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Creme Fatima Limestone, Authentic Natural Limestone Quarried in Fátima Portugal, Warm Cream Beige Base with Fine Grain & Subtle Fossil Texture, Specially Recommended for Villa & Commercial Building Exterior Facade Cladding, Also Suitable for Interior Wall, Flooring, Columns and Fireplace Surround
Creme Fatima Limestone is a distinctive natural limestone quarried in Fátima, Ourém Municipality, Santarém, Portugal. It features fine grain structure and delicate natural fossilization, with a uniform warm creamy beige base interspersed with light grey and semi-white subtle markings. Its soft, muted natural texture is highly favored by architects for building facade cladding. This limestone delivers elegant, timeless architectural appearance without overpowering the overall design tone.
Although widely used for interior decoration, its core advantage lies in exterior facade projects. It can be processed into custom cladding panels for ventilated rainscreen facade systems. Multiple exterior-suitable surface treatments are available including honed, brushed, bush hammered and sandblasted. Besides facade cladding, it can also be applied to interior wall & floor, columns, fireplace surround, countertops and ornamental stone for villa and commercial construction projects.
| Item Name | Creme Fatima Limestone |
| Material Type | Limestone |
| Origin | Portugal (Fátima, Ourém Municipality, Santarem) |
| Primary Color | Beige |
| Accent Color | Beige, Grey, Semi White |
| Other Names | Creme Casal Limestone, Fatima Limestone, Fatima Creme Limestone, Fatima Creme B Limestone, Creme Fatima B Limestone, Amarelinho De Fatima Limestone, Creme De Fatima Limestone, Fatima Clair Limestone, Fatima Cream Limestone, Creme De Fátima Grão Grosso, Portuguese Beige Limestone, Porto Beige Limestone Chinese Name: 葡萄牙米黄 |
| Available Finishes | Polished, Bush Hammered, Tumbled, Brushed, Honed, Split, Machine Cut, Natural Surface, Sandblasted, Acid Washing, Combed, Leathered, Water Jet, Filled, Chiseled, Pickling |
| Water Absorption | 4.35 % |
| Density | 2570 Kg/m³ |
| Flexural Strength | 14.4 - 20.3 MPa |
| Compressive Strength | 82.5 - 136.6 MPa |
| Main Recommended Usage | Exterior Facade Cladding, building stone, columns, stairs, interior wall and floor applications, kitchen and bathroom countertops, mosaic, waterjet pattern, wall panels, table tops, fireplace surround, monuments, ornamental stone |
Q1: Where does Creme Fatima Limestone come from?
A1: Creme Fatima Limestone is extracted from quarries in Fátima, Ourém Municipality, Santarém, Portugal. It is one of Europe’s most well-known beige limestones, widely recognized by architects for exterior rainscreen facade cladding projects.
Q2: Is Creme Fatima Limestone suitable for exterior facade dry-hang cladding?
A2: Yes, it is a classic selection for building exterior ventilated rainscreen facades and dry-hung wall cladding for villas and commercial buildings. As limestone, it has moderate porosity. We strongly recommend professional pre-sealing before installation to minimize water absorption, efflorescence and weathering risks in outdoor environments.
Q3: Which surface finishes are most recommended for facade use?
A3: Honed, brushed, bush hammered and sandblasted are our top picks for exterior walls. These matte textured finishes avoid harsh light reflection, provide better weather resistance, and reduce surface gloss fading under long-term UV exposure. Polished finish is generally not suggested for external facades.
Q4: Can you provide official physical test reports for tender or approval documentation?
A4: Yes. We can supply full stone test certificates including density, water absorption, compressive strength, flexural strength, freeze-thaw test and wear resistance data to meet tender submission and local building authority requirements.
Q5: Are custom cut-to-size facade panels available for rainscreen system?
A5: Absolutely. We fabricate cladding panels strictly following architectural drawings. Services include custom dimensions, edge profiling, notching, pre-drilling for bracket fixing and back mesh reinforcement to adapt to dry-hang facade installation systems.
Q6: What maintenance requirements should clients know for limestone facade?
A6: Pre-installation sealing is mandatory for exterior application. For routine upkeep, use only pH-neutral stone cleaners. Avoid acidic detergents, bleach or abrasive scrubbers which can erode the calcium carbonate surface. Reapply penetrating sealer periodically to protect the stone from moisture, dirt and staining.
Q7: How do you control color consistency for large facade projects?
A7: Natural limestone has subtle inherent variations in tone, fossils and veining. For large facade orders, we pre-select and batch-match raw blocks and slabs before cutting. We can also provide bulk sample books and mock-up panels for designer confirmation before mass production.
Q8: Apart from facade cladding, what other applications can this limestone be used for?
A8: Beyond exterior wall cladding, it is also suitable for interior wall & floor, columns, stair treads, fireplace surrounds, kitchen & bathroom countertops, waterjet mosaics, window sills and decorative stonework for high-end architectural projects.
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