Chitas is a premium limestone quarried in Portugal, celebrated for its elegant beige and cream hues. This natural stone offers a uniform appearance with minimal veining, making it a versatile choice for sophisticated interiors. Its fine grain structure allows for a smooth finish, suitable for flooring, wall cladding, and bathroom applications. Marmi di Carrara supplies Chitas limestone in blocks, slabs (2/3 cm), and cut-to-size pieces, ensuring quality and authenticity. Each slab is photographed before purchase, guaranteeing that you receive exactly what you select. Discover the timeless beauty of Portuguese Chitas for your next project.
Petrographic description
Chitas is a fine-grained limestone originating from Portugal, characterized by its homogeneous beige and cream matrix.
Chitas is a Limestone quarried in Portugal, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICPTLS00188. 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 Chitas 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 Chitas per m²?
Indicative price from €120/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 Chitas 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.
