Petrographic description
Pekkala Pink is a Granite quarried in Finland, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICFIGR00107. Its dominant tone is pink & rose.
Like every granite, 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: polished, honed, flamed, bush-hammered, leathered. Typical applications: kitchen worktops, exterior cladding and paving, stairs, monuments, high-traffic floors.
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.
Pekkala Pink Granite: complete guide
Overview
Pekkala Pink is a pinkish granite from Finland. It is appreciated for its warm colour and its resistance, which makes it suitable for both interiors and exteriors.
History and origin
It is one of the pink granites quarried in Finland, a country where natural stone is a long-established industry. Materials of this type are exported throughout Europe for cladding, paving and memorial work. Its pinkish tone sets it apart from the grey and black granites more common in the north. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background has pink tones verging on salmon, with grey quartz and dark patches of biotite. The distribution of the crystals is fairly regular, with colour variations from one lot to another. Polished, it looks lively; bush-hammered, it becomes a light, matt pink.
Uses
It is used for façade cladding, floors, steps, fountains, monuments and tops. Outdoors it withstands frost well. For extensive projects it is advisable to buy all the material from a single lot.
Care and maintenance
Water and a neutral detergent for routine cleaning. Avoid washing with strong acids during installation, which could stain the joints and dull the polish.
- Classification
- granite (intrusive igneous rock)
- Density
- approx. 2,650 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 6-7
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- interiors and exteriors
- Acid resistance
- good
FAQ
Is Pekkala Pink suitable for outdoor use?
Granite: excellent for façades, paving and stairs in any climate. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Pekkala Pink per m²?
Indicative price from €70/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 Pekkala Pink 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.
