Pedra São Tomé – Natural design with professional performance

Pedra São Tomé is a reference in projects that value texture, light and authenticity. Extracted in São Tomé das Letras, in the south of Minas Gerais, it is a quartzite composed of quartz grains, which guarantees resistance, dimensional stability and longevity. Furthermore, its clear aesthetic works well with different palettes and materials.

In this model, the parts come in 10×10, 10×20 e 20×20 cm, with thicknesses between 1 and 3.5 cm. Precisely this variation creates, on the wall, a three-dimensional effect elegant, with high and low relief that adds depth and movement to the panel. Therefore, anyone looking for marked architectural reading will find a versatile ally here.

Another decisive attribute is the athermal behavior: the stone does not heat up in the sun. Thus, use in outdoor areas remains comfortable to the touch and consistent with thermal well-being solutions.

Installation – how to enhance the relief

To highlight or 3D, the applicator alternates thinner and thicker parts during pagination. In this way, the ensemble gains rhythm and volume without relying on artifices. Right away, use all parts received at work. Selecting color or thickness increases waste and compromises the natural result. If the client wants curation piece by piece, predict a margin of drop of more than 10%.

Important installation with white mortar.

Advantages – aesthetics, comfort and performance

São Tomé delivers high durability, medium absorption e simple maintenance. Furthermore, the athermal nature expands the range of applications: facades, wet areas and heat zones work very well with the material. In short, quartzite adapts from contemporary rustic to natural minimalism without losing performance.

A stone floor works with legitimate São Tomé. Therefore, the material does not peel, does not crumble e maintains solid appearance for many years.

Where to apply – design guidelines

– Facades that require natural reading and integration with the landscaping;

– Bathrooms, toilets and waterfalls, valuing dialogue with water;

– Barbecue grills and fireplaces, with thermal stability and visual presence;

– Rooms, offices, gourmet areas and walls, when the objective is to create textured and cozy surfaces.

As a result, the material diffuses light, softens reflections and reinforces the feeling of structural welcome.

Maintenance – protection without changing the appearance

In external areas, apply water-based waterproofing (Water repellent or Quartzolit Sealer). These products penetrate on the stone and protect without forming a film. Already the resins create surface layer, peel over time and tend to whiten; therefore, avoid this solution.