Nero Picasso Marble Slab 41748 is a 20mm polished natural marble slab with a deep black background and expressive gold, silver and mahogany-toned veining. Measuring approximately 192 × 285cm, it is designed for projects where the natural stone itself becomes a defining feature, from kitchen islands and worktops to vanity tops, splashbacks, fireplaces and full-height feature walls.
Note: Cut samples for this product are unavailable.
Bundle No: 41748
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Nero Picasso Marble Slab 41748 is a full-scale natural marble selected for interiors where the stone is intended to become a major visual feature rather than a quiet background surface. Each slab measures approximately 192 × 285cm, is 20mm thick and provides around 5.4m² of material. The polished finish gives greater depth and definition to the stone’s dark field and intersecting vein structure.
Starel describes Nero Picasso as a deep black marble crossed by gold, silver and mahogany-toned veining. The result is a much more expressive surface than a conventional black marble, with the pattern moving across the slab almost like drawn lines or brushwork.
What does Nero Picasso Marble Slab 41748 help you achieve?
Its main purpose is to create a statement natural-stone surface with strong movement and contrast.
A large marble slab allows the veining to remain visible at full scale rather than being broken into smaller tiled pieces. This is particularly important with Nero Picasso because the intersecting lines are a central part of the stone’s identity.
The slab can help you:
• create a dramatic kitchen island or worktop
• form a bookmatched feature wall
• fabricate a distinctive vanity top and splashback
• introduce strong natural movement to a fireplace surround
• create bespoke dining, coffee or furniture tops
• use gold and warmer veining to connect with brass or bronze-toned details
The effect can be bold, so Nero Picasso is particularly successful when surrounding materials are chosen to support rather than compete with it.
Where does Nero Picasso work best?
Starel lists the material for bookmatched walls and floors, fireplace surrounds, vanity tops, splashbacks, kitchen worktops, countertops, coffee and dining table tops, shower walls and other residential or commercial applications.
Its strongest uses are generally those that provide enough uninterrupted surface area for the marble movement to remain visible.
A kitchen island can display a broad section of the slab across one horizontal plane. A fireplace or full-height wall allows the veining to become a focal point at eye level. In a bathroom, the stone can be concentrated around a vanity or larger feature wall while quieter finishes are used elsewhere.
Final suitability will depend on measurements, cut-outs, support, access, edge details and the specific fabrication requirements of the project.
Why choose this exact Nero Picasso bundle?
Bundle 41748 contains 10 bookmatched slabs. This is a particularly important feature because bookmatching allows consecutive slabs to be opened out so that their vein patterns mirror one another.
That creates opportunities for large wall panels, fireplaces or other symmetrical applications where the natural movement becomes part of a planned composition rather than simply a random surface pattern.
The 192 × 285cm slab size also gives the fabricator a substantial area to work with when planning larger components. Because the stone is natural, however, every section has its own vein concentration and colour balance. The exact slab sequence should therefore be reviewed before cutting.
Starel does not offer cut samples for this product, which makes viewing the actual slabs particularly important where vein placement and colour are central to the design.
Which Starel Stones products complement it?
For a darker tonal scheme, the Nero Black Marble Tile Collection is one of the strongest companions. Nero Black offers a more restrained black-marble surface, allowing floors or secondary walls to remain connected to the dark palette without competing with Nero Picasso’s stronger gold and mahogany movement.
For contrast, Calacatta White Marble Tiles provide a much lighter backdrop. Their pale marble character can help frame Nero Picasso around a feature wall, vanity or kitchen area while allowing the black slab to remain the visual focus.
Calacatta White XL Slab Tiles are another useful option where larger pale surfaces are wanted with fewer joints, particularly across adjoining walls or floors.
For a dark material continuation at larger scale, Nero Black Marble XL Slab Tiles can support the same black-stone direction while keeping Nero Picasso reserved for the most expressive surface.
These should be treated as complementary materials rather than exact matches.
Slab selection, fabrication and care
Nero Picasso should be planned around the actual slab sequence. Starel’s slab-to-product quote process allows individual slabs to be selected and considered for finished applications before fabrication.
Vein direction, bookmatching, joints, cut-outs and edge details should all be agreed before cutting.
As natural marble, Nero Picasso should be sealed appropriately for the intended use and maintained with pH-neutral, stone-safe products. Acidic or abrasive cleaners should be avoided.
