Black marble in Pakistan costs PKR 75 to PKR 360 per sq.ft for material only, at rates checked on 11 November 2026. Silky Black runs PKR 75 to PKR 110 per sq.ft and suits borders, stairs, and contrast accents, while Black and Gold runs PKR 220 to PKR 360 per sq.ft by grade. Fitting, cement, and polishing add roughly PKR 95 to PKR 155 per sq.ft on top of the material rate.
The table below gives the grade prices from the live Silky Black marble and Black and Gold marble variety pages, checked 11 November 2026. Prices are material only, per square foot, ex-factory Karachi, for standard flooring tiles. Natural stone varies by slab, so treat each range as a market range for that grade, not a fixed price for every tile.
| Black Marble Variety | Commercial (Grade C) | Standard (Grade B) | Premium / Select (Grade A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silky Black | PKR 75 - 85/sq.ft | PKR 85 - 95/sq.ft | PKR 95 - 110/sq.ft (Premium) |
| Black and Gold | PKR 220 - 270/sq.ft | PKR 270 - 300/sq.ft | PKR 300 - 360/sq.ft (Premium Select) |
Source basis: Silky Black and Black and Gold variety pages, "prices updated October 2026", per sq.ft, ex-factory Karachi. Final price depends on slab selection — no two slabs are identical.
The table below reproduces the Black and Gold row from TaveraMarble's live Pakistan marble price list. These are material-only rates by cut size, not by grade. The grade table above is the more recent check (variety pages, October 2026); the size table below is the live price index, whose rates were live on 30 September 2026. A 12x12 Standard rate and a Grade B rate will not always match, because they describe the same market from different angles — get your exact grade and size quoted in writing before ordering. Silky Black has no row in the price index, so only its variety-page grade prices above apply.
| Stone Variety | Standard 12"x12" Tile | Calibrated 12"x24" (18mm) | Gangsaw Slabs (24"x24"+) | Stair Steps (Running Ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black and Gold (Michelangelo) | PKR 240 - 290/sq.ft | PKR 340 - 450/sq.ft | PKR 450 - 580/sq.ft | PKR 480 - 620/ft |
Source basis: TaveraMarble live price list, rates live 30 September 2026. Note the comparison tables on the two variety pages show older summary ranges (Black and Gold PKR 150 - 250 and Silky Black PKR 70 - 110) — the grade tables above are the more recent October 2026 check and are the figures to budget from.
Black marble costs more outside Karachi. Karachi is the factory gate, next to the Manghopir processing mills; Lahore and Rawalpindi add freight on top of factory-gate rates. The Black and Gold rates below are Grade B, 24"x24" tiles, from the live variety page (October 2026). For Silky Black, the variety page gives the Karachi factory-gate Grade B rate plus a transit freight figure of about PKR 15 to PKR 25 per sq.ft to other cities — the other-city figures below are that Karachi rate plus freight, marked as estimates.
| City | Black and Gold (Grade B) | Silky Black (Grade B) |
|---|---|---|
| Karachi (factory gate) | PKR 270 - 300/sq.ft | PKR 85 - 95/sq.ft |
| Lahore | PKR 285 - 315/sq.ft | PKR 100 - 120/sq.ft (est.) |
| Islamabad / Rawalpindi | PKR 295 - 325/sq.ft | PKR 100 - 120/sq.ft (est.) |
| Peshawar / Multan | PKR 280 - 310/sq.ft | PKR 100 - 120/sq.ft (est.) |
Stairs and kitchen work is priced separately. For Black and Gold, 30mm bullnosed stair treads run PKR 430 - 450 per step, and 30mm fabricated kitchen countertop slabs run PKR 430 - 450 per sq.ft (variety page, October 2026). For Silky Black, stair treads in single-piece 12"x48" format are priced per step on quote, and kitchen countertop slabs typically cost 3 to 4 times the flooring rate because of the 30mm thickness and edge fabrication — no fixed per-step figure is published for Silky Black, so get it quoted. For export buyers, Black and Gold runs USD 150 - 180 per sqm FOB Karachi for 20mm calibrated slabs, Grade A/B, with a minimum order of one 20ft container (about 400 sqm); Silky Black export rates are quoted on request.
