Frequently Asked Questions

The Castle finish is created through sand-blasting, giving the stone an aged and noble appearance. It's ideal for external applications and creates a distinguished, time-worn look.

The Rustic finish is achieved through hammer-picking (bush-hammering), producing a rough and traditional texture. Perfect for exterior walls and facades where a rugged, natural look is desired.

The Dune finish is a soft-brushed treatment creating gentle ripple textures. It's our signature elegant finish, ideal for premium interior design projects.

The Aged finish is created by drum-tumbling, giving the stone a time-worn patina. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor traditional settings.

The Contemporary finish is a fine-sanded smooth matte surface. Ideal for modern interiors and high-traffic commercial spaces.

The Mirror finish is a high-gloss polished reflective surface. Best suited for luxury interior applications where a sophisticated, reflective effect is desired.

The Leather finish combines brushing and polishing for a soft, tactile surface. Excellent for countertops and surfaces where a refined touch is important.

We offer four edge finish options: Eased (slightly rounded for safety), Rectified (precision-cut for minimal grout lines), Chiseled (hand-worked for a rustic look), and Natural (raw stone edge).

We offer sizes ranging from 5×5 cm (2"x2") to 90×120 cm (36"x48"), with over 25 standard formats. Custom sizes are available for made-to-order productions.

Standard thicknesses are 1.4 cm, 1.5 cm, 1.9 cm, 2.0 cm, 3.0 cm, 4.0 cm, and 5.0 cm. The most common for floor tiles are 2.0 cm and 3.0 cm.

Standard production items are manufactured at our Skhirat factory in 4 weeks, while custom orders take 8 weeks. Ocean freight and customs clearance add 6-8 weeks. Total DDP door-to-door delivery: 10-12 weeks for standard, 14-16 weeks for custom. Selected products may also be available through our US distributor network.

For Made-to-Order: 50% advance payment, 50% before shipment. For Stock Shipments: 100% prepayment required. We accept bank transfers and major credit cards.

Yes, we can provide sample tiles of any stone and finish combination. Contact us to request samples for your project.

0%. Morocco has a Free Trade Agreement with the United States (MAFTA), in effect since 2006. All natural stone under HTS code 6802 enters the US duty-free. This is a ratified bilateral treaty, not an executive order.

Moroccan and French limestones share Jurassic-era geological origins. Atlas Beige is comparable to Massangis Beige Clair and Comblanchien. Technical specs are similar (compressive strength >60 MPa, density 2700 kg/m3), but Moroccan stone offers more finish options (up to 18 vs 3-5) at significantly lower cost, with shorter lead times (8-12 weeks vs 12-20 weeks).

Yes. Atlas Beige from the Middle Atlas Mountains is a direct alternative to Egypt's Galala Beige/Galala Classic. Both are warm cream-beige limestones with comparable technical properties. Atlas Beige offers superior finish variety (18 options vs 3-4), single-quarry consistency, and 0% US import duty under MAFTA.

DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) means Stonemade handles everything: production, quality inspection, export documentation, ocean freight, US customs clearance, and delivery to your door. The quoted price is the total landed cost — no hidden charges for freight, duties, or handling.