Bianco Elegante Bookmatched Polished Finish

Bianco Elegante Bookmatched is a marble-effect porcelain slab and forms part of our Grandi Marmi Range. This slab is offered with a Polished finish. Please note that Bookmatched slabs are not available as samples. If you would like a sample of Bianco Elegante Bookmatched you should order the standard non bookmatched colour as the closest likeness.

Bianco Elegante Bookmatched Product Story

Reproducing some of the finest marbles including Calacatta, Grandi Marmi uses cutting-edge technology to offer a precise marble finish in a highly versatile format. Due to its scale, Grandi Marmi is suitable for rooms with higher ceilings and larger areas of floorspace, while the 6 mm thickness means it can be incorporated into a vast array of fabrication pieces. Grandi Marmi also features a continuous veining design, which spans across multiple panels and can also be provided in Bookmatched panels for use within hotel lobbies and entrance halls or for creating that spectacular feature wall. With Polished, Honed and Natural finishes, Grandi Marmi is the most flexible dressing for any internal space. Bianco Elegante Bookmatched is part of our  Marble-effect  Collection.

Bianco Elegante Bookmatched Bookmatch Layout Options

Bookmatched slabs are typically supplied in "Block A" and "Block B" matching surfaces, the pattern of which mirror each other. Below you will find layout options for Bianco Elegante Bookmatched. The layouts have been prepared to help you understand which Block, A or B is used to create each combination and which direction the block is facing, north or south. Click on each thumbnail for a closer look.

Size & finish

Colour Finish Size (MM)
Quarzite Enigma Natural 1600 x 3200 x 6
Quarzite Enigma Polished 1600 x 3200 x 6
Bianco Elegante | Negresco | Sahara Black Honed 1500 x 3000 x 6
Covelano Calacatta | Negresco Natural 1500 x 3000 x 6
Covelano Calacatta | Negresco | Sahara Black Polished 1500 x 3000 x 6
Aubisque Honed 1200 x 2800 x 6
Calacatta Dorato | Capri Natural 1200 x 2800 x 6
Quarzite Enigma Natural R10 1200 x 2800 x 6
Aubisque | Calacatta Dorato | Capri | Port Laurent | Quarzite Enigma Polished 1200 x 2800 x 6
Bianco Elegante | Negresco | Sahara Black Honed 1200 x 2700 x 6
Negresco Natural 1200 x 2700 x 6
Negresco | Sahara Black Polished 1200 x 2700 x 6
Aubisque Honed 1200 x 2400 x 6
Quarzite Enigma Natural R10 1200 x 2400 x 6
Aubisque | Port Laurent | Quarzite Enigma Polished 1200 x 2400 x 6
Calacatta Dorato | Capri Natural 800 x 1800 x 9
Calacatta Dorato | Capri Polished 800 x 1800 x 9
Quarzite Enigma Natural 1600 x 1600 x 6
Quarzite Enigma Polished 1600 x 1600 x 6
Bianco Elegante | Negresco | Nero Marquina | Sahara Black Honed 1500 x 1500 x 6
Bianco Elegante | Covelano Calacatta | Negresco Natural 1500 x 1500 x 6
Covelano Calacatta | Negresco | Nero Marquina | Sahara Black Polished 1500 x 1500 x 6
Bianco Elegante | Negresco | Nero Marquina | Sahara Black Honed 750 x 1500 x 6
Bianco Elegante | Covelano Calacatta | Negresco Natural 750 x 1500 x 6
Covelano Calacatta | Negresco | Nero Marquina | Sahara Black Polished 750 x 1500 x 6
Aubisque Honed 1200 x 1200 x 9
Aubisque Polished 1200 x 1200 x 9
Aubisque | Negresco | Nero Marquina | Sahara Black Honed 1200 x 1200 x 6
Calacatta Dorato | Capri | Negresco Natural 1200 x 1200 x 6
Quarzite Enigma Natural R10 1200 x 1200 x 6
Aubisque | Calacatta Dorato | Capri | Negresco | Nero Marquina | Port Laurent | Quarzite Enigma | Sahara Black Polished 1200 x 1200 x 6
Aubisque Grip 600 x 1200 x 9
Aubisque Honed 600 x 1200 x 9
Calacatta Dorato | Capri Natural 600 x 1200 x 9
Quarzite Enigma Natural R10 600 x 1200 x 9
Aubisque | Calacatta Dorato | Capri | Port Laurent | Quarzite Enigma Polished 600 x 1200 x 9
Aubisque Honed 600 x 1200 x 6
Calacatta Dorato | Capri Natural 600 x 1200 x 6
Quarzite Enigma Natural R10 600 x 1200 x 6
Aubisque | Calacatta Dorato | Capri | Port Laurent | Quarzite Enigma Polished 600 x 1200 x 6
Aubisque Grip 800 x 800 x 9
Aubisque Honed 800 x 800 x 9
Aubisque Polished 800 x 800 x 9
Bianco Elegante | Negresco | Sahara Black Honed 750 x 750 x 6
Covelano Calacatta | Negresco Natural 750 x 750 x 6
Covelano Calacatta | Negresco | Sahara Black Polished 750 x 750 x 6
Aubisque Honed 600 x 600 x 9
Calacatta Dorato | Capri Natural 600 x 600 x 9
Aubisque | Calacatta Dorato | Capri Polished 600 x 600 x 9
Calacatta Dorato | Capri Natural 300 x 600 x 9
Calacatta Dorato | Capri Polished 300 x 600 x 9

