Akbarred Slate is a natural grey slate quarried in India. The stone displays a uniform, fine grain with occasional subtle veining that adds depth without compromising its sleek appearance. Its robust nature makes it ideal for flooring, wall cladding, outdoor paving and landscape applications. The stone works well with honed, brushed or polished finishes, each highlighting its natural texture. Marmi di Carrara supplies Akbarred Slate in blocks and 2‑3 cm thick slabs, offering cut‑to‑size services and providing high‑resolution photos of the actual slabs before purchase, ensuring architects and designers can select with confidence.
Petrographic description
Typical grey slate with fine, even grain and occasional subtle veining.
Akbarred Slate is a Slate quarried in India, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICINSL00078. Its dominant tone is grey.
Like every slate, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: natural cleft, honed, brushed, calibrated. Typical applications: roofing, floors, wall cladding, pool surrounds, kitchen tops.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
FAQ
Is Akbarred Slate suitable for outdoor use?
Slate: well suited to roofing, cladding and paving. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Akbarred Slate per m²?
Indicative price from €115/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Akbarred Slate shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
