Austin Shell is a natural limestone quarried in the United States, also marketed as Texas Shellstone. It displays a warm palette of beige and cream tones, with a subtle, consistent grain and occasional faint veining that adds depth without overwhelming the surface. The stone is well suited for both interior and exterior applications, including wall cladding, flooring, countertops, and landscape features. Recommended finishes range from a honed matte for a soft, tactile feel to a polished surface that highlights its gentle sheen. Marmi di Carrara supplies Austin Shell in blocks and 2‑3 cm thick slabs, cut‑to‑size on request, with real‑time photos of each slab before purchase.
Petrographic description
Typically a fine‑grained limestone with a uniform beige to cream coloration.
Austin Shell is a Limestone quarried in United States, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICUSLS00176. 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.
FAQ
Is Austin Shell 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 Austin Shell 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 Austin Shell 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.
