Petrographic description
Pink Salisbury is a Granite quarried in United States, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICUSGR00227. 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.
Salisbury Pink Granite: complete guide
Overview
Salisbury Pink is a medium-grained pink granite from North Carolina with a regular pattern. It is chosen to bring warmth of colour to façades, monuments and paving without sacrificing strength.
History and origin
The Salisbury area of North Carolina has a tradition of quarrying pink granite linked to both construction and memorial work. The material is valued in the United States for its warm, consistent tone. It is available as slabs, blocks and exterior pieces. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The pink background is formed by pinkish feldspars alternating with grey quartz and tiny black crystals. The pattern is granular and fairly homogeneous, with slight variations in the intensity of the pink between different blocks. Polishing intensifies the colour, while flamed finishes make it softer and more powdery.
Uses
Recommended for monuments, façade cladding, flights of steps and outdoor floors. Indoors it can be used for floors, thresholds and kitchen worktops by those who love warm tones. It has no significant technical limitations, but its colour should be carefully assessed against the other materials in the project.
Care and maintenance
Cleaning with neutral detergents is sufficient; outdoors it is useful to periodically remove leaves and deposits that can leave marks. A water-repellent protector can be applied to the surfaces most exposed to staining.
- Classification
- granite
- Density
- approx. 2,650 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 6-7
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- outdoor, monuments and indoor
- Acid resistance
- high
FAQ
Is Pink Salisbury 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 Pink Salisbury 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 Pink Salisbury 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.
