Pera Cream Marble

Collection Overview

Pera Cream Marble has a restrained color range, with beige, cream, and soft white tones that work well with both traditional and modern exterior palettes. Its V1 uniform appearance means the overall shade variation is more consistent than many highly variegated natural stones, while still retaining the character of marble.

The sandblasted finish gives the surface a matte, textured appearance. This makes it suitable for indoor and outdoor applications in both residential and commercial settings, including pool surrounds, patios, garden paths, courtyards, terraces, wall caps, and step applications.

Pera Cream Marble Pavers

Pera Cream Marble pavers are available in practical formats for pool and patio decks, walkways, and stepping stone layouts. The 3cm thickness, listed as 1-3/16" (3CM), supports outdoor hardscape applications where a substantial stone paver is desired.

• French Pattern: The Pera Cream Marble Sand Blasted French Pattern 3cm Paver creates a classic multi-size layout with natural movement across larger patio and pool deck areas.
• 16x24 format: The Pera Cream Marble Sand Blasted 16x24 3cm Paver is a versatile rectangular size for running bond, stacked, or modular layouts.
• 24x24 format: The Pera Cream Marble Sand Blasted 24x24 3cm Paver offers a clean, contemporary grid for patios, pool decks, and outdoor rooms.
• 24x36 format: The Pera Cream Marble Sand Blasted 24x36 3cm Paver provides a larger-scale look for modern landscapes and open entertaining spaces.

Pool Coping, Wall Caps, and Treads

Pera Cream Marble includes a broad coping and tread program in sandblasted marble, allowing pool edges, steps, raised walls, and deck fields to be coordinated within the same stone family. Available profiles include Single Bullnose and Eased Edge, with options in both 2" (5CM) and 1-3/16" (3CM) thicknesses.

Single Bullnose Coping

Single bullnose coping softens the exposed edge and is commonly selected for pool coping, step treads, and wall caps. Standard straight-run sizes include 12x24, 14x24, and 16x24, such as the Pera Cream Marble Sand Blasted 12x24x2 Single Bullnose Coping and the Pera Cream Marble Sand Blasted 16x24x2 Single Bullnose Coping.

For larger or more expansive edge conditions, the collection also includes large-format and longer sizes such as 24x24, 24x36, 12x48, 14x48, and 16x48 in 2" thickness. Smaller brick and radius-friendly sizes, including 6x12 and 12x12, are useful for tight curves, spa edges, and detailed transitions.

Eased Edge Coping

Eased edge coping gives a straighter, more architectural edge profile. This is often preferred in modern pool and landscape designs where clean lines are important. Representative options include the Pera Cream Marble Sand Blasted 16x48x2 Eased Edge Coping and the larger Pera Cream Marble Sand Blasted 24x48x2 Eased Edge Coping.

Pool Decks and Outdoor Living Applications

Pera Cream Marble is used in residential outdoor living projects where a light, warm stone field is desired around pools, patios, pergolas, pavilions, fire features, and garden areas. The sandblasted texture is a useful finish around water compared with a polished or very smooth surface, though no stone surface should be treated as slip-proof.

Published projects show the collection in different design settings. In Pera Cream Marble Among the Trees in Leesburg, VA, the stone is used to create a calm residential outdoor environment. In Ashburn Family Fun - Elegant Outdoor Living in Pera Cream Marble, Pera Cream 24x24 Sandblasted Marble Pavers are paired with Bluestone copings and caps. The McLean Modern Zen project combines Pera Cream Marble Sandblasted Pavers in 24x24 format with Black Basalt Eased Edge Copings for a stronger modern contrast.

