Grigio Carnico marble
Marble · Italy
Fine white veins that branch over a gray-black background: that is the Grigio Carnico marble slab in the photo. Its home ground is bathrooms and walls, where the pattern's faint gray web shows in full.
It is also known as Gris Carnico.
- TypeMarble
- ColorBlack marble with gray
- OriginItaly
- ShippingOn request, to any country · how it reaches yours
What Grigio Carnico Marble Looks Like
Fine, crisp white veins branch out across the gray-black background and run in several directions; behind them runs a faint gray web. The contrast is high: the white cuts hard and the background holds it. The photo shows a high-gloss polish. Within the same slab, the vein pattern varies moderately. Another slab will bring another web: the piece in your order is chosen from photos.
- BackgroundGrayish black
- PatternVeined
- ContrastHigh
- Variation in the slabModerate
Where to use Grigio Carnico Marble
- BathroomsFull bathrooms; honed finish in the shower
- WallsWhole walls where the branching shows in full
- Interior floorsInterior floors; foot traffic wears the gloss
- TablesDining tables; with sealer, medium stain resistance
- KitchenKitchen only if you accept wear marks over time
- OutdoorsBetter indoors: the gloss does not last outside
- ScratchesLow
- StainsMedium, with sealer
- AcidsLow
Water marks show on the gray-black: a wipe with a dry cloth at the end of the day keeps them from setting in.
Grigio Carnico Marble finishes
Polished is the finish in the photo; matte finishes change the feel and how slippery the surface is where there is water.
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Polished
High gloss and a smooth feel; this is the finish in the photo.
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Honed
Matte feel with no reflection; wet, the surface is less slippery. In the shower, use this finish or brushed.
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Brushed
Fine texture to the touch and a muted sheen; the other option for areas that get wet, such as the shower.
Technical specifications
| Type | Marble |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Origin | Italy |
| Hardness | 3 on the Mohs scale |
| Pattern | Veined |
| Common finishes | Polished, honed, brushed |
| Works best in | Bathrooms, walls, indoor floors |
| Thickness and format | Depending on the slabs available; we confirm it in the quote |
How much does Grigio Carnico marble cost?
There is no single price per m². These factors move it, and the quote already includes shipping to your country.
- Variety
- Thickness
- Finish
- Square meters and cuts
- Shipping
For a quote, send us
- The measurements or a photo of the plans
- The thickness, if you have already decided on it
- The finish you like
- The city where you receive it
Grigio Carnico Marble at home
How it looks in different spaces. Visualizations created from the real slab.
Questions about Grigio Carnico Marble
Are Grigio Carnico and Gris Carnico the same stone?
Yes: it is the same stone with two spellings. Gris Carnico is another way of writing Grigio Carnico; both name this marble.
How is it different from Napoleon Black marble?
Napoleon Black is an intense black crossed by an irregular web of crisp white veins. The Carnico slab in the photo stays gray-black: its fine veins branch in several directions, and behind them runs a faint gray web. The difference shows above all in the background, which here leans more gray.
Does Grigio Carnico hold up as a kitchen countertop?
Yes, on one condition: that you accept the patina of daily use. Where lemon, wine or tomato lands, the gloss turns dull at that spot; it is a chemical reaction, not a stain. The sealer reduces how much the stone absorbs; with it, stain resistance is medium. If you are torn between this stone and a granite, the marble or granite guide sorts out the decision.
What care does this marble need?
Water and neutral soap are enough for cleaning; acidic cleaners stay away from this stone. Sealer goes on when the stone absorbs: if a drop darkens the spot where it lands, it is time to seal. And if use leaves marks, the marble takes a repolish that removes them.
How does Grigio Carnico reach my country?
We ship to any country, with the stone's documents of origin and its CE certification. On the shipping page we explain how it reaches each region.