Product Overview

MSI Diana Royal 24" x 24" x 3cm Sandblasted & Brushed Marble Paver brings soft Mediterranean warmth and expressive natural veining to patios, pool surrounds, courtyards, walkways, and outdoor living spaces. Quarried in Turkey, Diana Royal marble features a creamy beige foundation accented by taupe movement, warm mineral markings, and naturally varied veining.

The sandblasted and brushed finish creates a softly textured, low-sheen surface that complements both traditional and contemporary landscapes. Its substantial 24" square format creates a spacious architectural grid with fewer joints than smaller pavers, making it especially effective across large terraces and pool areas.

At approximately 3 cm thick, this product is designed as a natural-stone paver rather than a conventional thin indoor tile. It may be dry-laid over a properly engineered aggregate base or wet-set over a suitable concrete substrate, depending on site conditions and the approved installation system.

Technical Specifications

Diana Royal is genuine natural marble. Differences in color, veining, mineral markings, surface texture, edge character, and exact dimensions are expected and contribute to the individuality of the finished installation.

Recommended Applications

• Pool Surrounds: The creamy beige palette creates a soft transition between blue water and surrounding landscaping.

• Outdoor Patios: Provides an elegant natural-stone surface for dining, seating, and entertainment areas.

• Courtyards and Terraces: The 24" square format creates a clean, spacious grid across larger architectural settings.

• Garden Walkways: Introduces natural color and movement between landscaped areas.

• Outdoor Kitchens: Coordinates well with stone veneer, stucco, wood cabinetry, and stainless-steel appliances.

• Mudrooms and Interior Transition Areas: MSI identifies Diana Royal pavers for both interior and exterior applications.

• Residential Hardscapes: Suitable for pedestrian areas installed over an appropriately designed supporting base.

MSI’s published commercial-application fields are inconsistent, listing “Commercial: No” and “Heavy Commercial: Yes.” Commercial installations should therefore receive written manufacturer and project-engineer approval before specification.

A project-specific slip evaluation is also recommended for pool decks and other wet walking surfaces because MSI does not publish a DCOF value for this natural-marble paver.

Installation & Handling Guidelines

⚠️ IMPORTANT: NATURAL MARBLE EXTERIOR INSTALLATION

Marble is porous and naturally variable. The complete installation must account for drainage, substrate movement, moisture exposure, climate, staining, and freeze-thaw conditions.

• Inspect Before Installation: Examine all material while dry and under the project’s lighting. Do not install pieces with unacceptable damage or characteristics.

• Blend Multiple Crates: Draw pavers from several crates or pallets to distribute lighter, darker, quieter, and more heavily veined pieces throughout the project.

• Dry-Lay the Pattern: Arrange the pavers before installation to balance the natural veining and prevent concentrated areas of similar color.

• Base Preparation: Dry-laid installations require a properly graded and compacted aggregate base designed for the soil, climate, drainage, and anticipated loads.

• Wet-Set Installation: When installing over concrete, use a white mortar system specifically approved for exterior natural marble and the installation environment. Gray mortar may affect the appearance of light-colored stone.

• Mortar Coverage: Wet-set exterior installations require substantially complete mortar coverage with fully supported edges and corners.

• Drainage: Slope the finished surface away from structures and prevent water from becoming trapped beneath or on top of the pavers.

• Joint Width: Select the joint width after evaluating the actual dimensional and edge variation. Natural-stone pavers should not be installed with joints intended for precisely rectified porcelain.

• Movement Accommodation: Provide perimeter, change-of-plane, and field movement joints according to TCNA EJ171 and applicable construction requirements.

• Pre-Sealing: Consider applying a penetrating natural-stone sealer before joint filling or grouting. Test the sealer first to evaluate any color or surface change.

• Freeze-Thaw Conditions: Exterior suitability depends on climate, drainage, stone absorption, base construction, and installation method. Obtain local professional approval in freeze-thaw environments.

• Cutting Safety: Wet-cut with a diamond blade designed for natural stone. Do not dry-cut or grind because marble fabrication can release respirable crystalline-silica dust.

• Order Allowance: Add approximately 10–15% for cuts, natural variation, breakage, installation waste, and future repairs.

Care & Maintenance

• Clean with water and a neutral-pH cleaner formulated for natural marble.

• Avoid vinegar, muriatic acid, acidic masonry cleaners, and abrasive chemicals, which can etch or discolor the stone.

• Remove leaves, soil, food, oil, pool chemicals, and strongly pigmented spills promptly.

• Use a soft-bristle brush for textured areas and rinse away all cleaning residue.

• Avoid aggressive close-range pressure washing that could damage the marble, joints, or setting bed.

• Apply a breathable penetrating natural-stone sealer according to the sealer manufacturer’s instructions.

• Test enhancing sealers carefully because they may deepen the marble’s beige and taupe tones.

• Avoid deicing salts unless the stone, installation system, and sealer manufacturers specifically approve their use.

Design Profile

• Aesthetic Inspiration: Mediterranean estate, organic modern, European courtyard, coastal resort, and warm contemporary.

• Color Character: Creamy beige with taupe, warm gray, and naturally varied marble veining.

• Surface Character: Sandblasted, brushed, softly textured, and low-sheen.

• Format Advantage: The large 24" square scale creates an open, orderly appearance with fewer visible joints.

• Complementary Materials: Diana Royal coping, creamy stucco, walnut, teak, limestone veneer, and warm concrete.

• Complementary Metals: Aged bronze, matte black, brushed stainless steel, and champagne bronze.

• Suggested Joint Colors: Warm beige, sand, light taupe, or a compatible natural-stone jointing material.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diana Royal limestone or marble?

Diana Royal is genuine natural marble from Turkey. It should not be described as Mayra White limestone.

What is the correct manufacturer SKU?

The correct MSI item number is LPAVMDIAROY2424SB.

Is the finish only sandblasted?

MSI lists the finish as Sandblasted/Brushed. Including both finish treatments provides the most accurate product description.

How much area does one paver cover?

A nominal 24" × 24" paver covers approximately four square feet before accounting for joints, cuts, and installation waste.

Can Diana Royal be installed around a swimming pool?

Yes. MSI recommends the collection for pool areas. Because no published DCOF value is available, wet-area traction should be evaluated for the specific project.

Does this marble require sealing?

Sealing is recommended, particularly around pools, outdoor kitchens, dining areas, and locations exposed to landscaping residue or frequent moisture.

Can it be installed in freeze-thaw climates?

Suitability depends on the climate, drainage, stone absorption, supporting base, setting materials, and installation design. Obtain local professional approval before installation in freeze-thaw regions.

Will all Diana Royal pavers look identical?

No. MSI classifies Diana Royal as having medium variation. Differences in beige tone, veining, mineral markings, and surface movement are inherent characteristics of natural marble.