Independent Basebed is an open-textured oolitic limestone quarried in the United Kingdom, drawn from the Portlandian formation of the Jurassic period. Its palette of warm beige and cream tones, combined with a fine, even grain and a softly mottled appearance rather than pronounced veining, makes it a classic British building stone. Traditionally used for façades, ashlar masonry, flooring, steps and architectural details, it weathers gracefully and suits both traditional and contemporary projects. Recommended finishes include honed, sandblasted and bush-hammered surfaces, which enhance its natural grip and colour. Marmi di Carrara supplies Independent Basebed as blocks, slabs in 2 and 3 cm thicknesses and cut-to-size pieces, with photos of the actual slabs before purchase.
Petrographic description
The stone is an open-textured oolitic limestone from the Portlandian formation (Jurassic). It is formed from ooliths in a micrite (fine-grained calcium carbonate) matrix.
Independent Basebed is a Limestone quarried in United Kingdom, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICGBLS00666. Its dominant tone is beige & cream, with fine grain and a oolitic texture.
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 Independent Basebed 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 Independent Basebed per m²?
Indicative price from €110/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 Independent Basebed 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.
