Bernardos is a natural slate from Spain, characterized by a uniform grey tone that ranges from light to medium shades. The stone displays a smooth, even grain with subtle linear veining that adds depth without overwhelming the overall appearance. Its compact structure makes it ideal for both interior and exterior applications, including flooring, wall cladding, roofing, and outdoor paving. Bernardos works well in honed, polished, or brushed finishes, depending on the desired aesthetic and slip‑resistance requirements. Marmi di Carrara supplies Bernardos in robust blocks and ready‑to‑install slabs of 2–3 cm thickness, offering cut‑to‑size services and real‑time photos of actual slabs before purchase.
Petrographic description
Typically a fine‑grained grey slate.
Bernardos is a Slate quarried in Spain, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICESSL00159. Its dominant tone is grey.
Like every slate, 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: natural cleft, honed, brushed, calibrated. Typical applications: roofing, floors, wall cladding, pool surrounds, kitchen tops.
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 Bernardos suitable for outdoor use?
Slate: well suited to roofing, cladding and paving. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Bernardos 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 Bernardos 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.
