Carlow is a distinguished limestone originating from Ireland, prized for its warm beige and cream tones. This natural stone features a fine, consistent grain that provides a soft, elegant aesthetic ideal for both interior and exterior applications. Its neutral palette allows it to blend seamlessly with various architectural styles, from modern minimalist designs to traditional heritage projects. Carlow is highly versatile, suitable for flooring, wall cladding, and decorative elements. It accepts a range of finishes, including honed, polished, and brushed textures, to suit specific design requirements. Marmi di Carrara supplies Carlow in blocks, standard slabs of 2 or 3 cm, and cut-to-size pieces. We provide high-resolution photos of actual slabs before purchase to ensure you select the exact shade and pattern of this Irish limestone.
Petrographic description
Carlow is a limestone from Ireland, typically presenting a warm beige and cream palette with a fine, uniform grain.
Carlow is a Limestone quarried in Ireland, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICIELS00097. Its dominant tone is beige & cream.
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 Carlow 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 Carlow per m²?
Indicative price from €90/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 Carlow 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.
