Hunsrücker Schiefer is a natural slate sourced from various European quarries, renowned for its consistent medium‑grey tone and subtle, linear grain. The stone presents a smooth, even surface with occasional faint veining that adds depth without compromising its sleek appearance. Ideal for both interior and exterior applications, it works well in flooring, wall cladding, roofing, and landscape design, especially when finished with a honed or polished treatment. Marmi di Carrara supplies Hunsrücker Schiefer in blocks and 2‑3 cm thick slabs, offers cut‑to‑size services, and provides real‑time photos of actual slabs before purchase.
Petrographic description
Typically a fine‑grained grey slate with a uniform texture.
Hunsrücker Schiefer is a Slate quarried in Various origins, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference —. Its dominant tone is grey.
Like every slate, 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: natural cleft, honed, brushed, calibrated. Typical applications: roofing, floors, wall cladding, pool surrounds, kitchen tops.
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 Hunsrücker Schiefer suitable for outdoor use?
Slate: well suited to roofing, cladding and paving. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Hunsrücker Schiefer per m²?
Indicative price from €120/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 Hunsrücker Schiefer 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.
