Arabescato Orobico Grigio
Limestone · Italy · 1 photo
In brief. Arabescato Orobico Grigio is a grey limestone from Italy. Petrographically it is classified as limestone. Texture: veined. It is also traded as Grigio Orobico. 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 200 × 150 cm.
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About Arabescato Orobico Grigio
Arabescato Orobico Grigio is a distinguished Italian limestone known for its sophisticated grey tones and delicate, cloud-like veining. This stone offers a timeless aesthetic that blends elegance with natural texture, making it ideal for high-end interior applications. Its refined appearance suits both modern and classical architectural projects, particularly for flooring, wall cladding, and decorative elements. Suitable finishes include polished, honed, and brushed surfaces, each enhancing the stone's unique character. Marmi di Carrara supplies Arabescato Orobico Grigio in blocks, standard slabs of 2 or 3 cm, and custom cut-to-size pieces. We provide detailed photos of actual slabs to ensure transparency before purchase, allowing you to select the exact pattern and tone that fits your design vision.
Arabescato Orobico Grigio is typically a grey limestone characterized by a soft, cloudy pattern and subtle veining.
Dominant tones measured on our photo
Where to use Arabescato Orobico Grigio
| Interior floors | Good |
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| 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 Arabescato Orobico Grigio are confirmed on your project.
Weights and logistics
| Thickness (mm) | about 25 kg/m² |
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| 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.
Finishes for Arabescato Orobico Grigio
Honed
Smooth and matt, with a soft satin look. Hides small scratches and etching better than a polish and is safer underfoot.
Brushed
Worked with abrasive brushes for a slightly undulating, silky surface that follows the grain of the stone. Warm to the touch and easy to live with.
Sandblasted
A fine, even roughness obtained with a jet of sand. Lightens the colour and gives grip: used for exteriors, steps and pool surrounds.
Tumbled
Edges and surface are softened in a drum for an aged, antique look. Typical for travertine and limestone floors.
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.
Arabescato Orobico Grigio photo gallery
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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 Arabescato Orobico Grigio come from?
Arabescato Orobico Grigio comes from Italy.
How much does a slab of Arabescato Orobico Grigio weigh?
A 2 cm slab of this stone family weighs about 50 kg per square metre; a 3 cm slab about 75 kg.
Is Arabescato Orobico Grigio suitable for kitchens and bathrooms?
Typical uses of limestone are flooring, wall cladding, façades, architectural elements. 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 Arabescato Orobico Grigio?
The finishes normally used on this stone family are honed, brushed, tumbled, sandblasted. The finish is chosen according to where the stone goes: polished or honed indoors, textured finishes where grip is needed.
Can Arabescato Orobico Grigio be used outdoors?
For the limestone family our guidance for exterior paving and façades is: good; for frost exposure: with care. We confirm thickness and finish on your project and climate.
How do I clean and protect Arabescato Orobico Grigio?
Use water and a neutral stone detergent, avoid acids and descalers, and seal the surface with an impregnating protector.
Is Arabescato Orobico Grigio known by other names?
Yes: Grigio Orobico.
How big are the blocks of Arabescato Orobico Grigio?
Blocks reach about 200 × 150 cm; slab sizes depend on the block actually quarried.
Do slabs of Arabescato Orobico Grigio 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 Arabescato Orobico Grigio?
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.