years (Precambrian)
61x30,5 cm
1 cm
75x40 cm
1,5 cm
Tarn Moyen Foncé
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the natural choice
Wiskont White
· India
· approximately 1,1 billion years (Precambrian)
60x60 cm
1,5 cm
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
Yellow Rock
· China
· approximately 750 million years (Precambrian)
Yellow Rock
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30,5x30,5 cm
1 cm
40x40 cm
2 cm
40x40 cm
2 cm
40x40 cm
3 cm
40x40 cm
3 cm
60x60 cm
3 cm
61x30,5 cm
1 cm
75x40 cm
1,5 cm
75x40 cm
2 cm
Yellow Rock
g r a n i t e
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‘The Marble City’: this is how the ancient Rome
Marble is a metamorphic rock, with a limestone
of the emperors was frequently described. And
origin. It is this fact which often leads to confusion
indeed, marble has been associated with luxury
between the two types of stone. Whilst it is true
and comfort since ancient times. Palaces,
that marble and limestone do share a number
country homes and luxury hotels were - and
of common features - for example, neither of
often still are - excessively decorated with
them is particularly resistant to acid - there are
marble floors, marble facades, marble statues,
nonetheless more differences than similarities.
etc.
Marble is “harder”, more homogenous and more
compact than limestone (due to its exposure
In simple, everyday language the term ‘marble’
to high temperatures and pressure). This also
is used to describe a limestone which is capable
makes it easier to work and helps to account for
of being polished. However, true marble is not
the typical ‘lightness’ it exudes.
a limestone: it is a metamorphic variant of
Marble is never obtrusive or excessive. On the
limestone.
the natural choice
contrary, it is elegant, timeless - and much
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Metamorphosis means ‘change’. In a geological
more affordable than many people think. The
context, metamorphic change means a change
passage of time simply makes a marble floor
in the minerals, the structure or the chemical
even more beautiful: a process of ‘ageing
composition of a stone, usually under extreme
gracefully’ which can be seen in classical
temperature or pressure (such as are released
buildings throughout the world. Marble floors are
during the creation of mountains). The result
available in many different colours (red, white,
is the formation of a completely new kind of
pink, etc.), are resistant to normal use and (with
stone.
correct treatment) are almost maintenance-free.
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Azul Valverde
· Portugal
· 145-99 million years (lower Cretaceous)
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
60x60 cm
2 cm
Bianco Rosa
· Turkey
· 290-250 million years (Permian)
Azul Valverde
Bianco Rosa
30,5x30,5 cm
1 cm
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
Bianco Rosa
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the natural choice
Blanc Carrara C
· Italy
· 200-145 million years (Jurassic)
30x30 cm
1,5 cm
30,5x30,5 cm
1 cm
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
60x60 cm
2 cm
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
Blanc Carrara CD
· Italy
· 200-145 million years (Jurassic)
Blanc Carrara C
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Blanc Carrara C
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
Blanc C
Carrara CD
m a r b l e
Caliza San Vincente - Gris Catalan
· Spain
· more than 50 million years
60x60 cm
2 cm
60x60 cm
2 cm
Crema Luna
· Turkey
· more than 50 million years
30,5x30,5 cm
1 cm
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
Crema Luna
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the natural choice
Crema Marfil
· Spain
· approximately 60 million years (Eocene)
30,5x30,5 cm
1 cm
40x40 cm
2 cm
40x40 cm
2 cm
r. lengths 40 cm
2 cm
Dolomite
· Germany
· 99-65 million years (upper Cretaceous)
40x40 cm
Crema Marfil
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Crema Marfil
1,5 cm
Dolomite
Dolomite
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Gres Macau
· China
· more than 50 million years
40x40 cm
1,8 cm
60x60 cm
1,8 cm
Jura Gelb
· Germany
· 160-145 million years (upper Jurassic)
Gres Macau
30,5x30,5 cm
1 cm
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
60x60 cm
2 cm
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
Jura Gelb
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the natural choice
Jura Graublau
· Germany
· 160-145 million years (upper Jurassic)
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
60x60 cm
2 cm
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
Marron Imperador
· Spain
· 135-66 million years (Cretaceous)
30,5x30,5 cm
Jura Graublau
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Jura Graublau
1 cm
Nero Marquina
Nero
Marquina
m a r b l e
Nero Marquina
· Spain
· 54-34 million years (Eocene)
30,5x30,5 cm
1 cm
Perlato Olimpo Chiaro
· Italy
· 65-3 million years (Tertiary)
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
Perlato Olimpo Chiaro
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the natural choice
Perlato Olimpo Daino Reale
· Italy
· 65-3 million years (Tertiary)
30,5x30,5 cm
1 cm
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
Pietra Gres
· China
· more than 50 million years
Perlato Olimpo Daino Reale
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40x40 cm
1,8 cm
60x60 cm
1,8 cm
Pietra Gres
Pietra Serena
m a r b l e
Pietra Serena
· Italy
