Petrographic description
Bateig Blanca is a Sandstone quarried in Spain, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICESSA00517. Its dominant tone is beige & cream.
Like every sandstone, 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, sawn, sandblasted, bush-hammered, split-face. Typical applications: exterior paving, façades, garden walls, rustic interiors.
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.
Bateig Blanca: complete guide
Overview
Bateig Blanca is the light variety of Alicante calcarenite, with a light beige background and a very fine grain. It is valued for its brightness and even appearance over large surfaces.
History and origin
Like the other varieties of Bateig, it is quarried in the province of Alicante, in Spain. It is a fine-grained sedimentary stone, traditionally used in architecture for façades, portals and decoration. Its workability also makes it suitable for turned elements and complex profiles. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request, as slabs or finished pieces.
Appearance
The background is light beige, almost ivory, with a homogeneous grain and occasional darker specks or thin veins. Differences in tone between slabs are limited. Honed, it has a warm, soft look; bush-hammered or sandblasted, it is lighter and matt, suitable for outdoor use.
Uses
It is used for façade cladding, interior walls, fireplaces, columns, cornices and carved furnishings. Indoors it can be laid as flooring in rooms with moderate traffic; it is not very suitable for worktops or areas with standing water.
Care and maintenance
Clean with water and neutral soap, without anti-limescale products or bleach. A stain-proofing impregnator limits the absorption of oil and coloured liquids, to which the light tone is particularly sensitive.
- Classification
- calcarenite (sandy limestone)
- Density
- approx. 2,100-2,300 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 3-4
- Water absorption
- medium to high
- Main use
- façades, fireplaces, finished elements
- Acid resistance
- low: avoid lemon, vinegar and anti-limescale products
FAQ
Is Bateig Blanca suitable for outdoor use?
Sandstone: a classic outdoor stone for paving and walls. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Bateig Blanca per m²?
Indicative price from €155/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 Bateig Blanca 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.
