Petrographic description
Trani Fiorito is a Limestone quarried in Italy, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICITLS00730. Its dominant tone is beige & cream.
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.
Trani Stone Fiorito: the complete guide
Overview
Trani Stone Fiorito is a compact limestone from Apulia, with a beige background and a pattern of spots and clouding reminiscent of flowers. It is chosen for interiors seeking the tradition of Mediterranean stone with a livelier look than the light variety.
History and origin
Trani stone is quarried in the area north of Bari, between Trani and the neighbouring towns, and has for centuries been one of the emblematic materials of Apulian architecture. Churches, palaces and historic buildings of the Adriatic coast were built with it, and it is still widely used today for floors, stairs and cladding. In the trade it is often referred to as Trani marble because of its ability to take a polish. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The beige background is enlivened by lighter or darker spots, small veins and clouding that form the typical flowery pattern. The intensity of the pattern changes between slabs, and it is precisely this variability that gives liveliness to large surfaces. Polished, it takes on a marble-like appearance, while honed, brushed or antiqued it is warmer and more rustic.
Uses
It is suitable for floors, stairs, thresholds, windowsills, cladding and bathrooms. It is traditionally used outdoors, preferably with textured finishes; in the kitchen it calls for care because of its sensitivity to acids.
Care and maintenance
Cleaning should be done with neutral detergents, avoiding limescale removers and acidic products. A water- and oil-repellent impregnating sealer helps limit stains; outdoors it is advisable to renew it periodically.
- Classification
- compact limestone (commercial marble)
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,600 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 3
- Water absorption
- low-medium
- Main use
- interiors and exteriors
- Acid resistance
- low: sensitive to citrus, vinegar and limescale removers
FAQ
Is Trani Fiorito 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 Trani Fiorito per m²?
Indicative price from €105/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 Trani Fiorito 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.
