Candia Red is a distinctive red limestone quarried in Greece, known for its warm, earthy hue and subtle, fine-grained texture. The stone displays gentle veining in complementary shades of pink and amber, adding depth and visual interest. Its moderate porosity and fine grain make it ideal for both interior and exterior applications, including flooring, wall cladding, countertops, and decorative panels. Candia Red can be finished in a polished, honed, or brushed texture, each enhancing its natural warmth and durability. Marmi di Carrara supplies this stone in high-quality blocks and 2–3 cm slabs, offering custom cut‑to‑size services and detailed photographs of actual slabs before purchase, ensuring architects and designers receive accurate representations of the material.
Petrographic description
Typically a red limestone.
Candia Red is a Limestone quarried in Greece, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICGRLS00109. Its dominant tone is red.
Like every limestone, 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, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered, split-face. Typical applications: interior and exterior floors, façades, pool surrounds, garden design, carved elements.
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.
FAQ
Is Candia Red suitable for outdoor use?
Limestone: suitable for façades and paving in temperate climates with a honed, brushed or bush-hammered finish. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Candia Red per m²?
Indicative price from €100/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 Candia Red 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.