Technical Specifications

• Material: Natural Stone
• Stone Type: Marble
• Origin Country: Turkey
• Color Tones: Beige, Cream, White
• Application Areas: Indoor, Outdoor
• Application Category: Residential, Commercial
• Collection Products: Paver, Coping, Slab/Tread, Veneer, Accessories
• Custom Fabrication: Yes, local/overseas
• Water Absorption ASTM C97: 0.19 %
• Density ASTM C97: 171.60 lbs/ft3
• Compressive Strength ASTM C170: 15408 psi
• Shade/Variation: V1, Uniform Appearance
• DCOF dry/wet: 0.79 - 0.64, used as a traction indicator and not a slip-proof guarantee
• MOHs Scale: 4
• Sealer Requirement: Required
• Chemical/Acid Resistance: No

Installation Best Practices

• Review the intended application, setting method, substrate, drainage, and movement joint plan before installation begins.
• Dry lay material from multiple crates or pallets when possible to confirm color blending, orientation, and layout balance.
• Use proper base preparation for exterior paver installations, including grading that directs water away from structures and toward approved drainage points.
• Confirm coping overhangs, edge profiles, corner conditions, and joint alignment before setting pool coping, caps, and treads.
• For pool environments, coordinate stone selection with pool finishes, water chemistry, cleaning routines, and adjacent materials.
• Use setting materials, grouts, joint sands, mortars, and sealers that are appropriate for marble and for the specific installation environment.
• Professional installation is recommended for pool coping, elevated caps, large-format stone, steps, and commercial work.

Care and Maintenance

Pera Cream Marble requires sealing. Because this collection is marble and is listed as having no chemical or acid resistance, acidic cleaners and harsh chemicals should be avoided. Use pH-neutral cleaners intended for natural stone, rinse residues thoroughly, and test cleaners or sealers in a small area when needed.

• Seal according to the sealer manufacturer’s instructions and the exposure conditions of the project.
• Clean spills promptly, especially organic debris, metal stains, food, beverages, fertilizers, and pool chemical residue.
• Avoid acidic products, including vinegar-based cleaners and many scale removers.
• Use breathable covers or protection methods when needed; avoid trapping moisture against the stone for extended periods.
• Inspect joints, drainage, and pool-edge transitions periodically as part of routine maintenance.

Comparisons and Coordinating Stones

Pera Cream Marble is well suited to projects that need a light, warm, consistent stone rather than a high-contrast or heavily veined appearance. Compared with darker stones, it creates a softer visual field around planting, water, and outdoor furniture. Compared with more varied natural stones, its V1 appearance supports cleaner layouts and more uniform pool deck designs.

For contrast, published project examples show Pera Cream Marble paired with Bluestone copings and caps in Ashburn and with Black Basalt Eased Edge Copings in McLean. These combinations can help define pool edges, steps, walls, or accent zones while keeping the main deck surface light and neutral.

Design and Planning Notes

• Use French Pattern pavers when the goal is a traditional, layered layout with multiple stone sizes.
• Use 24x24 pavers for a more contemporary grid and easier alignment with modern pool geometry.
• Consider 24x36 pavers for larger patios where fewer visual joints are desired.
• Select Single Bullnose coping for a rounded exposed edge at pools, steps, and caps.
• Select Eased Edge coping for a cleaner, straighter architectural profile.
• Use smaller coping sizes such as 6x12 or 12x12 for tighter curves, spas, and detailed edge conditions.
• Coordinate veneer and accessories when walls, risers, or vertical features need to relate to the deck field.

FAQ

Is Pera Cream Marble a natural stone?

Yes. Pera Cream Marble is a natural marble from Turkey with beige, cream, and white tones.

What finish is used in this collection?

The listed products use a sandblasted finish. This creates a textured, matte surface that provides more grip than smooth marble finishes, especially useful for patios, pool decks, and walkways.

Does Pera Cream Marble need to be sealed?

Yes. The sealer requirement for this collection is listed as required. Use a sealer suitable for marble and for the project’s indoor or outdoor exposure.

Can Pera Cream Marble be used around pools?

Yes, the collection includes pavers and pool coping products intended for pool and patio deck applications. The DCOF dry/wet value of 0.79 - 0.64 is a traction indicator, but no surface should be considered slip-proof.

Which coping profiles are available?

Pera Cream Marble coping is available in Single Bullnose and Eased Edge profiles, with multiple size families including standard 12x24, 14x24, and 16x24 pieces, longer 12x48, 14x48, 16x48, and 24x48 options, and smaller pieces such as 6x12 and 12x12.

Is Pera Cream Marble resistant to acids or chemicals?

No. Chemical/acid resistance is listed as no. Avoid acidic cleaners and harsh chemical exposure, and use pH-neutral products made for natural stone.