Why does the Dutch market prefer dark grey black granite

Based on the current trends in the landscape and building stone market in Europe, especially in the Netherlands, dark grey to black granite has indeed been popular for a long time, particularly similar to:

G654 (dark grey granite), recommend Cambodia black granite G654, please refer to below photo.
G684 (black granite), we can use other India black granite or Africa Black granite for substitute.

This type of color system has a strong and stable demand in the Dutch market, mainly due to local architectural styles, climate environment, and urban landscape design preferences.

1. The architectural style tends to be modern and simple

The Netherlands and surrounding Nordic markets generally prefer:

• dark gray
• dark gray
• Cold color scheme

Because these colors are more in line with:

1. Modern minimalist architecture
2. Urban landscape design
3. Contemporary commercial buildings

Compared to light colored stone, dark gray granite is more prone to:

• glass curtain wall
• metal structure
• concrete building
• Wood landscape

Form a coordinated combination.

Indoor (Polished Finish)

The Dutch market is commonly used for:

Interior Applications

• Floor tiles
• Stair treads
• Window sills
• Countertops
• Lobby flooring
• Commercial interior paving

Why do you like polished surfaces?

Because:

1. After being polished in dark gray, it appears more advanced
2. Easy to reflect modernity
3. Reflective effect suitable for commercial spaces
4. Easy to match with black, white, and gray interior design

G684 has a darker color, close to black, therefore:

More suitable for:

• Luxury interiors
• Outdoor landscaping
• Public paving projects
• Memorial projects
• Urban street paving

Why do we prefer Flamed Finish outdoors?

This is a typical demand in the European market, especially in the Netherlands.

Reason:
1. High anti slip requirements

The Netherlands has more rainfall and a humid climate.

Flamed finish:

• Rough texture
• Better slip resistance
• Safer for pedestrians

Therefore, it is widely used for:

• Outdoor paving
• Public squares
• Sidewalks
• Driveways
• Garden pathways

2. More in line with European natural style

European landscape design emphasizes:

• Natural texture
• Low reflection
• Matte appearance

The flamed surface perfectly matches:

• sense of nature
• Thick and heavy feeling
• Advanced gray tone

Typical processing preferences in the Dutch market (very important)

They are more concerned about:

✔ Color stability

• Especially G654:
• Cannot be biased towards red
• Cannot have too much color difference

✔ dimensional accuracy

• European project:
• Strict tolerance requirements
• High requirements for corners and edges

✔ Long term supply stability

Dutch importers are more concerned about:

• consistent supply
• same quarry source
• project continuity