Holdensrath is a distinguished limestone originating from the quarries of Ireland, prized for its timeless elegance and versatile appeal. Displaying a soft palette of beige and cream hues, this stone features a uniform grain that lends a refined, understated luxury to any interior or exterior space. Its natural character makes it an ideal choice for flooring, wall cladding, and bathroom vanities, offering both durability and aesthetic warmth. The material accepts a range of finishes, from polished surfaces that highlight its depth to honed or tumbled textures for a more rustic feel. At Marmi di Carrara srl, we supply Holdensrath limestone as rough 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 for purchase, ensuring complete transparency before your investment.
Petrographic description
Typically a fine-grained Irish limestone characterized by a homogeneous beige to cream matrix, often exhibiting subtle fossiliferous inclusions or micritic texture consistent with sedimentary origin.
Holdensrath is a Limestone quarried in Ireland, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICIELS00086. 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 Holdensrath 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 Holdensrath per m²?
Indicative price from €105/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 Holdensrath 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.
