Blaxter is a natural sandstone from the United Kingdom, characterised by a warm palette of beige and cream tones. The stone displays a uniform, fine grain with subtle linear veining that adds depth without overwhelming the surface. Its consistent texture makes it suitable for both polished and honed finishes, ideal for flooring, wall cladding, and outdoor applications such as paving and landscaping. Marmi di Carrara supplies Blaxter in blocks and 2‑3 cm thick slabs, offering cut‑to‑size services and providing photographs of actual slabs before purchase to ensure confidence in the selection.
Petrographic description
Typically a fine‑grained beige to cream sandstone.
Blaxter is a Sandstone quarried in United Kingdom, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICGBSA00056. 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.
FAQ
Is Blaxter 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 Blaxter per m²?
Indicative price from €85/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 Blaxter 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.
