Egyptian Granite

Grey Granite

Description

CIDG Egypt is a leading manufacturer and exporter of grey granite, supplying Egypt’s grey granites as slabs, tiles, and cut-to-size to architects, contractors, and stone retailers across the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. Quarried in Egypt and finished at our Cairo factory, grey granite is one of the most widely used building stones in the world thanks to its neutral colour, strength, and versatility across interior and exterior projects.

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Grey granite characteristics

Grey granite covers a family of Egyptian granites ranging from light, almost silvery greys to deep charcoal tones, usually with a speckled grain of black, white, and grey minerals. This natural neutrality is its biggest strength: grey granite blends into almost any colour scheme, which is why it is a default choice for large-scale flooring, cladding, and public spaces. The stone is dense and hard-wearing, holds its colour under sun and traffic, and is available in consistent batches that make matched, large-format installations straightforward.

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Properties and finishes of grey granite

Grey granite is rated around 6 to 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, giving it excellent resistance to abrasion, weathering, and heavy foot traffic. A polished finish sharpens the speckled grain and deepens the grey tone for interiors, while flamed and bush-hammered finishes create slip-resistant textures for outdoor paving, stairs, and façades. Honed and sandblasted options provide a softer matte surface for contemporary designs. As a core member of our Egyptian granite range, grey granite is supplied in colour-consistent blocks ideal for uniform, project-scale work.

Suitability & Installation

Where to use grey granite

Flooring and stairs

Grey granite is a workhorse for high-traffic floors, lobbies, and staircases, combining durability with a neutral, easy-to-match colour.

Façade and wall cladding

Its weather resistance makes grey granite a reliable choice for exterior cladding, columns, and feature walls that must endure the elements.

Paving and landscaping

Flamed grey granite delivers slip-resistant paths, plazas, kerbs, and steps for public and private outdoor spaces.

Specification Typical option
Stone type Egyptian granite (grey granite)
Colour Light to charcoal grey, speckled
Hardness 6-7 Mohs
Finishes Polished, flamed, honed
Formats Slabs, tiles, cut-to-size
Thickness 2 cm, 3 cm
Certification CE & SGS

Where Can I View This Stone

Request a grey granite sample

Grey tones shift with light and surrounding finishes, so see grey granite in person before specifying it. Request a free sample to compare the shade and finish against your design, or send your project details for a slab and cut-to-size quote. Contact us through the contact page or submit your requirements via the inquiry form.

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Grey granite: frequently asked questions

What shades of grey granite are available? Grey granite ranges from pale, silvery greys to deep charcoal, usually with a speckled mix of black, white, and grey minerals. Because it is natural stone, the exact shade and grain vary from slab to slab.

Is grey granite suitable for outdoor paving? Yes. With a flamed or bush-hammered finish, grey granite is slip resistant and highly durable, making it a popular choice for paths, plazas, steps, and façade cladding in all climates.

Why is grey granite so widely used? Its neutral colour matches almost any palette, and its hardness gives long service life under heavy use. That combination makes grey granite a dependable choice for large commercial and public projects.

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