Carstone is a versatile natural stone sourced from the United Kingdom, known for its subtle grey hue and fine, uniform grain. The stone displays minimal veining, giving it a smooth, contemporary appearance that complements both modern and traditional design schemes. Its durability and resistance to abrasion make it ideal for high-traffic areas such as flooring, wall cladding, and countertops. Carstone can be finished in a polished, honed, or brushed texture, allowing architects and designers to tailor the look to specific project requirements. Marmi di Carrara supplies Carstone in large blocks, ready-to-cut slabs of 2–3 cm thickness, and offers custom cut-to-size services, with photographs of actual slabs available before purchase to ensure quality and consistency.
Petrographic description
Typically grey.
Carstone is a Other stones quarried in United Kingdom, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICGBOT00924. Its dominant tone is grey.
Like every other stones, 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, flamed where suitable. Typical applications: floors, cladding, tops and decorative elements according to the stone's properties.
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 Carstone suitable for outdoor use?
Other stones: to be assessed on the specific stone. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Carstone 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 Carstone 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.
