Italian Rose limestone – polished sample photo 1
About this photo
This photograph shows a polished sample in Italian Rose, a limestone from Italy. The dominant tones measured on the image are pink (71%), ivory (29%). Italian Rose belongs to the limestone family; typical uses are flooring, wall cladding, façades, architectural elements.
Dominant tones
Tones are measured automatically on the photograph; light and screen settings change how a stone looks. Ask for current photos of the lot before deciding.
About Italian Rose
Italian Rose is a pink limestone from Italy. Petrographically it is classified as limestone. Texture: veined. 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: honed, brushed, tumbled, sandblasted. Typical uses: flooring, wall cladding, façades, architectural elements. Blocks reach about 220 × 130 cm.
Where to use Italian Rose
| Interior floors | Good |
|---|---|
| Wall cladding | Excellent |
| Kitchen worktops | With care |
| Bathrooms and wet areas | Good |
| Exterior paving and façades | Good |
| Frost exposure | With care |
| Back-lighting | Not suitable |
General guidance for the limestone family. The right thickness, finish and treatment for Italian Rose are confirmed on your project.
Weights
| Thickness (mm) | about 25 kg/m² |
|---|---|
| Thickness (mm) | about 50 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 75 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 100 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 125 kg/m² |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 2 cm | about 270 kg |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 3 cm | about 405 kg |
| 20-foot container (about 27 t) | about 540 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.
Questions and answers
What is Italian Rose used for?
Italian Rose is a limestone from Italy. Typical uses are flooring, wall cladding, façades, architectural elements.
Which finishes are available for Italian Rose?
The usual finishes for this stone family are honed, brushed, tumbled, sandblasted. The finish is chosen according to the use and confirmed with the offer.
How much does Italian Rose weigh?
About 50 kg per square metre at 2 cm and 75 kg at 3 cm, calculated from the typical density of the family.
How do I look after Italian Rose?
Water and a neutral stone detergent, no acids or descalers, and an impregnating sealer.
Can I buy the slab shown in this photo?
Natural stone changes from block to block. Send us this photo with the form: we check the lots available now in our warehouse and reply with current photos, sizes and price.
