Friarfjord
Sandstone · Norway · photos on request
In brief. Friarfjord is a beige sandstone from Norway. 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, sandblasted, bush-hammered. Typical uses: façades, paving, garden and landscape works.
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About Friarfjord
Friarfjord is a premium natural sandstone originating from the rugged quarries of Norway, prized for its timeless beige and cream hues. Its fine grain structure provides a smooth yet authentic texture, making it an ideal choice for contemporary and classical designs alike. This versatile stone is well-suited for interior flooring, wall cladding, and bathroom vanities, where its subtle warmth enhances any space. Available in slabs at 2 cm and 3 cm thicknesses, as well as custom cut-to-size pieces, Friarfjord offers both elegance and practicality. Marmi di Carrara supplies this Norwegian sandstone in blocks and finished slabs, ensuring clients can view high-resolution photos of actual slabs before purchase for complete confidence in their selection.
This Norwegian sandstone typically features a fine to medium-grained matrix with a consistent beige to cream coloration, offering durability and a natural texture suitable for various applications.
Where to use Friarfjord
| Interior floors | Good |
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| Wall cladding | Good |
| Kitchen worktops | Not recommended |
| Bathrooms and wet areas | With care |
| Exterior paving and façades | Excellent |
| Frost exposure | Good |
| Back-lighting | Not suitable |
General guidance for the sandstone family. The right thickness, finish and treatment for Friarfjord are confirmed on your project.
Weights and logistics
| Thickness (mm) | about 23 kg/m² |
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| Thickness (mm) | about 46 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 69 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 92 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 115 kg/m² |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 2 cm | about 248 kg |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 3 cm | about 373 kg |
| 20-foot container (about 27 t) | about 590 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 Friarfjord
Honed
Smooth and matt, with a soft satin look. Hides small scratches and etching better than a polish and is safer underfoot.
Sandblasted
A fine, even roughness obtained with a jet of sand. Lightens the colour and gives grip: used for exteriors, steps and pool surrounds.
Bush-hammered
A rough, pitted surface made with a toothed hammer. Maximum slip resistance for exterior paving, ramps and steps.
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 Friarfjord
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 sandstone materials in beige & cream tones to compare.
More stones from Norway
Arctic Black · Arctic Light · Arctic Pink · Barents Blue · Barents Red · Bergan · Björnevann · Blue Pearl · Blue Pearl Auen · Blue Pearl Fjord · Chrystal Pink · Emerald Pearl · Iddefjord · Labrador Blue Pearl · Leikanger · Marina Pearl · Royal Pearl · Royal Pink · Silver Platina · Storen Granitt · Tolga White · Antique Fonce · Blue Olav · Furuli · Midnight Sun · Norwegian Rose · Tundra · Alta · Laksefjord · Oppdal · Otta Hogseter · Otta Pillarguri · Masi Quartzite · Favang · Dovre
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 Friarfjord come from?
Friarfjord comes from Norway.
How much does a slab of Friarfjord weigh?
A 2 cm slab of this stone family weighs about 46 kg per square metre; a 3 cm slab about 69 kg.
Is Friarfjord suitable for kitchens and bathrooms?
Typical uses of sandstone are façades, paving, garden and landscape 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 Friarfjord?
The finishes normally used on this stone family are natural cleft, honed, sandblasted, bush-hammered. The finish is chosen according to where the stone goes: polished or honed indoors, textured finishes where grip is needed.
Can Friarfjord be used outdoors?
For the sandstone family our guidance for exterior paving and façades is: excellent; for frost exposure: good. We confirm thickness and finish on your project and climate.
How do I clean and protect Friarfjord?
Use water and a neutral detergent; sealing is quick and recommended on light colours and textured finishes.
Do slabs of Friarfjord 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 Friarfjord?
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.