Mollejón from Deco Rock Costa Rica

Mollejón Natural Stone in Costa Rica

Mollejón is the most porous natural stone we carry — and the most rewarding when it is sealed properly.

Mollejón is more porous than coralina and carries the highest maintenance of the range. It only holds up long term with a high-quality topping sealer over a penetrating base coat — an investment that can approach the cost of the stone itself, and the thing that makes the difference. Best on vertical walls. It can also be ground and polished to a fine finish and sealed, which gives a high-end polished floor in rectangular format with no grout. Never pressure-wash it hard: aggressive pressure lifts the sealer and opens the pores.

Typical uses: vertical walls, facades, columns and polished interior floors. Request a quote · installation guide · for architects & builders.

The range

12 Mollejón options

Installing stone veneer in Costa Rica

Installation

It goes on over render, like tile

Natural stone is set piece by piece over a clean, cured render. Dry-laying a section first lets you balance tone and shape before anything is fixed.

Frequently asked questions

What is Mollejón?

Mollejón is porous calcareous stone, quarried in Costa Rica and supplied by Deco Rock cut to order. Mollejón is the most porous natural stone we carry — and the most rewarding when it is sealed properly.

How does Mollejón perform in humidity?

Mollejón is more porous than coralina and carries the highest maintenance of the range. It only holds up long term with a high-quality topping sealer over a penetrating base coat — an investment that can approach the cost of the stone itself, and the thing that makes the difference. Best on vertical walls. It can also be ground and polished to a fine finish and sealed, which gives a high-end polished floor in rectangular format with no grout. Never pressure-wash it hard: aggressive pressure lifts the sealer and opens the pores.

Is natural stone cheaper than manufactured stone veneer?

In Costa Rica, yes — natural stone is genuinely cheaper upfront than our manufactured stone veneer. Manufactured is the premium choice, bought for the design control and the matching corner pieces rather than to save money.

What formats and finishes are available?

Irregular, rectangular multi-use and thin veneer panel formats, in rustic or polished finishes. The stone changes character considerably with the finish, so ask for samples.

In short

Mollejón is the most porous natural stone we carry — and the most rewarding when it is sealed properly. Made in Costa Rica by Deco Rock — 12 options, quotes.

Planning a project in Mollejón?

Send us the measurements and we will come back with a quote — flats and corner pieces priced separately.