Four factors explain most of the gap between a PKR 75 tile and a PKR 360 tile. Variety comes first: Black and Gold is a selective stone — only lots with bold, continuous gold veining on a jet-black base make the top grades — while Silky Black is quarried in larger volumes as a solid black stone. Grade comes second: within one variety, a uniform, low-variation lot costs more than a mixed lot — Black and Gold alone spans PKR 220 to PKR 360 per sq.ft across its three grades. Size and thickness come third: calibrated 12x24 tiles at 18mm and gangsaw slabs cost more than standard 12x12 tiles, because cutting, calibration, and transport all rise with size. Finish comes fourth: a mirror-polish, book-matched lot costs more than a standard honed lot, and hand-selected slabs with uniform veining sit at the top of each variety's range. Transport is the extra factor for buyers outside Karachi: Lahore and Rawalpindi add roughly PKR 15 to PKR 25 per sq.ft in freight for Silky Black, and Black and Gold's own city table shows a similar uplift.
Buyers most often compare these two. Quick verdict: choose Silky Black for clean, modern contrast — a solid deep-black stone at a practical price, used for borders, stairs, and feature accents against white marble. Choose Black and Gold for maximum drama — a jet-black base with gold veining, the stone used in hotel lobbies, drawing rooms, and book-matched feature walls. Both are dark marbles that need sealing, and both vary by slab — no two slabs are ever identical.
| Feature | Silky Black | Black and Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Price (PKR/sq ft, by grade) | 75 – 110 | 220 – 360 |
| Base colour | Solid deep black | Jet black |
| Veining | Minimal, subtle | Dramatic gold-amber streaks |
| Best for | Borders, stairs, modern minimal interiors | Feature walls, luxury lobbies, countertops |
| Origin (as listed on variety pages) | KPK / Balochistan | Lasbela, Balochistan |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Brushed | Polished, Honed |
| Thickness | 16–18mm tiles; 25mm stairs; 30mm counters | 15–18mm tiles; 20mm slabs; 30mm stairs |
A material-only rate is only part of a floor budget. The live price list breaks the finished cost into four parts: raw stone material, cement and bonding sand at PKR 25 to PKR 35 per sq.ft, stonemason fitting labour at PKR 40 to PKR 50 per sq.ft for a straight layout (PKR 55 to PKR 70 for diagonal patterns), and machine diamond grinding and chemical polish at PKR 30 to PKR 40 per sq.ft. Together, fitting and polishing add roughly PKR 95 to PKR 155 per sq.ft to a material-only quote. On that basis, a Silky Black Grade B floor finishes at roughly PKR 180 to PKR 250 per sq.ft, and a Black and Gold Grade B floor at roughly PKR 365 to PKR 455 per sq.ft, before transport and wastage. For a 1,000 sq.ft floor, that is the difference between a PKR 85,000 to PKR 95,000 material bill for Silky Black Grade B and a roughly PKR 180,000 to PKR 250,000 finished floor. Always get the finished figure in writing: a material-only quote that looks cheap can still end expensive once fitting and polish are added.
Check colour consistency across several tiles from the same lot, not just the display piece — black stone shows tone shift and white patches more than lighter stone, and for Black and Gold the top grade is defined by a consistent jet-black base with bold continuous gold veining and no white patches. Look for pinholes, cracks, and vein breaks, and check thickness with a straight edge: calibrated tiles should sit flat without rocking. Ask the seller, in writing, for the variety, grade, size, thickness, and finish, and for whether the quoted rate is material-only or fitted. Ask what is excluded: fitting, fabrication, transport, and polishing are often separate, and fitting and fabrication can add substantially to a material-only quote. For Black and Gold, confirm the veining pattern across the lot, since the gold veining can contain softer calcite zones. Finally, compare the same size and grade across sellers: a 12x12 rate compared with a 12x24 rate is not a comparison at all.
Silky Black marble slab, polished finish. Photo: Tavera Marble.
Black marble is calcium carbonate, so acids etch it: toilet cleaners, undiluted vinegar, and citrus left standing can dull the polish. Sealing and prompt cleaning reduce that risk but do not remove it, and no honest seller can promise a black marble floor that never stains. Black stone also absorbs heat: it can get uncomfortably hot underfoot in direct sun, so it is not recommended for sun-exposed flooring, and Grade C Silky Black is best kept to shaded outdoor areas. The variety page lists Silky Black water absorption at 0.14–0.28% — low for marble — but it still needs sealing, annually on kitchen counters, because oils and acids can dull the polish over time. Sealed properly, it stays deep black for decades, and any dulling from dust or harsh cleaners is reversible through professional diamond grinding and crystallization polishing. For Black and Gold, the gold veining can contain softer calcite zones, so avoid abrasive pads on honed finishes and use a penetrating sealer for kitchen applications. For wet areas, discuss slip resistance and sealing with your fitter before ordering, since a high-polish finish behaves differently underfoot when wet.
Related reading: Silky Black marble price and grades, Black and Gold marble price and grades, the live Pakistan marble price list, marble prices in Karachi, marble prices in Lahore, and marble polishing rates and process.
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