Rosa Filipina is a natural limestone quarried in the Philippines, renowned for its striking red‑reddish brown body pierced by delicate white streaks. The stone displays a fine to medium grain with subtle veining that adds depth without overwhelming the overall warm tone. Its robust yet elegant appearance makes it suitable for flooring, wall cladding, countertops, and outdoor applications where a bold colour statement is desired. Preferred finishes include honed for a smooth matte look or polished to highlight the stone's natural sheen. Marmi di Carrara supplies Rosa Filipina in 2‑3 cm thick blocks and slabs, cut‑to‑size on request, with verified photos of each slab before purchase.
Petrographic description
Red‑reddish brown interlaced with white streaks.
Rosa Filipina is a Limestone quarried in Philippines, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICPHLS00061. 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 Rosa Filipina 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 Rosa Filipina 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 Rosa Filipina 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.
