Chiampo Perlato is a distinguished Italian limestone known for its warm beige and cream tones. This stone features a fine, consistent grain with subtle natural variations that create a soft, elegant aesthetic. Its neutral palette makes it highly versatile for both contemporary and classic architectural projects. Common applications include interior wall cladding, flooring, and decorative elements where a refined, organic texture is desired. Suitable finishes include polished, honed, and brushed surfaces to highlight its natural beauty. Marmi di Carrara supplies Chiampo Perlato in blocks, standard slabs of 2 or 3 cm, and custom cut-to-size pieces. We provide high-resolution photos of actual slabs to ensure you select the exact shade and pattern before purchase.
Petrographic description
Chiampo Perlato is typically a fine-grained limestone characterized by a uniform beige and cream appearance.
Chiampo Perlato is a Limestone quarried in Italy, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICITLS00916. Its dominant tone is beige & cream.
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.
Chiampo Perlato marble: the complete guide
Overview
Chiampo Perlato is an ivory-beige marble from Vicenza with small visible fossils. Elegant and warm, it is a classic of Italian floors.
History and origin
It is quarried in the Chiampo valley, in the province of Vicenza, one of the most important stone districts in Italy. Chiampo has been widely used in churches, public buildings and homes. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
An ivory-beige background with small fossils and lighter or darker spots, a delicate, natural look. Polished it gains pearly reflections.
Uses
Floors, cladding, stairs, bathrooms, tops, thresholds and decoration. Ideal for classic, warm interiors.
Care and maintenance
Clean with water and pH-neutral detergents, drying with a soft cloth; avoid acids, bleach and abrasive products. A water- and oil-repellent treatment after installation reduces staining and should be renewed periodically in busy areas. Professional honing and polishing remove scratches and dullness.
- Classification
- Compact limestone (commercial marble)
- Density
- about 2,650 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- about 3
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- interiors
- Acid resistance
- low
FAQ
Is Chiampo Perlato 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 Chiampo Perlato per m²?
Indicative price from €160/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 Chiampo Perlato 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.