· 66-26 million years (lower Tertiary)
60x60 cm
2 cm
Rosso Alicante
· Spain
· approximately 60 million years (Palaeocene)
30,5x30,5 cm
1 cm
40x40 cm
2 cm
Rosso Alicante
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the natural choice
Thassos White Extra
· Greece
· approximately 490 million years (Cambrian)
30,5x30,5 cm
1 cm
40x40 cm
2 cm
Travertin Adriano Extra Mastiqué
· Italy
· approximately 12000 years (Holocene)
40x40 cm
Thassos White Extra
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1,5 cm
Travertin Adriano Extra Mastiqué
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Vert de Rajasthan
· India
· approximately 140 million years (Jurassic)
30,5x30,5 cm
1 cm
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
Vert de Rajasthan
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In 1941 Walter Kent and Nat Burton composed
and grit are all examples of sediment. Chemical
their famous and melancholy song, ‘The White
processes cause the particles of sediment to
Cliffs of Dover’. These spectacular and beauti-
cling together. These processes are very slow,
ful cliffs, rising more than 20 metres out of the
but can eventually lead to the creation of hard
sea along many kilometres of coastline near the
stone. This is what happened – over several
English port of Dover, were often the last sight
million years – during the formation of limestone:
that many British soldiers had of their homeland
a stone you never grow tired of looking at.
during the two world wars.
There is something Mediterranean about a
Calcite is the common chemical component of
limestone floor. It is a simple but stylish natural
chalk, limestone and the other ‘marble-type’
stone, which can bring a special charm to any
stones. This latter term refers to the group of
interior. The most typical features of a limestone
highly compact, marble-like limestones which
floor are the veining and the fossilised remains
are
These
of plants and animals. As with marble, floors in
substances are all related to each other
limestone have the ability to ‘age gracefully’.
geologically, but they can all have different
They are also resistant to normal use and are
properties. Chalk and lime can be soft and
easy to maintain.
capable
of
being
polished.
granular; limestone and the other ‘marble-type’
stones can be compact and hard.
Although limestone is ‘softer’ than granite, the
selection of natural stones made by Brachot-
Limestone is a sedimentary rock. Sediment is
Hermant is suitable for numerous applications.
the name for particles or grains transported
the natural choice
and deposited by wind or water. Lime, sand
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Bois Doré
· France
· 175-160 million years (middle Jurassic)
50x50 cm
2 cm
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
Combe Brune
· France
· 199-145 million years (Jurassic)
Bois Doré
Combe Brune
50x50 cm
2 cm
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
Combe Brune
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the natural choice
Crema Bramos
· Portugal
· more than 50 million years
40x40 cm
2 cm
40x40 cm
2 cm
60x60 cm
2 cm
r. lengths 40 cm
2 cm
Massangis Roche Claire Nuancée
· France
· approximately 150 million years (middle Jurassic)
40x40 cm
Crema Bramos
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Massangis Roche Claire Nuancée
2 cm
Massangis Roche Claire Nuancée
l i m e s t o n e
Massangis Roche Jaune Nuancée
· France
· approximately 150 million years (middle Jurassic)
40x40 cm
2,5 cm
Molianos
· Portugal
· 175-160 million years (middle Jurassic)
Massangis Roche Jaune Nuancée
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
60x60 cm
2 cm
Molianos
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‘From mud to stone’ is a simplistic (and slightly
grain size and the mineralogy. Other properties
unfair) description of the process involved in
related to these matters include ‘splitability’,
the creation of slate. Yet it also contains a good
frost-resistance and hardness. Moreover, slate is
deal of truth. The basis of slate is clay mud, a
water repellent and light resistant.
substance with much water and a high level of
porosity. Under the pressure created by the
The naturally split surface is slightly rough, but
later deposition of other material during millions
is pleasing to both the touch and the eye. As
of years, the water was eventually pressed out
with limestone, slate is a stone which you never
of the clay layers. The result was a rock known
grow tired of looking at. Its durability and its
as clay stone or shale.
sober beauty are long-lasting. Moreover, slate
is water repellent and light resistant. The highly
The enormous forces involved during later moun-
layered structure of slate gives the surface a
tain chains formation, further changed the form
‘split’ appearance, which makes it suitable for
and structure of this shale. So it was that slate
interior floors. Because the stone is ‘fatty’ and
came into being – a stone whose most unique
contains few pores, it is easy and practical to
characteristic is the ease with which it can be
maintain.
split.
the natural choice
Because slate is water repellent and light
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There are various types of slate, depending
resistant, it is also suited for terraces. Not
upon the type of clay from which they originate.
all slates are frost resistant. The selection of
Important factors are the organic content, the
Brachot-Hermant is nevertheless frost resistant.
