Petrographic description
Paradiso Bash is a Granite quarried in India, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICINGR00342. Its dominant tone is multicolour.
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.
Paradiso Granite: complete guide
Overview
Paradiso is a commercial granite in violet and grey tones, with a highly recognisable wavy pattern. It is chosen to give character to worktops and cladding while retaining the robustness of a siliceous stone.
History and origin
It comes from India and is a rock with a migmatitic structure, that is, with interwoven light and dark bands. It has long been on the European market, where it was widely used for kitchens, bathrooms and cladding from the 1990s onwards. Several variants are available, lighter or darker depending on the quarrying area. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background alternates grey, lilac and dark violet, with lighter bands and swirls creating a dynamic effect. Each slab has its own movement and blocks can differ in the intensity of the violet. Polishing accentuates the colour contrasts, while flaming softens them into a more rustic pinkish grey surface.
Uses
It works well for kitchen worktops, bathroom tops, thresholds, window sills and façade cladding. For large floors it is better to select slabs from the same block, because the very lively pattern makes differences evident.
Care and maintenance
Clean with water and a neutral detergent, without any special precautions. A water- and oil-repellent impregnating sealer applied every one or two years keeps the surface better protected from greasy stains.
- Classification
- commercial granite (migmatite)
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,650 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 6-7
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- interiors and exteriors
- Acid resistance
- high
FAQ
Is Paradiso Bash 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 Paradiso Bash 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 Paradiso Bash 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.
