Ballinasloe limestone originates from the rich sedimentary formations of Ireland, offering a warm palette of beige and cream that suits both contemporary and traditional interiors. The stone displays a uniform, fine‑grained texture with subtle linear veining, providing a calm, natural backdrop for flooring, wall cladding, and bathroom applications. Its consistent density makes it ideal for honed, polished, or brushed finishes, depending on the desired aesthetic. Marmi di Carrara supplies Ballinasloe in robust blocks and precision‑cut slabs of 2–3 cm thickness, with the option of custom cut‑to‑size; high‑resolution photos of actual slabs are available before purchase.
Petrographic description
Typically a fine‑grained, homogeneous limestone with beige to cream tones.
Ballinasloe is a Limestone quarried in Ireland, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICIELS00109. Its dominant tone is beige & cream.
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 Ballinasloe 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 Ballinasloe per m²?
Indicative price from €110/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 Ballinasloe 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.
