Korpliahti Black is a premium granite sourced from the pristine, forested quarries of Finland, renowned for its geological stability and consistent quality. This stone presents a deep, uniform black coloration with a subtle, fine-grained texture that conveys understated elegance. Its homogeneous appearance lacks prominent veining, making it an ideal choice for contemporary and minimalist architectural projects. It is widely used for cladding, flooring, countertops, and exterior facades due to its exceptional durability against harsh Nordic climates. Suitable finishes include polished, honed, and brushed treatments. At Marmi di Carrara, we supply Korpliahti Black in blocks and slabs of 2 or 3 cm thickness, offering custom cut-to-size solutions. We provide detailed photos of actual slabs before purchase to ensure precision for architects and designers.
Petrographic description
Typically a fine-to-medium grained igneous rock characterized by a dominant black matrix, likely containing plagioclase feldspar and mafic minerals such as biotite or hornblende.
Korpliahti Black is a Granite quarried in Finland, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICFIGR00277. Its dominant tone is black.
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.
FAQ
Is Korpliahti Black 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 Korpliahti Black per m²?
Indicative price from €120/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 Korpliahti Black 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.