Layout Options

Bookmatched slabs are typically supplied in "Block A" and "Block B" matching surfaces, the pattern of which mirror each other. Below you will find layout options for Bianco Elegante Bookmatched. The layouts have been prepared to help you understand which Block, A or B is used to create each combination and which direction the block is facing, north or south.

Grandi Marmi Collection

The Grandi Marmi Collection is also available in the following colours and finishes:

  • Aubisque – Grip
    Aubisque – Grip
  • Aubisque – Honed
    Aubisque – Honed
  • Aubisque – Polished
    Aubisque – Polished
  • Bianco Elegante – Honed
    Bianco Elegante – Honed
  • Bianco Elegante – Natural
    Bianco Elegante – Natural
  • Bianco Elegante Bookmatched – Polished
    Bianco Elegante Bookmatched – Polished
  • Calacatta Dorato – Natural
    Calacatta Dorato – Natural
  • Calacatta Dorato – Polished
    Calacatta Dorato – Polished
  • Capri – Natural
    Capri – Natural
  • Capri – Polished
    Capri – Polished
  • Covelano Calacatta – Natural
    Covelano Calacatta – Natural
  • Covelano Calacatta – Polished
    Covelano Calacatta – Polished
  • Negresco – Honed
    Negresco – Honed
  • Negresco – Natural
    Negresco – Natural
  • Negresco – Polished
    Negresco – Polished
  • Nero Marquina – Honed
    Nero Marquina – Honed
  • Nero Marquina – Polished
    Nero Marquina – Polished
  • Port Laurent – Polished
    Port Laurent – Polished
  • Quarzite Enigma – Natural
    Quarzite Enigma – Natural
  • Quarzite Enigma – Natural R10
    Quarzite Enigma – Natural R10
  • Quarzite Enigma – Polished
    Quarzite Enigma – Polished
  • Sahara Black – Honed
    Sahara Black – Honed
  • Sahara Black – Polished
    Sahara Black – Polished

Technical Specification

Shade Tone Variance

Understanding Shade Tone Variance

porcelain tile shade tone variation

Shade, texture and tone can vary from piece to piece within a single tile production run. V1 shade tone variation has little or no change from piece to piece where a V4 might have a substantial variety of shade, texture and tone variation.

Variance RatingDescription
V1Uniform Appearance
V2Slight Variation
V3Moderate Variation
V4Substantial Variation

Ramp Test Values (DIN 51130)

Understanding Ramp Test Data

DIN Standard Ramp Testing (DIN 51130) is an alternative to Pendulum Testing and generally categorised as an 'off-site' activity because of the size and complexity of the equipment required to carry out the test. The Slip Resistance Values (RSV) are factory gate values (based on supplied tiles) and categorised using the Ramp Test (DIN 51130) method which is commonly used by European factories. In this method, a lubricated inclined platform is adjusted to a gradually increasing gradient, and the angle is measured at which a person walking on it slips.

We have deliberately not included the ramp test angles on this page as this information can be confused with the angle that a floor may be safely set to, which is incorrect. The shod test results are quoted as an R Rating value from R9 to R13, which relates to the ramp angle.

R Rating ValueFriction
R9Minimal
R10Normal
R11Good
R12Good
R13Very high

See the Health and Safety Executives website for more information regarding the Ramp Test procedure. Ramp Test Certificate available on request.