Nero Picasso Marble Slab 41748 is ultimately suited to projects where natural stone is intended to carry real visual weight: a polished black marble with expressive warm-toned veining, substantial slab dimensions and a 10-slab bookmatched sequence capable of creating highly considered worktops, walls, fireplaces and bespoke stone pieces.
Starel Stones can arrange UK slab delivery for marble, quartz, travertine and onyx slabs, including delivery to your home, project site, fabricator or installer of choice.
Slabs are specialist products. They are large, heavy and often selected for a specific face, vein movement, colour tone or fabrication requirement. For this reason, slab delivery is handled separately from standard tile and sample orders.
Before dispatch, our team will confirm the delivery address, site access, receiving contact and unloading requirements. Slabs may require specialist vehicles, A-frame transport or suitable unloading equipment depending on the material, slab size, quantity and destination. If your order is being delivered directly to a fabricator, installer or contractor, please provide their full delivery details before the order is released.
We strongly recommend that the receiving party is prepared for the delivery before the slab arrives. The site should have suitable access, enough space for safe unloading and an experienced person available to inspect and receive the material. Slabs should not be booked for fabrication or installation until they have been received, checked and approved.
For customers purchasing slabs for worktops, vanity tops, splashbacks, bath surrounds, feature walls or bespoke stonework, delivery can be coordinated around your project timeline where possible. Lead times may vary depending on stock availability, fabrication requirements, delivery location and the number of slabs being supplied.
If you are unsure whether your property, site or fabricator can receive slab delivery, speak to our team before placing your order.
Starel Stones can support international slab delivery for selected slab orders, subject to destination, order size, product availability and transport requirements.
International slab orders require careful planning. Natural stone slabs must be packed, handled and transported correctly to protect the material during long-distance freight. Depending on the destination and project scope, slabs may be supplied to private clients, interior designers, developers, contractors, fabricators or commercial project teams.
Before confirming an international slab order, our team will review the material, slab dimensions, quantity, destination country, delivery address, freight requirements and receiving arrangements. Where the slabs are being sent to a local fabricator or installation partner, we will need their full business details, contact information and unloading requirements.
International customers should allow for additional lead time, freight coordination, customs clearance and any duties, taxes or local charges that may apply in the destination country. These costs and responsibilities should be confirmed before the order is finalised.
For larger international projects, full-bundle or multi-slab supply may be available. This can be especially useful for designers, developers and trade professionals who need consistency across bathrooms, kitchens, hospitality spaces, feature walls or wider stone packages.
Starel Stones offers in-house fabrication options for customers who want a more complete stone service beyond slab supply. Our fabrication service is designed for projects that require precision cutting, finishing and made-to-measure stonework. This can include vanity tops, splashbacks, kitchen worktops, island tops, bath surrounds, shower walls, feature panels, table tops, shelves, niches, steps, risers and other bespoke stone details.
Working with our fabrication team allows you to move from material selection to finished stone element with greater clarity. Once the slab or material has been selected, we can review the intended use, dimensions, drawings, cut-outs, edge details, finish, access requirements and delivery destination. From there, we can prepare a quotation based on the material, fabrication complexity and project scope.
Fabrication is especially valuable when the stone needs to work across several parts of a room. A marble vanity top can be paired with a matching splashback. A slab selected for a kitchen island can be planned around vein direction, visible faces and edge treatment. A bathroom scheme can be developed with coordinated stone surfaces, from wall panels and bath surrounds to shelves and niche details. Each material is assessed according to its use. Marble offers natural veining and timeless movement, but requires careful sealing and maintenance. Quartz is a practical choice for high-use worktops and commercial surfaces. Travertine brings warmth, texture and architectural softness. Onyx is best treated as a feature material, often used for decorative panels, powder rooms, bars and backlit stone applications.
All fabrication work is quote-based. Final pricing depends on the selected slab, required cuts, measurements, edge profiles, cut-outs, polishing, finishing, handling and delivery. Production should only begin once the specification has been confirmed, the quote has been approved and any required payment terms have been met.
For accurate pricing, please provide drawings, measurements, site photographs, product references and any design requirements when submitting your enquiry. Where needed, our team can advise on the most suitable material, finish and fabrication route for your project.
If you already have a fabricator, Starel can supply slabs directly to them. If you would like Starel to handle fabrication, our team can guide you through the next steps and prepare a tailored quote.
Backorder products are available to order, but are not currently held for immediate dispatch.
These items usually have a lead time of 6–12 weeks. Minimum order quantities may also apply on selected products.
Once your order is placed, we will reserve your item and keep you updated on availability. If you are working to a specific deadline, please contact us before ordering.
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