Dukes Gritstone is a distinctive natural stone originating from the United Kingdom, valued for its industrial aesthetic and robust durability. This grey gritstone features a coarse, granular grain structure that provides a textured, matte appearance without prominent veining. It is widely utilized in cladding, paving, and architectural features where a rugged, authentic character is desired. Suitable finishes include natural, bush-hammered, or honed surfaces that enhance its tactile quality. Marmi di Carrara supplies Dukes Gritstone through carefully selected blocks, offering slabs in 2/3 cm thicknesses and custom cut-to-size solutions. We provide high-resolution photos of actual slabs to ensure you can evaluate the unique grey tonal variations before purchase. Discover the enduring character of this UK stone.
Petrographic description
Dukes Gritstone is a grey sedimentary rock characterized by a coarse, granular texture. It is a durable sandstone variant typically sourced from the United Kingdom.
Dukes Gritstone is a Other stones quarried in United Kingdom, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICGBOT00782. Its dominant tone is grey.
Like every other stones, 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, brushed, flamed where suitable. Typical applications: floors, cladding, tops and decorative elements according to the stone's properties.
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 Dukes Gritstone suitable for outdoor use?
Other stones: to be assessed on the specific stone. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Dukes Gritstone per m²?
Indicative price from €125/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 Dukes Gritstone 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.
