Azul Ferreiras is a distinctive blue limestone sourced from Portugal, renowned for its elegant, subtle coloration and fine grain. The stone exhibits a gentle, almost translucent blue tone that can be accentuated by a satin or polished finish, making it ideal for both interior and exterior applications such as flooring, wall cladding, countertops, and decorative panels. Its durability and resistance to weathering allow for use in high-traffic areas and outdoor façades. Marmi di Carrara supplies Azul Ferreiras in high-quality blocks and slabs of 2–3 cm thickness, offering cut-to-size services and detailed photographs of actual slabs before purchase, ensuring architects and designers receive precise, reliable material for their projects.
Petrographic description
Typically a fine-grained limestone with a subtle blue hue.
Azul Ferreiras is a Limestone quarried in Portugal, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICPTLS00203. Its dominant tone is blue.
Like every limestone, 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: honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered, split-face. Typical applications: interior and exterior floors, façades, pool surrounds, garden design, carved elements.
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 Azul Ferreiras suitable for outdoor use?
Limestone: suitable for façades and paving in temperate climates with a honed, brushed or bush-hammered finish. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Azul Ferreiras per m²?
Indicative price from €100/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 Azul Ferreiras 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.
