Ceppo Norico
Breccia · Italy · photos on request
In brief. Ceppo Norico is a multicolour breccia from Italy. Marmi di Carrara supplies it as blocks, slabs of 2 and 3 cm, tiles and cut-to-size elements, in the finishes typical of this family: polished, honed. Typical uses: feature walls, flooring inlays, tabletops, decorative interiors.
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About Ceppo Norico
Ceppo Norico is a distinctive Italian breccia originating from the Apuan Alps region of Carrara, Italy. Its visual impact comes from a chaotic yet harmonious arrangement of angular, multicoloured rock fragments ranging from greys and blacks to warm earth tones, embedded in a finer binding matrix. This unique texture makes it a preferred choice for both interior flooring and exterior cladding in contemporary architectural projects. The stone responds well to brushed, honed, or flamed finishes, which highlight its raw, geological character. Marmi di Carrara supplies Ceppo Norico as raw blocks, precision-cut slabs in 2 cm and 3 cm thicknesses, and custom cut-to-size pieces, ensuring clients receive high-quality material with photos of actual slabs available before purchase.
Typically a multicoloured breccia of Italian origin, characterized by angular clasts set in a fine-grained matrix.
Where to use Ceppo Norico
| Interior floors | Good |
|---|---|
| Wall cladding | Excellent |
| Kitchen worktops | With care |
| Bathrooms and wet areas | Good |
| Exterior paving and façades | With care |
| Frost exposure | With care |
| Back-lighting | Not suitable |
General guidance for the breccia family. The right thickness, finish and treatment for Ceppo Norico are confirmed on your project.
Weights and logistics
| Thickness (mm) | about 27 kg/m² |
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| Thickness (mm) | about 54 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 81 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 108 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 135 kg/m² |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 2 cm | about 292 kg |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 3 cm | about 437 kg |
| 20-foot container (about 27 t) | about 500 m² of 2 cm slabs |
Weights are calculated from the typical density of the stone family; the packing list of each shipment states the real weight.
Finishes for Ceppo Norico
Polished
Mirror-like gloss that brings out colour and veining at full depth. The classic choice for walls, tops and interior floors; slippery when wet.
Honed
Smooth and matt, with a soft satin look. Hides small scratches and etching better than a polish and is safer underfoot.
Care and maintenance
- Clean with water and a neutral detergent made for natural stone; rinse and dry.
- Avoid acids and descalers (vinegar, lemon, anti-limescale sprays): they etch calcite and dull a polished surface.
- Seal with an impregnating protector after laying and repeat when water no longer beads, typically every 1–3 years on tops.
- Wipe wine, coffee, oil and citrus juice straight away, especially on kitchen and vanity tops.
- A dulled or scratched surface can be re-honed or re-polished on site: the stone is the same through its whole thickness.
How to order
- Send sizes, thickness, finish and destination with the form.
- We reply with photos of the lots available now and a written offer.
- You approve the slabs or the block; for large projects we prepare a dry-lay.
- Cutting, finishing, quality check and packing in wooden crates or bundles.
- Shipping worldwide from Carrara, with packing list and documents.
Photos of Ceppo Norico
Natural stone changes from block to block, so we photograph the lots we have in stock at the moment of your request. Send the form with your sizes and we reply with real photographs of the slabs or blocks available.
Similar stones
Other breccia materials in multicolour tones to compare.
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Shipping and returns
Shipping cost depends on weight and distance and is stated in the written offer; within Italy it starts from € 300 per shipment. Goods can be returned within 14 days: a 30% restocking fee applies and the return transport is paid by the customer. Pieces cut to size cannot be returned.
Questions and answers
Where does Ceppo Norico come from?
Ceppo Norico comes from Italy.
How much does a slab of Ceppo Norico weigh?
A 2 cm slab of this stone family weighs about 54 kg per square metre; a 3 cm slab about 81 kg.
Is Ceppo Norico suitable for kitchens and bathrooms?
Typical uses of breccia are feature walls, flooring inlays, tabletops, decorative interiors. For kitchen tops we recommend a suitable finish and sealing: tell us your project and we advise the right solution.
Which finishes can I have on Ceppo Norico?
The finishes normally used on this stone family are polished, honed. The finish is chosen according to where the stone goes: polished or honed indoors, textured finishes where grip is needed.
Can Ceppo Norico be used outdoors?
For the breccia family our guidance for exterior paving and façades is: with care; for frost exposure: with care. We confirm thickness and finish on your project and climate.
How do I clean and protect Ceppo Norico?
Use water and a neutral stone detergent, avoid acids and descalers, and seal the surface with an impregnating protector.
Do slabs of Ceppo Norico all look the same?
No. Natural stone changes from block to block and even within the same block. This is why we send photographs of the lots available at the moment of the offer, and book-match slabs from the same block when the design needs it.
How do I get a price for Ceppo Norico?
Prices depend on the selection, thickness, finish and quantity. Send the form with your sizes: we reply with photos of the lots available and a written offer.