Valtura is a premium limestone sourced from the pristine quarries of Croatia, offering a refined aesthetic for contemporary and classic interiors alike. Its dominant white palette, occasionally nuanced with soft brownish tones, is enriched by distinct fossilized shells that lend the stone a unique organic character. The homogeneous texture ensures a consistent appearance across large surfaces, making it an ideal choice for flooring, wall cladding, and vanity tops. Designers frequently specify Valtura Unito for its versatility, pairing well with both polished finishes for a luminous effect and honed surfaces for a matte elegance. At Marmi di Carrara, we provide this Croatian limestone as raw blocks, ready-to-install slabs in 2 cm or 3 cm thicknesses, and precise cut-to-size pieces. We offer high-resolution photographs of the actual slabs prior to purchase to guarantee transparency and confidence in every selection.
Petrographic description
This is an organogenic limestone characterized by a predominantly white color with subtle brownish hues and visible fossilized shells. The texture is notably homogeneous, resulting from its biological sedimentary origin.
Valtura is a Limestone quarried in Croatia, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICHRLS00119. Its dominant tone is white.
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.
FAQ
Is Valtura 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 Valtura per m²?
Indicative price from €90/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 Valtura 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.
