Light Nilo Grey Marble
Light Nilo Grey is the lighter shade of Egypt's Nile Grey (Nilo Grey) stone, a soft grey limestone sold as Egyptian marble with subtle, calm veining. Also traded under names such as Royal Grey and Milly Grey, it is used for flooring, wall cladding, stairs, vanities and facades, and takes honed, polished, brushed and antique finishes.
- Also known as
- Nile Grey, Melly Grey, Milly Grey, Royal Grey, Fossil Grey
- Origin
- Egypt
- Colour
- Light to medium grey with soft cloud-like movement
- Applications
- Interior flooring, Wall cladding and feature walls, Staircases, Vanity tops and reception counters, Exterior paving in textured finishes
- Sand Blasted
- Split Face
- Rough
- Leather
- Honed
- Bush Hammered
- Brushed
- Antique
About Light Nilo Grey
Light Nilo Grey is the paler end of the grey Egyptian limestone that exporters sell under several names: Nile Grey, Melly or Milly Grey, Royal Grey and Fossil Grey. The darker grades shade from charcoal toward pale brown and carry visible fossil marks; the light selection is chosen for a calmer, lower-contrast field suited to large floors. Because the names overlap, order against a photo of the actual bundle rather than the name. Polished brings out the grey; honed, brushed and tumbled finishes are used for paving and pool surrounds. Seal it like any limestone. Contact us for available sizes and finishes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Light Nilo Grey the same as Milly Grey or Royal Grey?
They are trade names for the same grey Egyptian limestone family, sold in light and dark selections. Nile Grey, Melly Grey, Royal Grey and Fossil Grey appear interchangeably in supplier catalogues, so confirm the shade with a sample.
Can Light Nilo Grey be used outdoors?
Yes. Suppliers list it for external cladding, paving, pool surrounds and landscaping with honed, brushed, tumbled or bush-hammered finishes. Keep polished faces indoors and seal the stone before exterior use.
