Biancone Tirreno is a premium Italian limestone renowned for its pure white tone and uniform texture. Originating from the central Apuan marble districts of Italy, this stone offers a subtle, elegant appearance with minimal veining, making it a versatile choice for both interior and exterior applications. Its fine grain allows for a range of finishes, including polished, honed, and brushed, which enhance its natural brightness and sophistication. Common uses include flooring, wall cladding, countertops, and bath surrounds, providing a clean and timeless aesthetic. Marmi di Carrara supplies Biancone Tirreno in blocks and finished slabs (2/3 cm), alongside custom cut-to-size solutions. We provide high-resolution photos of the actual slabs before purchase to ensure transparency and precision for architects, designers, and stone buyers.
Petrographic description
Biancone Tirreno is a fine-grained limestone of Italian origin, characterized by a homogeneous, compact structure and a consistent white matrix.
Biancone Tirreno is a Limestone quarried in Italy, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICITLS00547. Its dominant tone is white.
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 Biancone Tirreno 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 Biancone Tirreno 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 Biancone Tirreno 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.
