Sahara Black Polished Finish

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Sizes

Variation

V3
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Sahara Black is a marble-effect porcelain slab and forms part of our Grandi Marmi Range. This slab is offered with a Polished finish and is available in 6 sizes. To order a Sahara Black colour sample in Polished finish click the Order Sample button below or add to your favourites using the icon.

  • Grandi Marmi - Sahara Black – Polished
    Grandi Marmi - Sahara Black – Polished

1500 x 3000

1200 x 2700

750 x 1500

1500 x 1500

1200 x 1200

750 x 750

Sahara Black 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. Sahara Black is part of our  Marble-effect  Collection.

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  • Grandi Marmi – Sahara Black and Gem Stone – Gold Agate
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  • Grandi Marmi – Sahara Black & Gem Stone – Agate Nero

Sahara Black Graphical Faces

Sahara Black is supplied with a number of distinct graphical faces. Below are examples of 5 of these graphical faces when supplied in large formats. Click on any swatch for a closer look.

Use our graphical faces tool to reorganise the order and orientation of these faces.

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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

Graphical Faces

Graphical faces for 3000 x 1500 mm

Sahara Black is supplied with a number of distinct graphical faces. Below are examples of 5 of these graphical faces when supplied in 3000 x 1500 mm format. Click on any swatch for a closer look.

Use our graphical faces tool to reorganise the order and orientation of these faces.

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Graphical faces for 2700 x 1200 mm

Below are examples of 5 of these graphical faces when supplied in 2700 x 1200 mm. Click on any swatch for a closer look.
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Related Tiles

In addition to Sahara Black, we also offer a number of other black marble-effect porcelain tiles.

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Alternative Colours

The Grandi Marmi Range 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

Sahara Black – Polished has been classified: V3

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

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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

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