Bettinger Sandstein, also known simply as Bettingen, is a premium natural stone sourced from the quarries of Germany. This sandstone is distinguished by its soft beige and cream hues, offering a neutral yet elegant palette that suits both classical and contemporary architectural designs. The stone features a consistent grain structure with minimal veining, providing a smooth and uniform surface ideal for various applications. It is commonly used for interior cladding, flooring, countertops, and decorative elements where a refined aesthetic is required. Suitable finishes include honed, polished, or brushed options to enhance its natural warmth. At Marmi di Carrara srl, we supply this German sandstone in blocks, slabs ranging from 2 to 3 cm, and custom cut-to-size pieces, ensuring quality through photos of actual slabs before purchase.
Petrographic description
Bettinger Sandstein is a fine-to-medium grained sedimentary rock originating from the Keuper formations of Germany. It typically presents a homogeneous texture with a warm beige to cream coloration, characteristic of the Bettingen region.
Bettinger Sandstein is a Sandstone quarried in Germany, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICDESA01169. Its dominant tone is beige & cream.
Like every sandstone, 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, sawn, sandblasted, bush-hammered, split-face. Typical applications: exterior paving, façades, garden walls, rustic interiors.
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 Bettinger Sandstein suitable for outdoor use?
Sandstone: a classic outdoor stone for paving and walls. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Bettinger Sandstein per m²?
Indicative price from €105/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 Bettinger Sandstein 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.
