Alajärvi Schist is a high-quality slate sourced from various origins, known for its deep grey hue and subtle veining. The stone exhibits a fine-grained, uniform texture that lends itself to a range of applications, from flooring and wall cladding to countertops and decorative panels. Its natural durability and resistance to weathering make it ideal for both interior and exterior use. Marmi di Carrara supplies Alajärvi Schist in blocks and slabs of 2–3 cm thickness, ready for cutting to custom sizes. Photographs of actual slabs are available before purchase, ensuring transparency and confidence in your selection.
Petrographic description
Typically a grey slate with fine-grained texture.
Alajärvi Schist is a Slate quarried in Various origins, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference —. 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 Alajärvi Schist 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 Alajärvi Schist per m²?
Indicative price from €95/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 Alajärvi Schist 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.
