Gnodstädter Sandstein is a natural sandstone originating from the quarries of Germany, widely valued in architectural applications for its durability and understated elegance. Its dominant beige and cream hues provide a warm, neutral backdrop, while occasional grey-green undertones add depth and visual interest without disrupting the overall harmony. The stone features a consistent grain structure that lends itself well to both interior cladding and exterior facades, offering a timeless aesthetic suitable for modern and traditional designs. Available finishes include honed, flamed, or bush-hammered surfaces to enhance texture and slip resistance. Marmi di Carrara supplies Gnodstädter Sandstein from Germany as blocks, slabs in 2 cm or 3 cm thicknesses, and custom cut-to-size pieces, with photos of actual slabs provided before purchase to ensure quality.
Petrographic description
Typically a fine- to medium-grained sandstone with a compact structure, characterized by quartz and feldspar grains cemented in a beige to cream matrix, often exhibiting subtle grey-green tonal variations.
Gnodstädter Sandstein is a Sandstone quarried in Germany, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICDESA00864. 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 Gnodstädter Sandstein 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 Gnodstädter Sandstein 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 Gnodstädter Sandstein 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.
