Ardesia Valle Argentina
Slate · Italy · photos on request
In brief. Ardesia Valle Argentina is a grey slate 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: natural cleft, honed, brushed. Typical uses: roofing, flooring, wall cladding, tabletops.
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About Ardesia Valle Argentina
Ardesia Valle Argentina is a natural slate quarried in Italy, prized for its consistent medium‑grey colour and subtle, smooth grain. The stone presents a uniform surface with faint linear veining that adds depth without overwhelming the overall tone, making it ideal for both contemporary and classic designs. Architects and designers favour Ardesia Valle Argentina for flooring, wall cladding, and outdoor paving, where a honed or brushed finish highlights its natural elegance while providing slip resistance. Marmi di Carrara supplies the material in robust blocks and 2‑3 cm thick slabs, offering cut‑to‑size services and real‑time photos of actual slabs before purchase, ensuring confidence in every project.
Typically a fine‑grained, homogeneous slate with a uniform grey tone.
Where to use Ardesia Valle Argentina
| Interior floors | Excellent |
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| Wall cladding | Excellent |
| Kitchen worktops | Good |
| Bathrooms and wet areas | Excellent |
| Exterior paving and façades | Excellent |
| Frost exposure | Excellent |
| Back-lighting | Not suitable |
General guidance for the slate family. The right thickness, finish and treatment for Ardesia Valle Argentina are confirmed on your project.
Weights and logistics
| Thickness (mm) | about 28 kg/m² |
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| Thickness (mm) | about 56 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 84 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 112 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 140 kg/m² |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 2 cm | about 302 kg |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 3 cm | about 454 kg |
| 20-foot container (about 27 t) | about 480 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 Ardesia Valle Argentina
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.
Natural cleft
The stone is split along its natural layers and left as it is: a lively, riven surface with excellent grip.
Care and maintenance
- Clean with water and a neutral detergent; hard stones tolerate everyday use very well.
- Sealing is quick and recommended on light colours and on honed, leathered or flamed finishes.
- Avoid waxes and film-forming products that leave a layer on the surface.
- Outdoors, an occasional wash with a pressure cleaner at moderate pressure restores the colour.
- Hot pans, knives and frost are not a problem for most stones of this family; use trivets anyway to protect sealers.
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 Ardesia Valle Argentina
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 slate materials in grey 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 Ardesia Valle Argentina come from?
Ardesia Valle Argentina comes from Italy.
How much does a slab of Ardesia Valle Argentina weigh?
A 2 cm slab of this stone family weighs about 56 kg per square metre; a 3 cm slab about 84 kg.
Is Ardesia Valle Argentina suitable for kitchens and bathrooms?
Typical uses of slate are roofing, flooring, wall cladding, tabletops. 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 Ardesia Valle Argentina?
The finishes normally used on this stone family are natural cleft, honed, brushed. The finish is chosen according to where the stone goes: polished or honed indoors, textured finishes where grip is needed.
Can Ardesia Valle Argentina be used outdoors?
For the slate family our guidance for exterior paving and façades is: excellent; for frost exposure: excellent. We confirm thickness and finish on your project and climate.
How do I clean and protect Ardesia Valle Argentina?
Use water and a neutral detergent; sealing is quick and recommended on light colours and textured finishes.
Do slabs of Ardesia Valle Argentina 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 Ardesia Valle Argentina?
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.