Bardiglio Gioia is a fine Italian marble that showcases a subtle grey palette with delicate veining, offering a sophisticated and understated elegance. Originating from the renowned Carrara quarries, this stone combines the classic allure of Carrara marble with a slightly darker tone, making it ideal for both contemporary and traditional design projects. Its fine grain and consistent texture allow for a range of finishes, from polished to honed, and it performs exceptionally well in high-traffic areas, bathrooms, and luxury interiors. Marmi di Carrara supplies Bardiglio Gioia in blocks, 2–3 cm slabs, and cut-to-size pieces, and provides detailed photographs of actual slabs before purchase to ensure transparency and confidence for architects, designers, and stone buyers.
Petrographic description
Typically grey marble.
Bardiglio Gioia is a Marble quarried in Italy, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICITMA00946. Its dominant tone is grey.
Like every marble, 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, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered (exterior). Typical applications: interior floors and walls, bathrooms, vanity tops, stairs, fireplaces, furniture and sculpture.
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.
Bardiglio Imperiale marble: the complete guide
Overview
Bardiglio Imperiale is a blue-grey marble from the Apuan Alps with darker, wavy veins. Elegant and understated, it is one of the most appreciated greys for floors and bathrooms.
History and origin
Bardiglio is the grey variety of Apuan marble, quarried for centuries alongside Carrara whites and used in historic floors, often in a checkerboard with white. Imperiale stands out for its bolder pattern and bluish reflections. It is one of Marmi di Carrara's exclusive materials.
Appearance
A grey background with blue hues, crossed by dark grey and anthracite veins, parallel or wavy. Polished, the blue tones come out strongly; honed, it becomes a softer, more contemporary grey. Variation between slabs is medium.
Uses
Excellent for floors, even in large formats, bathroom cladding, stairs, vanity tops, thresholds and window sills. It is classic in checkerboards with Carrara whites and modern in large honed slabs. It takes every finish, including brushed and bush-hammered.
Care and maintenance
Clean with neutral detergents; avoid acids and abrasives. Grey hides everyday dirt well, but acid marks remain visible on a polished surface: honed is better for heavily used surfaces. A protective treatment is recommended.
- Compressive strength
- about 1,385 kg/cm² (company data sheet)
- Flexural strength
- about 215 kg/cm²
- Density
- about 2,695 kg/m³
- Mohs hardness
- about 3
- Availability
- limited
- Main use
- interiors
FAQ
Is Bardiglio Gioia suitable for outdoor use?
Marble: suitable for façades and shaded areas with a honed or bush-hammered finish; polished surfaces lose their gloss outdoors. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Bardiglio Gioia 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 Bardiglio Gioia 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.
