Petrographic description
Perlino Rosato is a Marble quarried in Italy, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICITMA00496. Its dominant tone is pink & rose.
Like every marble, 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, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered (exterior). Typical applications: interior floors and walls, bathrooms, vanity tops, stairs, fireplaces, furniture and sculpture.
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.
Perlino Rosato: the complete guide
Overview
Perlino Rosato is a compact limestone with a soft pink background and a fine, speckled texture. It is chosen to bring discreet warmth to floors, stairs and cladding.
History and origin
It is a commercial marble widely available on the Italian market, belonging to the 'perlino' family of fine-grained limestones much used in construction. Its pinkish tone made it common in floors, steps, thresholds and windowsills. Today it is being rediscovered in projects looking for soft, natural colours. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is pale pink or light salmon, with a fine lighter speckling and occasional darker patches or stylolites. The slabs have similar shades, but some areas may tend towards beige. Polished, it looks warm and silky; honed or bush-hammered, lighter and more natural.
Uses
It is used for floors, stairs and interior cladding and, outdoors, for thresholds, windowsills and steps with non-slip finishes. In the bathroom it is suitable for floors and vanity tops. Not recommended for heavily used kitchen worktops.
Care and maintenance
Neutral detergents and no acidic products. For exteriors, a water-repellent treatment limits staining and darkening. Polished surfaces can be revived with periodic polishing.
- Classification
- compact limestone (commercial marble)
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,700 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 3
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- interiors and exteriors
- Acid resistance
- low: to be protected from acids and limescale removers
FAQ
Is Perlino Rosato suitable for outdoor use?
Marble: suitable for façades and shaded areas with a honed or bush-hammered finish; polished surfaces lose their gloss outdoors. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Perlino Rosato per m²?
Indicative price from €145/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 Perlino Rosato 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.
