Brown Qusair Granite
Brown Qusair (Quseir) is a chocolate to reddish-brown Egyptian granite from the Red Sea region, with dark veining and grain that varies from slab to slab. One of the few brown granites quarried in Egypt, it is used for countertops, flooring, wall cladding, staircases and outdoor paving, in polished, honed, flamed or sandblasted finishes.
- Also known as
- Brown Quseir, Brown Quseer, Brown Qussair
- Origin
- Red Sea region, Eastern Desert
- Colour
- Chocolate to reddish brown with dark veining
- Applications
- Kitchen countertops, Flooring and stairs, Wall cladding, Outdoor paving, Architectural elements
- Sand Blasted
- Split Face
- Rough
- Leather
- Honed
- Flamed
- Bush Hammered
- Brushed
- Antique
About Brown Qusair
Brown Qusair is the brown alternative in a market dominated by grey, red and black Egyptian granites, and suppliers describe its grain as varying noticeably from slab to slab, from pale brown with grey grains to deep chocolate with reddish tones. That variation is part of the appeal for rustic and warm schemes, but it means large floors should be approved from a full bundle rather than a single sample. It is finished polished, honed, flamed or sandblasted and used indoors and out. It pairs with Sunny Dark or Emperador for warm palettes. Contact us for available sizes and finishes.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Brown Qusair granite come from?
Suppliers place it in the Red Sea region of Egypt's Eastern Desert, and the name refers to the port town of Al-Quseir. The exact quarry is not published, so ask the exporter for the origin of a specific bundle.
Is Brown Qusair suitable for countertops?
Yes. It is listed by Egyptian exporters for kitchen countertops, flooring and stairs. Its brown, veined pattern hides marks well, and as a granite it resists heat and scratches once sealed.
