Petrographic description
Lappia Salmon is a Granite quarried in Finland, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICFIGR00196. Its dominant tone is pink & rose.
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.
Lappia Salmon Granite: the complete guide
Overview
Lappia Salmon Granite is a Finnish granite in a salmon pink tone, warm but not bright. It is valued for outdoor floors and cladding that require colour and great durability.
History and origin
As the name suggests, it is linked to Finnish Lapland, a region of very ancient crystalline rocks. Pink and red granites are among Finland's best-known products and have been used for decades in construction, urban paving and memorials. Lappia Salmon belongs to this family, with a lighter, more delicate shade. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The salmon pink background comes from the feldspars, dotted with grey quartz grains and dark mica. The grain is generally medium and regular, with variations in the intensity of the pink between different blocks. Polished, it appears more saturated; flamed and sandblasted, it takes on a paler, dustier look.
Uses
Ideal for outdoor paving, steps, thresholds, windowsills and façade cladding. Indoors it works well on floors and worktops, especially in rooms with warm tones.
Care and maintenance
For routine cleaning use water and neutral detergents. A water repellent on outdoor surfaces reduces the appearance of stains and makes cleaning easier.
- Classification
- granite (intrusive igneous rock)
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,620 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 6-7
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- exteriors and interiors
- Acid resistance
- good: unaffected by food acids
FAQ
Is Lappia Salmon 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 Lappia Salmon 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 Lappia Salmon 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.
