Hound Kirk is a striking gray natural stone originating from the United Kingdom, valued for its durability and refined aesthetic. This granite displays a uniform granular structure with a dominant gray palette, offering a contemporary yet timeless appeal suitable for both interior and exterior applications. Architects and designers appreciate its versatility for cladding, flooring, and worktops, where it performs reliably in high-traffic environments. The stone accepts polished, honed, and brushed finishes, enhancing its natural depth and texture. Marmi di Carrara supplies Hound Kirk in raw blocks, precision-cut slabs available in 2 cm and 3 cm thicknesses, and custom cut-to-size pieces. We provide detailed photos of the actual slabs before purchase, ensuring transparency and confidence for every project requiring authentic UK-sourced granite.
Petrographic description
Gray igneous rock quarried in the United Kingdom, characterized by a granular texture and consistent mineral composition typical of its geological formation.
Hound Kirk is a Other stones quarried in United Kingdom, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICGBOT00588. Its dominant tone is grey.
Like every other stones, 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: polished, honed, brushed, flamed where suitable. Typical applications: floors, cladding, tops and decorative elements according to the stone's properties.
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 Hound Kirk suitable for outdoor use?
Other stones: to be assessed on the specific stone. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Hound Kirk per m²?
Indicative price from €130/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 Hound Kirk 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.
