Banco DO Fundo is a distinctive limestone originating from Portugal, characterized by its whitish-grey to yellowish hue and coarse, bioclastic texture. This natural stone displays a unique oolitic structure with visible calcitic aggregates, offering a rustic yet elegant aesthetic. Its warm, earthy tones make it ideal for both interior flooring and exterior cladding, where its durability and natural character shine. Suitable for honed or split finishes to enhance its tactile quality, Banco DO Fundo adds organic warmth to modern and traditional designs. Marmi di Carrara supplies Banco DO Fundo in blocks, slabs, or cut-to-size pieces. We provide high-resolution photos of actual slabs before purchase, ensuring you select the exact Banco DO Fundo variation that fits your project requirements.
Petrographic description
Whitish-grey to whitish-yellow limestone with occasional light brownish tonality. It is coarsely bioclastic and oolitic, featuring abundant sparite and calcitic aggregates, classified as a calciclastic grainstone.
Banco DO Fundo is a Limestone quarried in Portugal, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICPTLS00490. Its dominant tone is white, with coarse grain and a oolitic / bioclastic texture.
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 Banco DO Fundo 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 Banco DO Fundo 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 Banco DO Fundo 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.
