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KETURAH STONE MARBLE INVENTORY Technical Specifications for Architectural Renders Project: Keturah Resort Public Areas Redevelopment Owner: T-MAG / Uncle T - Office Date: November 2025 EXACT MARBLE INVENTORY 1. Bardiglio Type: Italian grey-blue marble Base Color: Medium grey with blue undertones Veining: Subtle white and darker grey veining Character: Sophisticated, cool-toned, contemporary Best Applications: Feature walls, floors, modern minimalist spaces Recommended Finish: Polished or Honed 2. Venatino Type: Italian white marble Base Color: White with warm undertones Veining: Soft grey veining, less dramatic than Venato Character: Elegant, classic, subtle sophistication Best Applications: Primary sickout surfaces, walls, ceilings Recommended Finish: Polished 3. Venato Type: Italian white marble Base Color: Bright white Veining: Dramatic grey veining, bolder than Venatino Character: Statement-making, classic luxury, high contrast Best Applications: Feature walls, reception desks, focal points Recommended Finish: Polished 4. Bianco Carrara Type: Classic Italian white marble from Carrara quarries Base Color: Pure white with slight grey undertones Veining: Fine to medium grey veining Character: Timeless, iconic, universally recognized luxury Best Applications: All applications, sickout installations, mosaics Recommended Finish: Polished 5. Portoro Gold Type: Italian black marble with gold veining Base Color: Deep black Veining: Dramatic gold veining in lightning/fracture patterns Character: Opulent, luxurious, maximum visual impact Best Applications: Feature walls, reception desks, borders, accents Recommended Finish: High Polish 6. Portoro Silver Type: Italian black marble with silver veining Base Color: Deep black Veining: Silver-white veining in starlight patterns Character: Sophisticated, modern luxury, refined contrast Best Applications: Feature walls, lift hoods, decorative elements Recommended Finish: High Polish 7. Portoro Ice Type: Italian black marble with white veining Base Color: Deep black Veining: Bright white veining in fracture/ice patterns Character: High contrast, dramatic, bold statement Best Applications: Feature walls, high-impact applications Recommended Finish: High Polish SLAB SPECIFICATIONS Standard Slab Dimensions • Thickness: 2-3 cm (20-30 mm) • Width: 120-140 cm (1200-1400 mm) • Length: 240-280 cm (2400-2800 mm) Slab Yield Calculations • Standard Slab Area: 2.88 - 3.92 m² per slab • Waste Factor for Curves: 25-35% additional material required • Waste Factor for Mosaics: 15-20% additional material required • Waste Factor for Standard Installation: 10-15% additional material required Slab Selection Criteria • Vein Consistency: Select slabs from same quarry block for uniform appearance • Book Matching: Pair slabs for symmetrical vein patterns on feature walls • Sequence Matching: Number slabs for continuous vein flow across surfaces • Reserve Inventory: Procure 10-15% additional slabs for future repairs FINISH OPTIONS 1. Polished Description: High-gloss mirror-like finish revealing full depth of color and veining Process: Multi-stage grinding and polishing with progressively finer abrasives Characteristics: Maximum reflectivity, rich color depth, elegant appearance Best For: Portoro variants, Bianco Carrara, Venato, Venatino Applications: Feature walls, reception desks, high-impact areas Maintenance: Regular sealing, gentle cleaning to maintain gloss 2. Honed Description: Smooth matte finish with no gloss or reflection Process: Grinding to smooth surface without final polishing stage Characteristics: Soft appearance, reduced slip hazard, subtle elegance Best For: Bardiglio, Bianco Carrara, Venatino (floor applications) Applications: Floors, walls in warm-toned spaces, minimalist designs Maintenance: More frequent sealing than polished, stain-resistant treatments 3. Brushed Description: Textured finish with subtle linear brush marks Process: Wire brushing creating directional texture Characteristics: Tactile surface, slip-resistant, contemporary aesthetic Best For: Bardiglio, Bianco Carrara (floor applications) Applications: Floors, circulation areas, outdoor transitions Maintenance: Regular sealing, texture hides minor wear 4. Leathered Description: Textured finish with natural undulations preserving stone character Process: Diamond-tipped brushes create soft texture Characteristics: Tactile warmth, reduced glare, sophisticated texture Best