Blue Olav is a striking blue marble quarried in Norway, prized for its deep, uniform colour and subtle, fine-grained texture. The stone displays a smooth, almost glassy surface with occasional soft veining that adds depth without overwhelming the primary hue. Its elegant appearance makes it ideal for high‑end applications such as wall cladding, flooring, countertops, and decorative panels in both residential and commercial projects. Recommended finishes include polished for a luminous shine or honed for a softer, matte look. Marmi di Carrara supplies Blue Olav in blocks and 2‑3 cm thick slabs, cut‑to‑size on request, with real‑project photos available before purchase.
Petrographic description
Typically a blue marble with a fine to medium grain.
Blue Olav is a Marble quarried in Norway, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICNOMA00101. Its dominant tone is blue.
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.
FAQ
Is Blue Olav 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 Blue Olav per m²?
Indicative price from €165/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 Blue Olav 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.
