Kershaw granite is a natural stone quarried in the United States, appreciated for its warm pink and rose colouring. Its coarse, large-grain texture shows consistent shades of pink and beige, punctuated by black and white minerals that give the surface a lively yet balanced appearance. Thanks to its robustness, this granite is well suited to kitchen countertops, flooring, staircases, facades and exterior cladding. It performs beautifully with polished, honed, flamed or bush-hammered finishes, indoors and out. Marmi di Carrara supplies Kershaw granite as blocks and slabs in 2 and 3 cm thicknesses, as well as cut-to-size pieces, and sends photos of the actual slabs before purchase.
Petrographic description
Coarse-grained granite with consistent pink and beige colouring, accented by black and white minerals.
Kershaw is a Granite quarried in United States, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICUSGR00425. Its dominant tone is pink & rose, with coarse grain.
Like every granite, 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, flamed, bush-hammered, leathered. Typical applications: kitchen worktops, exterior cladding and paving, stairs, monuments, high-traffic floors.
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.
Kershaw Granite: complete guide
Overview
Kershaw is a medium-grained pink-grey granite from South Carolina with a balanced colour. It is valued for cladding, monuments and paving that call for a warm but understated tone.
History and origin
Kershaw granite takes its name from the county of the same name in South Carolina, an area where granitic stones are quarried. In the United States it is used mainly in architecture and memorial work. On the international market it is available as slabs and bespoke pieces. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The light grey background is enlivened by pinkish feldspars and small black crystals distributed regularly. The overall effect is a muted pink, less intense than red granites. Variations between slabs are moderate; polishing makes the pink more noticeable, while flaming brings it closer to grey.
Uses
Suitable for façades, outdoor paving, stairs, monuments and plaques. Indoors it can be used for floors, kitchen worktops and bathrooms. Its neutral tone makes it easy to fit into contemporary settings too.
Care and maintenance
Clean with water and a neutral detergent; just avoid very aggressive or abrasive products on polished surfaces. A stain-proofing impregnator is recommended for kitchen and bathroom worktops.
- Classification
- granite
- Density
- approx. 2,650 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 6-7
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- indoor and outdoor
- Acid resistance
- high
FAQ
Is Kershaw suitable for outdoor use?
Granite: excellent for façades, paving and stairs in any climate. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Kershaw per m²?
Indicative price from €115/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 Kershaw 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.
