Petrographic description
Rosso Verona is a Limestone quarried in Italy, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICITLS00994. Its dominant tone is red.
Like every limestone, 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: honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered, split-face. Typical applications: interior and exterior floors, façades, pool surrounds, garden design, carved elements.
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.
Rosso Verona marble: the complete guide
Overview
Rosso Verona is the red stone of the Verona tradition, with its characteristic nodular look. Durable and versatile, it has been used for centuries for floors, stairs and architecture, also outdoors.
History and origin
It is quarried in the hills of Valpolicella, near Verona, where red stone has been part of the urban landscape since Roman times. Geologically it is a nodular limestone, sold as marble: it can be found in monuments, portals, pavements and stairs in Verona and the Veneto. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
A reddish-pink background with lighter and darker nodules and fine veins that create a "cloudy" pattern. Tones range from salmon pink to brick red depending on the bed. Honed or brushed it looks warm and antique; polished it gains brilliance.
Uses
Suitable for indoor and outdoor floors, stairs, thresholds, window sills, portals, cladding and street furniture. It is widely used in the restoration of historic buildings and in patterned floors with light stones. Outdoors choose non-slip finishes and adequate thicknesses.
Care and maintenance
Clean with neutral detergents; avoid acids, including de-icing salts outdoors. A water-repellent protects exterior surfaces from water and dirt; indoors, a stain-proof sealer for the busiest areas. Honing and polishing bring back the vivid colour.
- Classification
- Nodular limestone (commercial marble)
- Density
- about 2,700 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- about 3
- Water absorption
- low
- Frost resistance
- good in compact grades
- Main use
- interiors and exteriors
FAQ
Is Rosso Verona suitable for outdoor use?
Limestone: suitable for façades and paving in temperate climates with a honed, brushed or bush-hammered finish. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Rosso Verona per m²?
Indicative price from €110/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 Rosso Verona 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.
