Grigio Carnico

The white veining that runs through the dark grey background of the Grigio Carnico slabs creates a visual contrast of extraordinary impact and singular beauty.

Marble Grigio Carnico: geological and geographical origin

Grigio Carnico is a prestigious Italian marble extracted from quarries located in the heart of the Friulian Dolomites Natural Park, within the Carnic Alps, in the province of Udine. This mining area has been continuously active since the 1960s and is still in operation today.

Petrographically, Grigio Carnico marble is a Biospar-Micrite, a very fine-grained cryptocrystalline limestone rock with crystals less than 5 microns in diameter, containing biological and fossil materials, often residues of marine organisms.

Grigio Carnico: physical, technical and aesthetic properties

Grigio Carnico is a marble capable of astonishing with its refined simplicity.

The deep dark grey surface is crossed by marked white and light grey veins, which intertwine to create a striking visual effect. 

In addition to its aesthetic value, this natural stone can boast technical performances that make it ideal for both exterior cladding and elegant interior design solutions, being in fact particularly resistant and durable.

Thanks to its shine and modern and contemporary style, Grigio Carnico is perfectly suited to multiple architectural and decorative applications.

Below are the main technical characteristics of Grigio Carnico marble:

type of test	unit
flexural strength	13,0 Mpa
Breaking load at the fixing holes	1700 N
resistance to compression	NDP
Water absorption at atmospheric pressure	0,1%
Apparent volume mass/Open porosity	2.689 kg/m3

Ideal workmanship and finishes for Grigio Carnico slabs

Among the distinctive qualities of Grigio Carnico, the particularity of maintaining a polsihed finish with an effect “mirror” over time stands out, highly appreciated and found in numerous buildings and rooms made in Grigio Carnico around the world.

Polishing is therefore undoubtedly the most frequently used finish for Grigio Carnico slabs.

However, depending on the design needs, Grigio Carnico slabs can be subjected to processes other than the polished one. Among the most common we find:

• Brushed finish, gives the surface a uniform texture and a silky feel to the touch.
• Honed finish, gives the marble a smooth and matte appearance.

Grigio Carnico, the most common applications in outdoor and indoor environments

Used in both private buildings and public works, the Grigio Carnico is perfectly suited to projects ranging from retro style to contemporary design.

When used in outdoor flooring, it has the particular characteristic of radically changing its appearance according to the conditions of the walking surface, showing different hues and reflections when dry or wet.

In interior applications, however, it can become the absolute protagonist of an environment, especially when used with polished or natural finishes.

Grigio Carnico is frequently used for:

1. Cladding and flooring (indoor and outdoor)
2. Kitchen countertops, upholstery and tops
3. Bathroom linings and tops
4. Furnishing accessories.

Thanks to its excellent technical and aesthetic characteristics, Grigio Carnico has been chosen for the construction of numerous prestigious buildings and flooring at an international level. These include:

• Lotte Tower SEOUL – SOUTH KOREA
• Moncler Shops
• Four Seasons Hotel BAHRAIN BAY – BAHRAIN
• Square Talmassons UDINE-ITALY

Grigio Carnico in Alberti & Alberti

At Alberti and Alberti, we manage all production phases of natural stone processing, from selection to finishing, providing consultancy and materials to architects, marble workers, contractors, distributors, construction companies, retailers, and other B2B operators. We do not deal with supplies for private individuals.

We have the highest quality Grigio Carnico slabs in all finishes, thanks to the use of proprietary machinery for the internal processing of the slabs.

In addition, we produce finished workpieces of every thickness and finish to provide the customer with an even more complete service. Alberti & Alberti warehouses currently have Grigio Carnico slabs 2 cm thick: check availability in real time.

Or contact us for slabs making on request.

FAQ

Is Grigio Carnico a porous marble that stains easily?

Grigio Carnico can be stained like any marble, if not properly protected and maintained. However, thanks to its good compactness, it is not among the most critical marbles in terms of porosity. With a protective treatment and constant care it is a very good and durable material.

Is Grigio Carnico suitable for outdoor flooring?

Yes, Grigio Carnico is suitable for the creation of external flooring, provided that the correct surface work is used (See Square Talmassons Udine).

Is Grigio Carnico suitable for kitchen tops?

Yes, Grigio Carnico is suitable as a kitchen top, if treated and maintained correctly. Being a marble it can still be susceptible to stains from pigmented liquids (wine, oil, juice) and to attacks from acids (lemon, vinegar).