Bixhead
Natural stone · photos on request
In brief. Bixhead is a grey natural stone. 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, brushed. Typical uses: flooring, cladding, tops and custom works.
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About Bixhead
Bixhead is a natural stone from the United Kingdom, characterised by a uniform grey colour and a fine to medium grain that gives it a subtle, contemporary appearance. Its consistent tone and modest veining make it suitable for both interior and exterior applications, such as wall cladding, flooring, countertops and landscape features. Recommended finishes include honed for a smooth matte look or polished for a sleek reflective surface. Marmi di Carrara supplies Bixhead in blocks and 2‑3 cm thick slabs, cut‑to‑size on request, with real‑time photos of actual slabs before purchase, ensuring reliable sourcing for architects and designers.
Typically a grey stone of the Other category.
Where to use Bixhead
| Interior floors | Good |
|---|---|
| Wall cladding | Good |
| 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 natural stone family. The right thickness, finish and treatment for Bixhead are confirmed on your project.
Weights and logistics
| Thickness (mm) | about 26 kg/m² |
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| Thickness (mm) | about 52 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 78 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 104 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 130 kg/m² |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 2 cm | about 281 kg |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 3 cm | about 421 kg |
| 20-foot container (about 27 t) | about 520 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 Bixhead
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.
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.
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 Bixhead
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 natural stone materials in grey tones to compare.
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 Bixhead come from?
Ask us for the origin of the lots of Bixhead available now.
How much does a slab of Bixhead weigh?
A 2 cm slab of this stone family weighs about 52 kg per square metre; a 3 cm slab about 78 kg.
Is Bixhead suitable for kitchens and bathrooms?
Typical uses of natural stone are flooring, cladding, tops and custom works. 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 Bixhead?
The finishes normally used on this stone family are polished, honed, brushed. The finish is chosen according to where the stone goes: polished or honed indoors, textured finishes where grip is needed.
Can Bixhead be used outdoors?
For the natural stone 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 Bixhead?
Use water and a neutral stone detergent, avoid acids and descalers, and seal the surface with an impregnating protector.
Do slabs of Bixhead 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 Bixhead?
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.