Technical Data

SpecificationTest MethodsRequired valueManufacturers Values 
   HonedPolished
Length and WidthISO 10545-2± 0.6% max± 0.1%± 0.1%
ThicknessISO 10545-2± 5% max± 5%± 5%
LinearityISO 10545-2± 0.5% max--
WedgingISO 10545-2± 0.6% max± 0.1%± 0.1%
Surface FlatnessISO 10545-2± 0.5% max± 0.2%± 0.2%
Water AbsorbtionISO 10545-3≤ 0.5%0.08%< 0.1%
Modulus of RuptureISO 10545-4≥35N/mm²50N/mm²47N/mm²
Deep Abrasion ResistanceISO 10545-6≤ 175mm³140 mm³140 mm³
Coefficient of Linear Thermal-ExpansionISO 10545-8On RequestOn RequestOn Request
Thermal shock resistanceISO 10545-9Testing method availableResistantResistant
Frost ResistanceISO 10545-12Must not produce noticeable alteration to surfaceFrost-proofFrost-proof
Chemical ResistanceISO 10545-13No sample must show visible signs of chemical attack (acids-bases-additives for pools) except for products containing hydrofluoric acid and derivativesUnaffectedUnaffected
Stain resistanceISO 10545-14Testing method availableResistance to stainResistance to stain

Download PDF Catalogue

You can download the Grandi Marmi PDF catalogue here. You can call us on 020 3141 3337 or email enquiry@porcelaintiles.co.uk for more information about our Italian porcelain tiles. You can also download the Now Imagine catalogue here. Now Imagine provides our clients with full technical and manufacturing support, enabling them to incorporate large format Italian porcelain surfaces into their designs in new and innovative ways. Through our Now Imagine campaign we hope to inspire designers to think of each porcelain slab as a creative surface. Discover more here.

Environmentally Certified

All our porcelain surfaces are manufactured using sustainable processes that minimise the impact on the environment, conserving both energy & natural resources.

All products are produced without the use of any harmful or radioactive materials, are free from pollutant emissions and will not effect air quality. All packing material is produced with recycled material. Wherever possible, heat generated as a by-product of the manufacturing process is used for electricity generation, making factories energy self sufficient. All waste material that is associated with the supply of the tile surface is fully recyclable.

All products are manufactured using materials from renewable sources. They have a reduced environmental impact throughout their lifespan and no toxic, harmful or polluting substances are used for their composition and production. The materials do not release toxic, harmful or polluting substances.

Grandi Marmi meets the highest standards of quality and environmental regulations and conforms to the following certifications:

LEED®

LEED<sup>®</sup> certified

LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the world's most widely used green building rating system by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED® certification provides independent, third party verification that a building project meets the highest green building and performance measure. All certified projects receive a LEED® plaque, which is nationally recognized symbol demonstrating that a building us environmentally responsible, profitable and a healthy place to live and work.

The LEED® program encourages the adoption of sustainable green building and development practices and promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.

All porcelain tiles within our collection comply with LEED® certification and are suitable for the LEED® approval process.

EU Ecolabel

ECOLABEL certified

The EU Ecolabel helps you identify products and services that have a reduced environmental impact throughout their life cycle, from the extraction of raw material through to production, use and disposal. Recognised throughout Europe, EU Ecolabel is a voluntary label promoting environmental excellence which can be trusted.

The EU Ecolabel is awarded according to ecological criteria agreed on by experts, industry, consumer organisations and environmental NGOs and verified by independent third parties.

NSF®

NSF certified

NSF® has facilitated the development of more than 75 standards and protocols for sanitary food equipment, and has certified thousands of products as safe to use in restaurant and commercial kitchen settings. NSF® food equipment standards include requirements for material safety, design, construction and product performance. The products conform to the requirements of NSF/ANSI Standard 51 – Food Equipment Materials. NSF/ANSI 51 establishes minimum public health and sanitation requirements for materials and finishes used in the manufacture of commercial foodservice equipment.

GREENGUARD

GREENGUARD certified

GREENGUARD Certification ensures that a product meets stringent standards for minimal emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into indoor air. This program provides assurance that products designed for indoor use adhere to strict chemical emissions limits, fostering the creation of healthier interiors. Manufacturers with GREENGUARD Certification gain credibility for their sustainability claims, supported by empirical technical data from an unbiased third-party organisation. The GREENGUARD Certification Program instills confidence by ensuring that indoor products meet strict chemical emissions limits, contributing to the creation of healthier interior spaces. This empowers manufacturers to produce and customers to identify products with low chemical emissions, thereby supporting air quality and environmental well-being.

For more information please read our article on Environmental Impact.

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