Floresta is a fine-grained sandstone sourced from Spain, known for its warm beige and cream tones that give it a subtle, natural elegance. The stone displays a fine, uniform grain with occasional gentle veining, making it versatile for both interior and exterior applications. Floresta is ideal for flooring, wall cladding, countertops, and decorative facades, and it responds well to polished, honed, or brushed finishes. Marmi di Carrara supplies Floresta in large blocks, ready-to-cut slabs of 2–3 cm thickness, and offers custom cuts to exact dimensions. Before purchase, clients can view high-resolution photos of actual slabs to ensure the stone meets their design expectations.
Petrographic description
Typically beige and cream sandstone.
Floresta is a Sandstone quarried in Spain, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICESSA00304. Its dominant tone is beige & cream.
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 Floresta 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 Floresta per m²?
Indicative price from €70/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 Floresta 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.
