Amarillo Rio is a Spanish limestone prized for its warm yellow and gold tones, which bring light and character to any space. Its fine, uniform grain and occasional subtle veining make it a versatile choice for both classic and contemporary projects. Commonly used for wall cladding, flooring, staircases, and decorative elements, Amarillo Rio pairs beautifully with brushed, honed, or polished finishes to enhance its natural glow. As a natural stone, it offers durability and timeless appeal. Marmi di Carrara supplies Amarillo Rio in blocks, slabs of 2 or 3 cm thickness, and cut-to-size pieces, always providing photos of actual slabs before purchase to ensure you select the perfect material for your design.
Petrographic description
Amarillo Rio is a golden-yellow limestone from Spain, typically featuring a fine-grained texture with subtle tonal variations.
Amarillo Rio is a Limestone quarried in Spain, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICESLS00219. Its dominant tone is yellow & gold.
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 Amarillo Rio 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 Amarillo Rio 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 Amarillo Rio 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.
