Nero Marquina — deep, rich black Spanish marble with fine white veining. One of the most dramatic natural stones available. Field tile, mosaics, checkerboard combinations, and trim for floors, walls, backsplashes, and feature applications. Buy 5 samples and get free shipping.
Nero Marquina is quarried in the Basque region of Spain and is one of the most recognizable black stones in the world. Its deep, near-pure black ground is crossed by fine white calcite veining that adds movement without reducing the stone's dramatic character.
How Nero Marquina is Used
Checkerboard combinations: The most common dark stone in the checkerboard collection — paired with Thassos White, Bianco Carrara, Calacatta Gold, Bianco Dolomite, Oriental White, and Afyon White across sizes from 4x4 to 24x24.
Standalone field tile: A 12x24 or 24x24 Nero Marquina floor in polished finish with tight white grout is a statement installation. Honed finish reduces the contrast for a more subtle result.
Accent applications: As a vanity backsplash, fireplace surround, or feature wall panel, Nero Marquina creates high-impact results in limited surface areas.
Mosaic accent stone: Nero Marquina chips and dots appear as accent stones in many two-stone mosaic patterns across Thassos White, Bianco Carrara, and Calacatta Gold mosaics.
Available Formats
Field tile in 4x4, 4x12, 6x6, 6x12, 12x12, 12x24, and 24x24 in polished and honed. Mosaic in brick, herringbone, and other formats. Trim in pencil liner, bullnose, baseboard, and other profiles.
Care
Seal before installation. On black stone, etching from acidic cleaners is visually more apparent — use pH-neutral cleaners exclusively. Order one sample for $7.95, or choose any 5 for $25, with free standard shipping on sample-only orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nero Marquina marble?
Nero Marquina is a natural marble quarried in the Basque region of Spain. It is characterized by a deep, near-pure black ground crossed by fine white calcite veining. It is one of the most recognizable black natural stones available and is widely used in high-contrast design applications — particularly in checkerboard combinations with white marble families.
What checkerboard combinations include Nero Marquina?
Nero Marquina is the dark stone in many of the most popular checkerboard combinations — including Thassos White and Nero Marquina, Calacatta Gold and Nero Marquina, Bianco Carrara and Nero Marquina, Bianco Dolomite and Nero Marquina, Oriental White and Nero Marquina, Afyon White and Nero Marquina, and Rosso Laguna and Nero Marquina. All are available in sizes from 4x4 to 24x24.
Is Nero Marquina marble suitable for floors?
Yes. Nero Marquina field tile is verified for floor applications. Honed finish is more practical on floors than polished for day-to-day maintenance. On a black stone, etching from acidic cleaners is visually more apparent than on light stones — the etching creates a lighter, hazier patch against the dark ground. Use pH-neutral cleaners exclusively and seal before installation.
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