Koralpe sandstone originates from the Koralpe region of Austria, a country renowned for its high-quality natural stone deposits. This beautiful stone showcases a palette of beige and cream colors, with a grain that ranges from fine to medium, occasionally displaying subtle veining patterns that add character and depth. The sandstone's versatile nature makes it suitable for a variety of architectural and design applications, including interior cladding, flooring, and feature walls. It responds well to various finishes, such as honed, polished, or textured surfaces, enhancing its natural beauty. Marmi di Carrara, with over six decades of expertise since 1956, supplies Koralpe sandstone in blocks and slabs of 2-3 cm thickness, ensuring precision through cut-to-size services. We provide photos of actual slabs before purchase, allowing architects, designers, and stone buyers to select the perfect material for their projects. With a commitment to quality and natural beauty, Koralpe sandstone from Austria stands out as an exceptional choice for those seeking elegance and durability in natural stone solutions.
Petrographic description
Koralpe is a sandstone characterized by its beige and cream hues, often exhibiting a biotitic mineral composition that contributes to its distinctive warm tones.
Koralpe is a Sandstone quarried in Austria, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICATSA00056. Its dominant tone is beige & cream.
Like every sandstone, 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, sawn, sandblasted, bush-hammered, split-face. Typical applications: exterior paving, façades, garden walls, rustic interiors.
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 Koralpe suitable for outdoor use?
Sandstone: a classic outdoor stone for paving and walls. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Koralpe per m²?
Indicative price from €95/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 Koralpe 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.
