Kilkenny Blue Grey is a distinguished limestone quarried in Ireland, prized for its consistent grey hue and subtle, natural texture. This stone offers a timeless aesthetic that complements both classical and contemporary architectural projects. Its durability makes it suitable for flooring, wall cladding, and exterior facades, while its surface accepts various finishes, including honed, polished, or brushed treatments. Marmi di Carrara supplies Kilkenny Blue Grey 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 grain pattern before purchase. Discover the authentic character of this Irish limestone through our curated selection.
Petrographic description
Typically a fine-grained limestone characterized by a uniform grey tone.
Kilkenny Blue Grey is a Limestone quarried in Ireland, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICIELS00031. Its dominant tone is grey.
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 Kilkenny Blue Grey 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 Kilkenny Blue Grey per m²?
Indicative price from €90/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 Kilkenny Blue Grey 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.
