Kauber Schiefer is a distinguished German slate known for its consistent grey tones and fine, even grain. This natural stone offers a sober, elegant aesthetic with subtle variations that add depth to any architectural project. Its durability makes it ideal for roofing, flooring, and exterior cladding, while its ability to take various finishes allows for versatile design applications. Marmi di Carrara supplies Kauber Schiefer in blocks, standard slabs of 2 or 3 cm, and custom cut-to-size pieces. We provide high-resolution photos of actual slabs to ensure you select the exact shade and texture required for your project. Trust our expertise in sourcing high-quality German slate for your next design challenge.
Petrographic description
Typically a fine-grained metamorphic rock composed of clay minerals and quartz, exhibiting a uniform grey hue with a distinct foliated texture.
Kauber Schiefer is a Slate quarried in Germany, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICDESL00080. Its dominant tone is grey.
Like every slate, 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: natural cleft, honed, brushed, calibrated. Typical applications: roofing, floors, wall cladding, pool surrounds, kitchen tops.
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 Kauber Schiefer suitable for outdoor use?
Slate: well suited to roofing, cladding and paving. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Kauber Schiefer per m²?
Indicative price from €80/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 Kauber Schiefer 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.
