Kivia Blue
Natural stone · Finland · 1 photo
In brief. Kivia Blue is a blue natural stone from Finland. Petrographically it is classified as soapstone. 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. Recommended applications: suitable for interior and exterior applications. Indicative price: from € 115/m² · polished 2 cm slabs, ex works Carrara, VAT excluded.
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About Kivia Blue
Kivia Blue is a natural stone quarried in Finland, with a blue base colour. It is supplied by Marmi di Carrara as blocks, slabs and cut-to-size elements. Typical uses are flooring, cladding, tops and custom works.
Dominant tones measured on our photo
Where to use Kivia Blue
| 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 Kivia Blue are confirmed on your project.
Weights and logistics
| Thickness (mm) | about 26 kg/m² |
|---|---|
| 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 Kivia Blue
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.
Kivia Blue 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 Kivia Blue come from?
Kivia Blue comes from Finland.
How much does a slab of Kivia Blue weigh?
A 2 cm slab of this stone family weighs about 52 kg per square metre; a 3 cm slab about 78 kg.
Is Kivia Blue 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 Kivia Blue?
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 Kivia Blue 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 Kivia Blue?
Use water and a neutral stone detergent, avoid acids and descalers, and seal the surface with an impregnating protector.
Do slabs of Kivia Blue 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 much does Kivia Blue cost per m²?
Indicative price from € 115/m² for polished 2 cm slabs, ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, thickness, finish and quantity: send the form with your sizes and we reply with photos of the lots available and a written offer.