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Real natural stone — marble, quartzite, travertine and granite — processed with a proprietary system down to a thickness of 1 to 5 millimeters. It is not a composite, a print or an imitation: it is the same stone, without the thickness.

MILLIMETER at 1 mm weighs under 1 lb/ft² (under 5 kg/m²) and at 5 mm about 3–4 lb/ft² (15–20 kg/m²). Traditional 3/4 in (2 cm) stone weighs 13–15 lb/ft² (63–73 kg/m²): between 73% and 93% more load on the structure.

Yes. At 1 mm the stone follows a curved surface in one continuous piece, so the veining runs through the curve without joints. Travertines and fine-veined marbles take tighter radii than quartzites; the exact minimum radius is confirmed during the project study.

1 mm for tight curves, columns, arches and cabinet fronts. 5 mm for demanding flat surfaces such as feature walls, showers, doors, ceilings, countertops and integrated sinks. Many projects combine both.

It depends on the stone you choose, and we will not generalise. According to OSHA and NIOSH, marble and limestones such as travertine typically contain less than 5% crystalline silica, granite 10–50%, quartzite 95% or more, and engineered stone anywhere from under 0.2% to 95%, with conventional quartz surfaces at the top of that range. A MILLIMETER piece in marble or travertine therefore involves far less silica than conventional engineered quartz, and at 1 or 5 mm every cut removes a fraction of the material of a 2–3 cm slab. Whatever the stone, wet cutting, dust extraction and suitable protective equipment remain essential, and we confirm the technical data of the specific stone for each project.

Because it is the real stone: veining and tones that never repeat, the visual depth only a natural material has, and finishes worked by craftsmen — polished, honed or brushed surfaces, profiled edges, mouldings and mitred corners. Instead of a surface that imitates stone, MILLIMETER lets you work with authentic marble, quartzite or travertine at 1 and 5 mm, extending it to furniture, curves and architectural integration whenever the system and the chosen stone allow it.

Each material has its place, so we stick to concrete differences. The resins in engineered quartz can be damaged, discolour or lose their sheen under high heat, so hot cookware needs a trivet. Porcelain is hard and stable, but its thin edges need care against impacts and are usually mitred or profiled. Natural stone can be repolished and its edges shaped, and every piece is unique; marble, in turn, is sensitive to acids and is sealed. We will tell you honestly which material suits your use, finish and budget.

MILLIMETER Global LLC is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with commercial presence in the United States, Spain, the United Arab Emirates and Colombia. Built projects include the Wittman Residence in Austin, the Altuve Residence in Houston and the Barret Project in San Diego. We work with architects, designers and private clients worldwide.

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