Frequently Asked Questions

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What is SOLANCIS®?

Since 1969, SOLANCIS® has been quarrying, designing and processing Portuguese limestone. With 12 own quarries and 2 processing plants in Portugal, it has projects in more than 70 countries across 5 continents and exports on average 95% of its production.

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What kind of projects can your stones be used in?

Our limestones are used in façades (including skyscrapers), flooring and cladding, stonework, bathtubs, furniture, landscaping, pool copings and interior and exterior details, in residential, institutional, commercial and religious buildings. See examples in our Portfolio.

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How do I choose the right stone for my project?

On the Stones page you can filter by colour, application and finish, and the Stone Comparator lets you compare several stones side by side and export the comparison as a PDF. The choice of stone should take the intended application and use into account, so our sales team is available to advise you.

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Which finishes are available?

We work with more than 20 finishes, such as polished, honed, brushed, bush-hammered, flamed, water-jet, picked or tumbled. Availability varies from stone to stone: each stone page lists its possible finishes, and the Finishes page shows examples of each one.

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Do you develop tailor-made projects?

Yes. SOLANCIS® specialises in tailor-made project development and follows each project from the design stage to the construction site, working side by side with architects, engineers, designers, builders and end clients.

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Which certifications does SOLANCIS® hold?

SOLANCIS® has an integrated quality, environment and occupational health and safety system in accordance with NP EN ISO 9001:2015, NP EN ISO 14001:2015 and NP ISO 45001:2019. Its products hold an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) and the company has been accredited by STONE PT® since 2016. Learn more in Policies and Certifications.

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How can I save stones and organise my projects?

By creating a free account in the Private Area, you can mark stones, objects and projects as favourites and organise them into your own projects, to review and share them later.

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How do I request a quote or technical information?

Get in touch through the Contacts page, where you will find the account managers for each market, who can help you with quotes, technical information and logistics for your country.