Doulting limestone originates from the United Kingdom and is celebrated for its consistent, refined appearance. This natural stone features a beige and cream palette with a fine, uniform grain and minimal veining, making it an excellent choice for classical and contemporary interiors. Its durability and elegant aesthetic suit cladding, flooring, and interior paneling. Available in polished or honed finishes, it offers versatility for architects seeking timeless appeal. Marmi di Carrara, an Italian specialist since 1956, supplies Doulting through carefully selected blocks and slabs (2 cm or 3 cm thick), providing cut-to-size solutions and real slab photographs to ensure quality before purchase. Each Doulting piece reflects UK craftsmanship and geology.
Petrographic description
Doulting is a fine-grained, fossiliferous limestone of late Jurassic age. It typically presents a homogeneous texture with subtle cream to beige tones and occasional shell fragments.
Doulting is a Limestone quarried in United Kingdom, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICGBLS00439. 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 Doulting 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 Doulting per m²?
Indicative price from €110/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 Doulting 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.
