Petrographic description
Ash Rose is a Granite quarried in Canada, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICCAGR00074. Its dominant tone is pink & rose.
Like every granite, 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: polished, honed, flamed, bush-hammered, leathered. Typical applications: kitchen worktops, exterior cladding and paving, stairs, monuments, high-traffic floors.
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.
Ash Rose Granite: the complete guide
Overview
Ash Rose is a granite with a speckled light pink background, delicate and uniform in appearance. It is a choice for those who want a warm but soft tone with the performance of a granite.
History and origin
Ash Rose is a material found on the international market under an English trade name, which does not in itself indicate its origin. Light pink granites are traditionally used in construction, paving and funerary art. Availability and characteristics must be checked by batch. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is light pink, dotted with grey and dark grains that give a speckled effect. The grain is relatively regular, with moderate variation between slabs. Polishing gives a livelier tone, while flaming lightens it towards pinkish grey.
Uses
Suitable for floors, stairs, cladding, and kitchen and bathroom worktops. Outdoors it is suitable for paving, steps and street furniture with a flamed or bush-hammered finish. It is also widely used for memorials and headstones.
Care and maintenance
Neutral detergent and water for routine cleaning. Outdoors a water repellent limits dirt and deposits. In kitchens a periodic stain-proofing treatment is useful.
- Classification
- commercial granite (silicate rock)
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,600-2,650 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 6-7
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- interiors and exteriors
- Acid resistance
- good
FAQ
Is Ash Rose suitable for outdoor use?
Granite: excellent for façades, paving and stairs in any climate. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Ash Rose per m²?
Indicative price from €70/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 Ash Rose 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.
