Petrographic description
Vesanto Red is a Granite quarried in Finland, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICFIGR00039. Its dominant tone is red.
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.
Vesanto Red Granite: complete guide
Overview
Vesanto Red is a Finnish granite with a warm red tone, a clearly visible grain and excellent compactness. It is chosen for projects that call for colour and durability, from exterior cladding to worktops.
History and origin
The material takes its name from Vesanto, a town in central Finland, a country with a long tradition of quarrying red and brown granites. Finnish granites are known for their compactness and resistance to freeze-thaw cycles. Vesanto Red is now available on the international market as blocks and slabs. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is red tending towards orange, with well-defined feldspar crystals and black and grey speckles. The structure is homogeneous but, as with all medium- to coarse-grained granites, small variations in tone can be seen between one block and another. A polished finish gives a saturated, brilliant red; flamed or brushed finishes make it softer and more textured.
Uses
It is well suited to façades, thresholds, window sills, steps and outdoor paving, as well as kitchen and bathroom worktops. Its frost resistance makes it suitable for cold climates and mountain areas. In very bright, minimalist interiors it can be used for details such as skirting or tops rather than large surfaces.
Care and maintenance
Clean with pH-neutral products and a soft cloth. On kitchen worktops a stain-proofing protector is useful, especially on non-polished finishes. Outdoors, periodic washing with water is enough to remove deposits and smog.
- Classification
- intrusive igneous rock (granite)
- Density
- approx. 2,650 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 6-7
- Water absorption
- very low
- Main use
- indoor and outdoor
- Acid resistance
- good
FAQ
Is Vesanto Red 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 Vesanto Red per m²?
Indicative price from €120/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 Vesanto Red 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.