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Black Slate Mustang
· Brazil
· 2500-700 million years (Precambrian)
60x40 cm
1,3 cm
60x60 cm
1,3 cm
80x80 cm
1,5 cm
Indian Lime Black
· India
· more than 50 million years
40x40 cm
2 cm
40x40 cm
2 cm
60x60 cm
1,5 cm
90x90 cm
3 cm
Jaddish
· Brazil
· 2500-700 million years (Precambrian)
60x60 cm
1,3 cm
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Magma can best be described as hot and
Because of the rapid cooling process, the
liquid stone, found deep beneath the earth’s
minerals in basalt had insufficient time to
crust. This magma tries to make its way to the
crystallise fully, in contrast with granite, also
earth’s surface, via so-called ‘weak spots’, such
a magmatic rock. Granite originates from the
as volcanoes or other natural fissures. When the
cooling of magma in the earth’s crust.
magma comes into contact with water or air it
cools rapidly, leading to the creation of solid
This incomplete crystallisation gives the stone a
stone. This stone is known as basalt.
finely grained appearance. The intense colour
also lends it a unique and much-prized quality.
Most famously in Iceland and Hawaii, but also in
India and at several other locations around the
Most types (but by no means all) are hard and
globe, it is still possible to see the spectacular
only slightly porous, making them ideal for use
solidified remains of gigantic lava flows, some-
as interior floors and a terrace tile. The selection
times kilometres long. Pure natural beauty.
offered by Brachot-Hermant meets the neces-
the natural choice
sary requirements.
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Crystal Black
· China
· more than 590 million years (Precambrian)
40x40 cm
2 cm
40x40 cm
2 cm
40x40 cm
3 cm
60x60 cm
2 cm
60x60 cm
2 cm
60x60 cm
2 cm
60x60 cm
3 cm
Oriental Basalt
· Vietnam
· more than 50 million years
Crystal Black
Crystal Black
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
60x60 cm
2 cm
70x70 cm
2 cm
Oriental Basalt
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Blue stone, like limestone, is a sedimentary
In the past, numerous churches, abbeys and
deposit. Formed many hundreds of millions of
other monumental buildings were decorated with
years ago, it is a silent witness to the evolutionary
blue stone floors. In more recent years, many
processes of the earth.
interior designers have rediscovered the charm
of these patina-tiled floors for domestic use. It
Blue stone is full of the remains of petrified
is also popular for terrace floors and swimming
shells and plants, which can still be seen in the
pool borders.
polished surface of the finished tile. In general,
blue stone is hard but it is also easy to work,
Blue stone is a natural stone with a simple,
making it much valued amongst artists and
honest and natural elegance. Moreover, the
sculptors. Colours range from shades of blue
older it gets, the more beautiful it becomes. In
to almost black, depending upon the chosen
addition, it is hardwearing and almost impervious
finish. Blue stone is a much-loved type of natural
– and therefore ideal as a flooring material.
the natural choice
stone, with a long and successful tradition.
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Blue Stone Asia
· Vietnam
· 350-270 million years (Carboniferous-Permian)
15x15 cm
2,5 cm
15x15 cm
5 cm
20x20 cm
2 cm
20x20 cm
2 cm
20x20 cm
2,5 cm
30x30 cm
2,5 cm
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
40x40 cm
2 cm
40x40 cm
2 cm
40x40 cm
2 cm
40x40 cm
2,5 cm
40x40 cm
2,5 cm
40x40 cm
2,5 cm
40x40 cm
3 cm
60x60 cm
2 cm
Also available in swimming pool borders
60x60 cm
2 cm
(see Garden & Pool Selection p 47)
80x80 cm
3 cm
Blue Stone Belgium
· Belgium
· approximately 345 million years (lower Carboniferous)
40x40 cm
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
*
40x40 cm
40x40 cm
1,5 cm
2 cm
*
2 cm
r. lengths 40 cm
1,5 cm
r. lengths 40 cm *
1,5 cm
* Blue Stone Belgium Select
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