Petrographic description
Perlato Svevo is a Limestone quarried in Italy, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICITLS01000. 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.
Perlato Svevo marble: the complete guide
Overview
Perlato Svevo is a light beige Apulian stone, compact and bright, quarried in the Apricena basin. Versatile indoors and outdoors.
History and origin
It is quarried at Apricena, in the province of Foggia, one of the main stone districts of southern Italy, known for "pietra di Apricena". The name recalls the Swabian history of Apulia under Frederick II. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
A light beige background with slight mottling and darker veins, a uniform, natural look. Polished it gains a pearly effect; brushed it is warm and textured.
Uses
Floors, cladding, stairs, thresholds, façades and street furniture. With non-slip finishes it is used for terraces and outdoor spaces.
Care and maintenance
Neutral detergents and water for routine cleaning; no acids or aggressive de-icing salts. Outdoors a water-repellent limits dirt, moss and absorption; indoors a stain-proof sealer protects tops and floors. The surface can be re-honed over time.
- Classification
- Compact limestone (commercial marble)
- Density
- about 2,650 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- about 3
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- interiors and exteriors
- Acid resistance
- low
FAQ
Is Perlato Svevo 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 Perlato Svevo per m²?
Indicative price from €110/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 Perlato Svevo 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.
