Finnish Black is a premium sandstone sourced directly from Finland, renowned for its striking depth and uniformity. This natural stone features a rich, jet-black hue with a fine, consistent grain that offers a sophisticated, monolithic appearance ideal for contemporary designs. Often selected for its durability and aesthetic versatility, it serves as an excellent choice for flooring, wall cladding, and high-traffic commercial spaces. The stone accepts both honed and polished finishes, enhancing its sleek, modern character. At Marmi di Carrara, we supply Finnish Black in raw blocks, precision-cut slabs in 2 cm and 3 cm thicknesses, and custom cut-to-size pieces. We provide high-resolution photos of the actual slabs available before purchase, ensuring transparency and confidence in your selection of this distinctive Finnish sandstone.
Petrographic description
Finnish Black is a dense, fine-grained sedimentary sandstone originating from Finland. It typically presents a uniform, deep black coloration with minimal veining, characterized by a consistent and compact mineral composition.
Finnish Black is a Sandstone quarried in Finland, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICFISA00033. Its dominant tone is black.
Like every sandstone, 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, sawn, sandblasted, bush-hammered, split-face. Typical applications: exterior paving, façades, garden walls, rustic interiors.
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 Finnish Black suitable for outdoor use?
Sandstone: a classic outdoor stone for paving and walls. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Finnish Black 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 Finnish Black 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.
