Chandolin is a natural limestone quarried in France, renowned for its striking red colour set against a subtle beige background. The stone presents a uniform grain with occasional soft veining that adds depth without overwhelming the dominant hue. Its warm palette makes Chandolin ideal for interior applications such as flooring, wall cladding, and countertops, as well as for exterior facades where a bold yet natural statement is desired. The limestone works well in honed, polished, or brushed finishes, allowing designers to tailor the surface to the project’s aesthetic. Marmi di Carrari supplies Chandolin in blocks and 2‑3 cm thick slabs, cut‑to‑size, with high‑resolution photos of actual slabs available before purchase.
Petrographic description
Red limestone with a beige background, displaying a warm reddish hue interlaced with lighter beige tones.
Chandolin is a Limestone quarried in France, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICFRLS03258. Its dominant tone is red.
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 Chandolin 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 Chandolin 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 Chandolin 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.
