Katrina Marble
Katrina is a fine-grained Egyptian marble from the Sinai Peninsula, ranging from light beige and cream to soft grey, often with delicate shell and fossil figure and gentle linear veining. A sedimentary stone sold as marble, it is used for interior and exterior flooring, wall cladding, staircases, countertops, sills and pool or wall copings.
- Also known as
- Catrina, Katreen, Katrena, Catherina, Katrina Beige
- Origin
- Sinai Peninsula
- Colour
- Light cream and beige to soft grey-brown
- Applications
- Large-area interior flooring, Wall cladding, Staircases, Countertops and vanity tops, Exterior cladding in textured finishes
- Sand Blasted
- Split Face
- Rough
- Leather
- Honed
- Bush Hammered
- Brushed
- Antique
About Katrina
Katrina is the quiet member of the Sinai group: a fine-grained, low-contrast stone that suppliers recommend for big, calm floors where strong veining would be distracting. Descriptions range from cream to light brown and soft grey because the bed grades in tone, so specify the shade you want and approve a reference sample. Egyptian sellers spell it Katrina, Catrina or Katreen; they are the same material. It is sold as marble but listed by several suppliers as a Sinai limestone, so plan for sealing and honed finishes on floors. It combines neatly with Triesta Beige or Light Nilo Grey. Contact us for available sizes and finishes.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Katrina marble quarried?
Egyptian suppliers place Katrina in the Sinai Peninsula alongside Sinai Pearl. The name is spelled several ways in the trade (Catrina, Katreen, Catherina), but all refer to the same fine-grained beige-to-grey Sinai stone.
Is Katrina a good choice for flooring?
Yes. Its fine grain and minimal veining make it popular for large floors in homes, hotels and offices. Use a honed finish in busy areas, seal it as a limestone, and keep polished Katrina for lower-traffic interiors.
