Discover Bateig Azul, an exquisite natural stone quarried in Spain, prized for its distinctive blue tones and elegant appearance. As a sandstone, it offers a unique texture with a fine to medium grain that enhances its visual depth. Often referred to as Azul Bateig or simply Blue Sandstone, this material is ideal for both interior and exterior applications, including flooring, wall cladding, and countertops. The stone's versatile nature allows for various finishes, from polished to honed or brushed, catering to diverse design needs. At Marmi di Carrara, we supply Bateig Azul in blocks, slabs (2/3 cm), and custom cut-to-size pieces. We provide photos of actual slabs before purchase, ensuring precision and satisfaction for architects and designers seeking this premium Spanish sandstone.
Petrographic description
Bateig Azul is a sandstone originating from Spain, characterized by its blue coloration. It presents a consistent sedimentary structure with a fine to medium grain typical of this lithotype.
Bateig Azul is a Sandstone quarried in Spain, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICESSA00528. Its dominant tone is blue.
Like every sandstone, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: honed, sawn, sandblasted, bush-hammered, split-face. Typical applications: exterior paving, façades, garden walls, rustic interiors.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
Bateig Azul: complete guide
Overview
Bateig Azul is a very fine-grained Spanish calcarenite with a grey-blue tone. It is chosen for its homogeneity and ease of working, which make it ideal for cladding and carved pieces.
History and origin
It comes from the province of Alicante, in south-eastern Spain, an area known for quarrying limestones. Bateig is a sedimentary stone composed of cemented grains, highly valued for façades, cladding and artistic work. It is available in several shades, including Azul and Blanca. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is grey-blue, fine and uniform, with occasional specks or slight streaks. Variability between slabs is low, a characteristic that makes large, even surfaces easier. Honed, it looks velvety; sandblasted or brushed, it takes on a slightly lighter, more textured tone.
Uses
It is suitable for façades, indoor and outdoor cladding, columns, cornices, balustrades and sculptures. For flooring, indoor use with moderate traffic is preferable; it is not recommended for kitchen worktops or surfaces very exposed to staining.
Care and maintenance
Apply a breathable water repellent for outdoor applications and a stain-proofing product indoors. Clean with neutral detergents and avoid acids and abrasive sponges.
- Classification
- calcarenite (sandy limestone)
- Density
- approx. 2,100-2,300 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 3-4
- Water absorption
- medium to high
- Main use
- façades, cladding, carved elements
- Acid resistance
- low: the calcareous component is sensitive to acids
FAQ
Is Bateig Azul suitable for outdoor use?
Sandstone: a classic outdoor stone for paving and walls. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Bateig Azul per m²?
Indicative price from €140/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Bateig Azul shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
