Burdur Brown is a Turkish limestone quarried in the Burdur region of Turkey, valued for its warm brown background crossed by lighter calcite veins. Its fine, compact grain and tonal depth make it a popular choice for interior flooring, wall cladding, bathroom surfaces and decorative features, where it brings a sober, elegant character. The stone responds well to polishing, which enriches the brown colour and highlights the veining, while honed, brushed or sandblasted finishes suit more technical or exterior applications. Marmi di Carrara supplies Burdur Brown as blocks, slabs in 2 and 3 cm thicknesses and cut-to-size pieces, with photos of the actual slabs sent before purchase.
Petrographic description
Burdur Brown is a brown limestone with calcite veins. It is composed of calcite minerals with grain sizes varying between 1 and 4 microns.
Burdur Brown is a Limestone quarried in Turkey, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICTRLS00023. Its dominant tone is brown, with a veined texture.
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.
Burdur Brown: complete guide
Overview
Burdur Brown is a Turkish marble in a warm, deep brown colour with lighter veins. It is chosen for welcoming spaces and to create contrasts with light-coloured stones.
History and origin
It comes from the province of Burdur in south-western Turkey, an area where limestones and marbles are quarried in various shades of beige and brown. It is distributed on the international market in slabs and tiles for interiors. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is medium or dark brown, with beige, golden or white veins distributed irregularly. Colour and pattern vary between batches, from warmer to cooler tones. Polished, it looks rich and glossy; honed or antiqued, it takes on a rustic, textured appearance.
Uses
Suitable for floors, cladding, bathrooms, interior stairs, fireplaces and borders. It lends itself well to floors in combination with beige or cream marbles. Not well suited to exteriors exposed to frost or to kitchen worktops.
Care and maintenance
Clean with neutral detergents; on dark backgrounds limescale marks and acid etching are more noticeable. Apply an impregnating sealer and, on polished finishes, a protective wax. Dry standing water in bathrooms.
- Classification
- commercial marble (polishable compact limestone)
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,700 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 3
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- interiors
- Acid resistance
- low: sensitive to lemon, vinegar and limescale removers
FAQ
Is Burdur Brown 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 Burdur Brown 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 Burdur Brown 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.
