Design Resources
Tools for Informed Specification
Mega Marble’s Design Resources provide architects, designers, and builders with the information needed to specify natural stone with confidence. These resources are designed to support early planning, material comparison, and accurate specification across a range of project types.
Table of contents
Material Overviews
PDF · 14 pages
Italian Marble: Origins, Characteristics, and Applications
A comprehensive guide to Calacatta, Statuary, and related...
A comprehensive guide to Calacatta, Statuary, and related Italian marbles — quarry origins, visual characteristics, and typical use cases.
PDF · 14 pages
Greek Marble: Nova Blanca, Thassos, and Volakas
Sourcing background, structural properties, and design applications across...
Sourcing background, structural properties, and design applications across MegaMarble’s Greek marble portfolio.
PDF · 14 pages
French Limestone: A Denser, Harder-Working Stone
What distinguishes MegaMarble’s exclusive French limestone from conventional...
What distinguishes MegaMarble’s exclusive French limestone from conventional limestones — density, performance, and suitability.
PDF · 8 pages
Onyx: Translucency, Backlighting, and Specification
How to specify onyx for feature walls, backlit...
How to specify onyx for feature walls, backlit installations, and statement surfaces — including White Onyx and exotic selections.
Technical Guidance
PDF · 14 pages
Absorption Rates Across Natural Stone Categories
Comparative absorption data for marble, limestone, granite, and...
Comparative absorption data for marble, limestone, granite, and onyx — with notes on sealing, wet-area use, and exterior suitability.
PDF · 14 pages
Finish Options and Visual Impact
Polished, honed, brushed, and leathered finishes compared —...
Polished, honed, brushed, and leathered finishes compared — visual effect, maintenance implications, and recommended applications.
PDF · 14 pages
Stone for Exterior and Wet Environments
Specification guide for pool decks, facades, and outdoor...
Specification guide for pool decks, facades, and outdoor applications — density thresholds, slip ratings, and climate considerations.
Specification Support
PDF · 14 pages
Stone Specification Checklist for Architects
A step-by-step reference covering material selection, finish, format,...
A step-by-step reference covering material selection, finish, format, quantity, and performance criteria to include in project specifications.
PDF · 14 pages
Matching Material to Application
Guidance on selecting the right stone category —...
Guidance on selecting the right stone category — marble, limestone, granite, onyx — based on use case, environment, and performance requirements.
Samples & Avaliability
PDF · 14 pages
The Sample Request Process
How to request physical samples from in-stock inventory,...
How to request physical samples from in-stock inventory, including lead times, sizing, and what to expect at each stage.
PDF · 14 pages
Quarry-Direct Samples: Block Photos and Cut Pieces
What sample documentation looks like for quarry-direct orders...
What sample documentation looks like for quarry-direct orders — block photography, cut samples, and allocation notes.
Great Projects Start with the Right Stone
Submit a project inquiry and a dedicated stone specialist will respond with material options, availability, and lead times — typically within one business day.
