Marmosmart by Casalgrande

Collection Summary

Marmosmart by Casalgrande Padana is a marble-effect porcelain stoneware collection that reproduces a selection of fine marbles with deep veining, shade contrasts, and bright colors. Nine designs, Adria, Fossena, Lasa, Marquina, Pietrasanta, Statuarietto, Tivoli, Tortora, and Vagli, are offered in honed, glossy (lucida), and antislip finishes. Tile X Design lists 6 mm formats (12×36″ to 36×106″) and 9 mm formats (12×24″ to 24×47″), plus two mosaics. The collection aims to sit between classic and contemporary marble styles.

Design & Aesthetic

Marmosmart leans on contrast: deep veining against bright grounds gives each design a defined graphic character. Each of the nine designs is named after a marble or stone, and Casalgrande Padana describes the set as blending classic and contemporary styles. The long 6 mm formats, especially 12×36″ and 36×106″, let veining run in long, uninterrupted lines, while the 9 mm squares and rectangles offer more conventional proportions. Tile X Design rates the collection V3, so veining and tone shift noticeably between pieces.

Design Applications

Tile X Design lists Marmosmart for floors, walls, and shower floors. Scenarios include 36×106″ slabs on bathroom or lobby walls, honed 9 mm floors in kitchens and living areas, 1×1″ or 2×4″ mosaics on shower floors, and fireplace surrounds. Casalgrande Padana offers bullnose (7×60 cm), step treads (30×60 cm), and assembled step and corner pieces (120×33 cm).

Specifying Marmosmart

• Thickness by format: 6 mm for 12×36″, 18×36″, 36×36″, and 36×106″; 9 mm for 12×24″, 24×24″, 24×47″, and the mosaics.
• Finish and slip: two honed ratings are published, R9 and R10 A+B (the latter not suitable for pool decks or changing rooms), without mapping to specific items. An antislip finish is also listed. Confirm the right rating for wet areas.
• Variation: V3; review veining across several pieces before approving.
• Lead time: Special Order EU, 10–16 weeks.

Product Specifications

• Dimensional and surface quality: very low tolerance
• Water absorption: <0.1%
• Flexural strength: 45 N/mm²
• Frost resistance: guaranteed
• Acid resistance: A
• Abrasion resistance: ≤150 mm³
• Linear thermal expansion: 6 x 10⁻⁶
• Stain resistance: 4-5 – guaranteed
• Slip resistance: Honed R9 / Honed R10 A+B (not suitable for pool decks or changing rooms)
• Fade resistance: No change of colors

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I specify 6 mm or 9 mm Marmosmart?

Marmosmart’s 6 mm range covers the long and large formats up to 36×106″; the 9 mm range covers 12×24″ to 24×47″ floor formats and mosaics. Confirm floor use of 6 mm pieces with the manufacturer’s documentation.

How does Marmosmart by Casalgrande Padana compare with Marmoker?

Marmosmart is a focused set of nine high-contrast marbles in formats up to 36×106″. Marmoker is a much broader palette with Kontinua slabs up to 63×126″ and bookmatch options.

Which Marmosmart finish suits a shower floor?

Use the mosaics in honed or antislip and confirm the slip rating; one honed rating (R10 A+B) is noted as not suitable for pool decks or changing rooms.