Description
Le Ville – Barbaro: Dramatic Dark Terrazzo with Confident Architectural Presence
Le Ville – Barbaro is a terrazzo-inspired fully vitrified porcelain tile defined by a deep charcoal-blue terrazzo ground with high-contrast white and grey pieces plus occasional burnt-orange fragments. Dramatic Dark Terrazzo with Confident Architectural Presence, creating an expressive architectural foundation that coordinates naturally with walnut, copper, dark teal textiles and blackened metal.
Available Surfaces for Barbaro
The finishes, ratings and formats below are listed specifically for this Le Ville colour in the supplied collection catalogue.
| Surface | Slip rating | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Natural | R10 | 200 × 200 mm · 9 mm; 300 × 600 mm · 9 mm; 600 × 600 mm · 9 mm; 600 × 1200 mm · 9 mm; 1200 × 1200 mm · 9 mm; 1200 × 2780 mm · 6 mm |
| Lucida | Not stated | 600 × 1200 mm · 9 mm; 1200 × 1200 mm · 9 mm |
Format & Thickness Matrix
| Format | Thickness | Available surfaces | Slip ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 × 200 mm | 9 mm | Natural | R10 |
| 300 × 600 mm | 9 mm | Natural | R10 |
| 600 × 600 mm | 9 mm | Natural | R10 |
| 600 × 1200 mm | 9 mm | Natural, Lucida | R10, Not stated |
| 1200 × 1200 mm | 9 mm | Natural, Lucida | R10, Not stated |
| 1200 × 2780 mm | 6 mm | Natural | R10 |
Edge detail: 200 × 200 mm is non-rectified. The other listed formats are rectified mono-calibre.
Technical Performance
| Property | Catalogue value |
|---|---|
| Classification | Group BIa fully vitrified porcelain |
| Water absorption | < 0.1% |
| Flexural strength | 45 N/mm² |
| Frost resistance | Guaranteed |
| Chemical resistance | Class A (excluding hydrofluoric acid) |
| Wear and abrasion resistance | ≤ 150 mm³ |
| Stain resistance | Class 4–5, guaranteed |
| Linear thermal expansion | 6 × 10⁻⁶ |
Recommended Applications
Suitable for coordinated wall and floor use in fine-dining salon, high-fidelity listening bar, electric vehicle design atelier, waterfront night restaurant, distillery tasting room, private wine vault and other residential, hospitality, commercial, healthcare or public environments with compatible technical requirements.
Antibacterial Surface Option
The Le Ville porcelain body does not retain dirt or bacteria and is easy to clean. The supplied catalogue also lists the optional Bios Antibacterial® treatment, designed to eliminate up to 99% of the four main bacterial strains on the ceramic surface, in light or darkness.
Coordinating Trims
Collection trims include 70 × 600 mm bullnose, 300 × 600 mm and 300 × 1200 mm step treads, plus assembled 1200 × 330 × 40 mm step and corner pieces in compatible finishes.
Specification note: This colour includes the 1200 × 2780 mm Natural R10 slab at 6 mm, alongside 9 mm Natural R10 and Lucida formats. The 20 mm Grip R11 format is not listed for this colour. The catalogue marks Natural as unsuitable for pool decks or changing rooms.
Planning a Project with Le Ville – Barbaro?
Speak with the Goldstone team to confirm the appropriate Le Ville format, finish, slip rating, optional antibacterial treatment, quantities and project specification.
