Bianco Superiore quartzite is a metamorphic natural stone sourced from Brazil and available through Nova Tile and Stone, commonly used for flooring applications. It typically rates around 7 on the Mohs hardness scale (significantly harder than marble) and has a relatively low-porosity structure, which contributes to its scratch and etch resistance when properly sealed and maintained.
The base tone typically ranges from pure white to off-white or light grey, with veining in shades of grey, charcoal, beige, gold, or brown, giving each slab its own natural character. It is available in four finishes: polished, leathered, honed, and specialty. This UV-resistant quartzite slab is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, including high-traffic interior flooring, patios, pool surrounds, bathroom walls, and exterior facades.
4 FINISHES AVAILABLE
UV RESISTANT
INDOOR & OUTDOOR
What Makes Bianco Superiore Quartzite Ideal for Flooring
Quartzite Slab Finishes: Polished, Leathered, Honed, and Specialty
Nova Tile and Stone supplies Bianco Superiore quartzite slabs in four finishes. Unlike marble, where surface finish has limited effect on etch susceptibility, the right quartzite finish can meaningfully affect slip resistance and day-to-day maintenance. Each finish also lends itself to different environments, which connects directly to the range of indoor and outdoor applications this stone is suited for.
Polished
Smooth and reflective, this finish brings out the depth and clarity of the stone's natural veining.
Best for: feature walls, low-traffic interiors.
Leathered
A lightly textured surface that can improve grip and may be more forgiving of everyday marks such as fingerprints and water spots.
Best for: high-traffic floors, outdoor areas.
Honed
A matte, satin-smooth surface that reduces reflectivity and is generally considered easier to maintain than polished.
Best for: bathrooms, entryways, kitchens.
Specialty
Custom surface treatments for projects requiring a distinctive material character or bespoke design outcome.
Best for: custom residential & commercial projects.
Note: Some images on this page may be conceptual renderings created to illustrate design possibilities and may not depict actual installations.
Bianco Superiore Quartzite: Flooring Applications
The durability and finish range of Bianco Superiore quartzite make it suitable for consideration across a wide variety of indoor and outdoor settings. Indoors, its low-porosity composition can help reduce moisture absorption and staining when properly sealed and maintained, while its hardness can help limit the surface damage that is more common in softer stones, including some marble varieties, used in similar settings. Its natural veining and tonal range also make Bianco Superiore quartzite a popular choice for feature walls, where a polished finish can enhance the stone’s visual depth in low-traffic settings.
For outdoor use, this stone is known for UV resistance, making it less susceptible to the yellowing or fading that can occur with resin-based engineered surfaces under prolonged sun exposure, and it also tends to hold up well under temperature variation and moisture. As with any natural stone, however, proper sealing and maintenance play a key role in long-term performance. When the same quartzite slab is specified for both indoor and outdoor areas, it can support visual continuity across the threshold, a common design approach in connected interior and exterior spaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quartzite is generally considered a good candidate for outdoor flooring. It is UV resistant and, as a natural stone with no resin binders, is less likely to yellow or degrade under sun exposure than engineered surfaces. It also tends to hold up well under temperature variation and moisture, though proper sealing and maintenance remain important factors in any outdoor application.
Leathered or honed are generally the preferred choices for high-traffic indoor and outdoor flooring applications. Both tend to offer better slip resistance than polished and may be more practical under daily wear. Polished is typically better suited to lower-traffic areas where the stone's reflectivity and veining depth are the primary consideration.
For flooring, quartzite is widely regarded as the more durable option compared to marble. It rates approximately 7 on the Mohs scale compared to marble's 3 to 4, and its silica-based composition is generally less prone to etching from mild acids, which is an area where marble is known to be more vulnerable. That said, no natural stone is maintenance-free, and performance depends on sealing, fabrication, and daily care.
Yes. Although generally less absorbent than marble, sealing is still recommended after the slab has been laid. A penetrating stone sealer applied by your fabricator or installer, and reapplied every 1 to 3 years depending on use and the specific sealer used, can help protect the surface from staining, particularly in kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoor areas exposed to moisture.
Yes. While indoor and outdoor flooring is the primary application, Bianco Superiore quartzite can also be considered for wall cladding, feature walls, shower enclosures, and exterior facades, subject to proper fabrication and installation. Sourcing the same slab for both floors and walls can support a consistent aesthetic across a space, an approach that tends to work well in bathrooms, entryways, and indoor-outdoor transitions.
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