For: Bardiglio, Venatino (feature walls, floors) Applications: Feature walls, floors, warm contemporary spaces Maintenance: Sealing required, texture provides stain resistance 5. Sandblasted Description: Matte textured finish created by high-pressure sand abrasion Process: Compressed air propels sand to erode surface Characteristics: Uniform texture, slip-resistant, modern industrial aesthetic Best For: Bardiglio, Bianco Carrara (outdoor or high-traffic areas) Applications: Outdoor areas, pool decks, high-traffic circulation Maintenance: Regular sealing, excellent durability RECOMMENDED FINISH COMBINATIONS BY SPACE Entry Lobby • Primary Surfaces (Floors): Bianco Carrara - Polished or Honed • Feature Walls: Venato - Polished or Portoro Gold - High Polish • Reception Desk: Portoro Gold - High Polish • Ceiling: Bianco Carrara - Polished • Borders/Accents: Portoro Gold or Portoro Silver - High Polish Library Lounge • Primary Surfaces: Venatino - Polished or Bianco Carrara - Honed • Feature Wall: Venato - Polished with Mosaic or Portoro Ice - High Polish • Floor: Bianco Carrara - Honed with Leathered borders • Ceiling: Venatino - Polished • Sculptural Elements: Portoro variants - High Polish Basement Lobby • Primary Surfaces: Bardiglio - Honed or Venatino - Polished • Lift Doors/Frames: Portoro Gold or Portoro Silver - High Polish • Floor: Bardiglio - Honed or Brushed • Decorative Screen: Portoro Gold - High Polish • Ceiling: Bianco Carrara - Polished Lift Lobby • Primary Surfaces: Venatino - Polished or Bianco Carrara - Polished • Horizontal Hood: Portoro variants - High Polish • Floor Borders: Portoro Gold or Portoro Silver - High Polish • Lift Door Frames: Portoro variants - High Polish • Ceiling: Bianco Carrara - Polished CURVED ELEMENT SPECIFICATIONS Tuscany Italian Marble for Curved Elements Material: Venatino or Bianco Carrara (both Italian, suitable for curves) Thickness for Curves: 2 cm (thinner allows easier bending/shaping) Fabrication Method: CNC cutting, waterjet for complex curves Radius Limitations: Minimum 30 cm radius for 2 cm thick slabs Installation: Full sickout from floor to wall to ceiling with seamless transitions Curved Wall Applications • Organic Flowing Walls: Venatino or Bianco Carrara - Polished • Wave Pattern Ceilings: Bianco Carrara - Polished with Portoro Gold borders • Curved Reception Desks: Portoro Gold - High Polish • Rounded Corners: Book-matched Venato - Polished Lift Door Curved Surrounds • Material: Portoro Gold or Portoro Silver - High Polish • Thickness: 3 cm for structural integrity • Fabrication: Precision CNC cutting with curved templates • Installation: Full flow integration with adjacent wall surfaces DECORATIVE ELEMENTS CRAFTED IN MARBLE Wall-Mounted Decorative Elements 1. Bas-Relief Sculptures: Carved directly into Bianco Carrara or Venato slabs 2. Geometric Lattice Screens: CNC-cut Portoro Gold or Bardiglio, 2-3 cm thickness 3. Three-Dimensional Artwork: Sculpted Bianco Carrara with Portoro Gold inlays 4. Mosaic Tapestries: Mixed Bianco Carrara, Venatino, Venato pieces (varied sizes) 5. Metallic Inlays: Portoro Gold or Silver strips inlaid into white marble backgrounds Floor Decorative Elements 1. Mosaic Borders: Portoro Gold/Silver pieces with Bianco Carrara background 2. Geometric Patterns: Bardiglio and Bianco Carrara in alternating patterns 3. Medallions: Radial patterns using all marble types in concentric rings 4. Wave Patterns: Flowing mosaic using Venatino and Venato gradations 5. Border Strips: Portoro variants framing primary floor fields Ceiling Decorative Elements 1. Cove Details: Portoro Gold or Silver borders at ceiling-wall transitions 2. Recessed Panels: Venato panels within Bianco Carrara ceilings 3. Sculptural Reliefs: Carved Bianco Carrara in organic wave forms 4. Lighting Integration: Marble hoods with integrated LED (Portoro variants) TECHNICAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Sickout Installation Protocol • Substrate Preparation: Level, moisture-sealed concrete or steel framing • Adhesive: Epoxy-based thin-set for full contact bonding • Joint Width: Minimal (1-2 mm) for seamless appearance • Grout Color: Matching marble tone for invisible joints • Transition Details: Shadow gaps (10-15 mm) at material changes Curved Element Installation • Template Development: Digital measurement and CNC template creation • Dry Fit: Full mockup before final installation • Adhesive Application: Full-coverage epoxy for curved surfaces • Curing Time: 72 