Ketton limestone is a natural building material originating from the United Kingdom, widely recognized for its Jurassic age and consistent beige and cream tones. This oolitic limestone features a fine, uniform grain with minimal veining, offering a timeless aesthetic suitable for both interior and exterior applications. Ideal for cladding, flooring, and architectural details, it pairs well with polished, honed, or sawn finishes to enhance its natural texture. Marmi di Carrara supplies Ketton through a curated selection of blocks and precision-cut slabs in 2 cm and 3 cm thicknesses, including custom cut-to-size solutions. We provide detailed photos of actual slabs before purchase, ensuring architects and designers can rely on the stone’s authentic quality and color consistency.
Petrographic description
Ketton is a Jurassic oolitic limestone, typically characterized by a fine to medium grain and a homogeneous beige to cream coloration.
Ketton is a Limestone quarried in United Kingdom, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICGBLS00341. 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 Ketton 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 Ketton per m²?
Indicative price from €85/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 Ketton 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.
