The price of custom marble varies by variety, size and finish: there is no single price list. This guide breaks down real market ranges with examples from our catalogue, so you can budget with concrete data before contacting a manufacturer.
Why the price of custom marble is not a fixed number
Marble is quarried, cut and finished in separate processes. Each one adds cost. Asking for "the price of marble" with no further context is like asking the price of a car without specifying the model or engine.
The 4 variables that move the price are: the variety of stone, the final format (slab, one-off piece, countertop), the surface finish (polished, honed, bush-hammered) and the order volume.
Custom work also adds the cost of cutting, edge machining and, where applicable, transport of large-format pieces. These items can account for between 15% and 40% of the final price of the stone (see a detailed quote from the manufacturer).
Price ranges by variety: catalogue data
The prices below come from Pulycort’s active catalogue. They are the price per m² of slab in a standard size, without special machining. The size and finish can move the price within the range shown.
- Crema Marfil: From €59/m² to €84/m² depending on size. The best seller in the catalogue. Spanish quarried. Suitable for floors, stairs and facades.
- Blanco Ibiza: From €77/m² to €122/m² depending on size. Spanish white marble with a natural shine. Common in bathrooms and residential flooring.
- Negro Marquina: From €99/m² to €132/m². Black background with characteristic white veining. A benchmark for luxury cladding and design spaces.
- Rojo Alicante: From €104/m² to €128/m². A native variety of the province of Alicante, quarried in the La Romana area. Highly prized for countertops and exclusive cladding.
- Tundra Grey: From €130/m² to €144/m² depending on size. Grey marble with soft natural veining. The highest price in the range, owing to its rarity and demand in contemporary interior design.
Spanish Crema Marfil starts at €59/m² and Tundra Grey reaches €144/m²: the variety of stone is, on its own, the biggest cost factor.
What adds to the base price per m²
The price per m² of standard slab is the starting point, not the final cost. For a real project, you need to add the following items.
- Custom cutting: Every straight cut has a cost for the saw blade. Curved cuts or complex machining (sinks, drilled holes) add machine time and specialist labour.
- Surface finish: A mirror polish is the standard; honed (silky matt) and bush-hammered (slip-resistant) finishes require additional processes that make the piece more expensive.
- Edge machining: Straight edge, bevel, half-bullnose and polished edge are all priced differently. Particularly relevant for countertops and stairs.
- Volume and logistics: Larger orders allow you to negotiate the price per m². Transporting large-format pieces (full slabs, countertops over 2 m) requires a specialist lorry and may be added to the invoice.
Custom marble prices by use: common cases
The end use determines which variety is viable and which size is needed. These are the most frequent combinations in residential and commercial projects.
- Residential floor: Crema Marfil or Blanco Ibiza in 60×60 cm or 60×30 cm. Typical range: €59–84/m² plus installation. Heavy use: prioritise a honed finish (less slippery).
- Kitchen or bathroom countertop: A custom one-off piece. The price varies more with the machining (sink cut-out, tap hole) than with the surface area. Rojo Alicante and Negro Marquina are the most requested for this use.
- Stairs: Requires pieces with custom treads and risers, machined edges and, in many cases, a slip-resistant honed finish. The base price per m² stays the same, but the machining can double the cost per step.
- Wall cladding (bathrooms, lobbies): Large-format slabs or custom modules. Weight and handling add transport cost. Negro Marquina and Tundra Grey are the most requested varieties in design projects.
- Sculpted washbasin: A one-off piece with a hollowed interior and polished finish. The price depends on the complexity of the design and the source block. The Lavabo Lágrima in Rojo Alicante is an example of a functional designer piece.
Spanish vs. imported marble: impact on price and lead time
Spain is one of the world’s leading marble producers. Crema Marfil, Rojo Alicante and Blanco Ibiza are Spanish-quarried varieties, which removes import costs and shortens delivery times.
Imported varieties (some greys, greens or exotic stones) can have similar stone prices, but add freight costs, import duties and lead times of 4 to 10 weeks depending on origin. For projects with tight deadlines, Spanish marble has a clear logistical advantage.
Pulycort works from its factory in La Romana (Alicante), which allows control of the process from quarry to finished piece for the Spanish varieties.
How to request a real quote for custom marble
An accurate quote needs 4 minimum details: variety of stone, total surface area in m², piece size (or a sketch if it is a one-off) and the finish you want. With these details, the manufacturer can calculate the price of the stone, machining and transport.
If the project is at the design stage and there are no final dimensions yet, the most efficient approach is to request reference prices by variety and confirm the quantity once the project is defined. Requesting a physical sample before confirming the order is common and advisable.
Pulycort handles quote requests by form, email and WhatsApp. The technical team replies with an itemised price (stone + machining + transport) according to the project specifications.
Who is it for?
- You are an architect or interior designer who needs starting data to budget natural stone projects
- You are a developer or contractor comparing varieties and costs before choosing a supplier
- You are a homeowner renovating a bathroom, kitchen or stairs and want to understand the price structure before requesting a quote
- You are looking for marble in small decorative or low-cost formats (less than 1 m²): custom work is not efficient for very small surfaces
- You have a very tight fixed budget where marble-effect porcelain tile may be enough
Custom marble starts at €59/m² in Spanish varieties such as Crema Marfil and can exceed €140/m² in stones such as Tundra Grey. On top of that come machining, finish and transport. There is no single price because every project is a different combination of variables. The useful approach is to start from the variety that suits the use and the indicative budget, request a sample, and ask for an itemised quote with confirmed m². Spanish-quarried varieties (Crema Marfil, Rojo Alicante, Blanco Ibiza) offer the best balance of price and lead time for projects in Spain. For projects in Alicante or the surrounding province, working with a local manufacturer such as Pulycort removes middlemen and shortens lead times.
