Pietra Lavica basalt
Basalt · Italy
The Pietra Lavica basalt photo shows an almost black anthracite gray, very fine-grained and without veins. As a basalt, it is dense and stands up to heavy-use floors, facades and kitchens in a matte finish.
- TypeBasalt
- ColorBlack
- OriginItaly
- ShippingOn request, to any country · how it reaches yours
What Pietra Lavica Basalt Looks Like
Anthracite gray and black blend into a very fine grain that covers this slab without a single vein. There is barely any contrast between that gray and the black. Within the slab the color of Pietra Lavica stays uniform. The surface in the photo shows pores, the kind volcanic stones can have.
- BackgroundAnthracite gray
- PatternGrained
- ContrastLow
- Variation within the slabUniform
What Pietra Lavica Basalt Is Used For
- OutdoorsFacades, terraces and outdoor floors
- Interior floorsHeavy-traffic floors, outdoors too
- WallsAnthracite gray cladding, indoors or out
- KitchenCountertops and islands in a matte finish, with sealer
- TablesEveryday tables in a matte finish
- BathroomsShowers and sinks, in a matte finish
- ScratchesHigh
- StainsMedium, with sealer
- AcidsHigh
At the edge of a pool in full sun, in a warm climate, a very dark basalt heats up: keep that in mind before choosing it for that spot.
Pietra Lavica Basalt Finishes
The four finishes of Pietra Lavica are matte: they change the texture, the feel and how slippery the surface is.
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Honed
Matte and soft to the touch: the finish for countertops, sinks and interior floors.
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Brushed
Firm feel and no shine; like the matte finish, it slips little on outdoor floors and wet areas.
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Flamed
Flaming leaves the surface rough: an outdoor finish, for terraces and facades.
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Bush-hammered
Struck with a point, it leaves a pronounced texture for stairs and outdoor floors.
Technical specifications
| Type | Basalt |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Origin | Italy |
| Hardness | 6 on the Mohs scale |
| Pattern | Grained |
| Common finishes | Honed, brushed, flamed, bush-hammered |
| Works best in | Outdoors, interior floors, walls |
| Thickness and format | Depending on the slabs available; we confirm it in the quote |
How Much Does Pietra Lavica Basalt 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
Pietra Lavica Basalt at Home
How it looks in different spaces. Visualizations created from the real slab.
Questions About Pietra Lavica Basalt
How is it different from black granite?
In the finish and the pattern. Black granite usually comes polished and speckled. In its photo, Pietra Lavica is an even anthracite gray, very fine-grained and without veins. Among the similar stones, Nero Africa granite is, in its photo, a fine-grained black with a light gray speckle.
Does Pietra Lavica Basalt need sealer in the kitchen?
Yes, in the kitchen it is worth sealing: stain resistance is medium and sealer holds it up against oil, wine or coffee. Day to day, a damp cloth and neutral soap are enough.
Does it get hot in the sun?
It can: a very dark basalt picks up heat from the sun outdoors in a warm climate. On facades and walls that does not change its use. On pool coping in full sun in a tropical climate, though, it becomes uncomfortable underfoot.
Is the photo a real Pietra Lavica slab?
Real: what you see is a slab of this basalt, with its pores on the surface. Before you buy, we send you photos of the slabs available for your order.
How does Pietra Lavica basalt 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.