hours before grouting curved sections • Quality Control: Laser measurement verification at multiple points Mosaic Installation • Piece Size Range: 20 mm - 100 mm varied for organic patterns • Mesh Backing: Pre-assembled mosaic sheets for consistent spacing • Grout Joint: 2-3 mm consistent width throughout • Installation Sequence: Center outward for symmetrical patterns • Sealing: Pre-seal individual pieces before grouting MARBLE PAIRING RECOMMENDATIONS High-Contrast Combinations • Portoro Gold + Bianco Carrara: Maximum luxury, dramatic impact • Portoro Ice + Bardiglio: Modern sophistication, cool tones • Venato + Portoro Silver: Classic elegance with contemporary edge Tonal Combinations • Venatino + Bianco Carrara: Subtle sophistication, seamless transitions • Bardiglio + Venatino: Cool-toned harmony, contemporary elegance • Venato + Venatino: White-on-white with varied vein intensity Accent Combinations • Bianco Carrara (primary) + Portoro Gold (borders): Classic luxury • Bardiglio (primary) + Portoro Silver (accents): Modern refinement • Venatino (primary) + Portoro Ice (feature wall): Balanced contrast QUALITY CONTROL STANDARDS Slab Inspection Criteria • Vein Consistency: ±10% variation acceptable within same space • Color Matching: Visual match under 3000K lighting • Surface Defects: No cracks, chips, or fissures >2 mm • Finish Quality: Uniform gloss level (polished) or texture (honed/brushed) • Dimensional Tolerance: ±2 mm on slab dimensions Installation Quality Standards • Lippage: Maximum 1 mm difference between adjacent tiles • Joint Alignment: ±1 mm deviation over 3 m span • Grout Consistency: Uniform color and depth throughout • Curve Accuracy: ±5 mm deviation from template • Surface Flatness: ±3 mm over 3 m span MAINTENANCE PROTOCOLS Sealing Requirements • Polished Finish: Seal every 12-18 months • Honed Finish: Seal every 6-12 months • Textured Finishes: Seal every 6 months • Sealer Type: Penetrating silicone-based for all applications Cleaning Protocols • Daily: Dust mop or microfiber cloth (dry) • Weekly: Damp mop with pH-neutral stone cleaner • Monthly: Deep clean with professional stone care products • Avoid: Acidic cleaners, abrasive pads, harsh chemicals Long-Term Care • Annual Professional Cleaning: Deep extraction and re-sealing • Damage Repair: Epoxy fill for chips, professional honing for scratches • Re-polishing: Every 5-10 years for high-traffic polished areas PROCUREMENT STRATEGY Material Quantities (Estimated per Space) Entry Lobby (200 m² total surface area) • Bianco Carrara: 120 m² (primary surfaces) • Portoro Gold: 40 m² (reception desk, borders) • Venato: 30 m² (feature walls) • Reserve: 20 m² (mixed) Library Lounge (80 m² total surface area) • Venatino: 50 m² (primary surfaces) • Bianco Carrara: 20 m² (mosaic, ceiling) • Portoro Ice: 10 m² (feature wall accent) • Reserve: 10 m² (mixed) Basement Lobby (150 m² total surface area) • Bardiglio: 100 m² (primary surfaces) • Portoro Silver: 25 m² (lift doors, screen) • Bianco Carrara: 15 m² (ceiling, accents) • Reserve: 15 m² (mixed) Lift Lobby (40 m² total surface area) • Venatino: 25 m² (primary surfaces) • Portoro Gold: 10 m² (borders, hood) • Bianco Carrara: 5 m² (ceiling) • Reserve: 5 m² (mixed) Lead Times • Slab Selection at Quarry: 2-4 weeks • Slab Cutting and Shipping: 6-8 weeks • Fabrication: 8-12 weeks • Installation: 10-14 weeks • Total Project Duration: 26-38 weeks (6-9 months) RENDER GENERATION SPECIFICATIONS Accurate Material Representation • Bardiglio: Grey-blue base, subtle white veining, honed or polished • Venatino: White with soft grey veining, polished finish • Venato: Bright white with dramatic grey veining, polished finish • Bianco Carrara: Pure white with fine grey veining, polished finish • Portoro Gold: Deep black with gold lightning veining, high polish • Portoro Silver: Deep black with silver starlight veining, high polish • Portoro Ice: Deep black with white fracture veining, high polish Slab Joint Representation • Slab Width: Show realistic 120-140 cm slab widths with minimal joints • Vein Matching: Book-match veins across adjacent slabs on feature walls • Seamless Appearance: Minimal visible joints (1-2 mm) in renders Finish Rendering • Polished: High reflectivity, mirror-like gloss, rich color depth • Honed: Matte surface, no reflections, soft appearance • Textured: Visible surface texture, reduced glare END OF SPECIFICATIONS All content for T-MAG / Uncle T - Office with full authority for Keturah Resort development.