Becon is a French grey granite prized for its consistent colour and subtle grain. Extracted from reputable quarries in France, the stone displays a smooth, even surface with occasional faint speckles that add depth without overwhelming the overall tone. Its durability and low porosity make Becon ideal for both interior and exterior applications, including flooring, wall cladding, countertops, and outdoor paving. The stone performs well in polished, honed or brushed finishes, allowing designers to tailor its aesthetic to the project. Marmi di Carrara supplies Becon in blocks and 2‑3 cm thick slabs, cut‑to‑size on request, with real‑time photos of actual slabs before purchase.
Petrographic description
Typically a grey granite with a uniform granular texture.
Becon is a Granite quarried in France, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICFRGR00905. Its dominant tone is grey.
Like every granite, 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: polished, honed, flamed, bush-hammered, leathered. Typical applications: kitchen worktops, exterior cladding and paving, stairs, monuments, high-traffic floors.
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 Becon suitable for outdoor use?
Granite: excellent for façades, paving and stairs in any climate. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Becon per m²?
Indicative price from €70/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 Becon 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.
