Baruthel is a French limestone prized for its warm beige and cream palette, offering a subtle, homogenous appearance that suits both contemporary and classic interiors. The stone displays a fine, even grain with occasional gentle veining that adds depth without overwhelming the overall tone. Ideal for flooring, wall cladding, bathroom surfaces, and minimalist furniture, Baruthel performs well in polished, honed or brushed finishes, each highlighting its natural elegance. Marmi di Carrara supplies Baruthel in robust blocks and ready‑to‑install slabs of 2‑3 cm thickness, with cut‑to‑size options and high‑resolution photos of actual slabs available before purchase.
Petrographic description
Typically a fine‑grained limestone with a uniform beige to cream colour.
Baruthel is a Limestone quarried in France, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICFRLS03065. 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 Baruthel 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 Baruthel per m²?
Indicative price from €85/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 Baruthel 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.
