ColourGrey · Plum and white veins
Stone · Italy
Fior di Pesco Marble
Fior di Pesco Carnico, a grey marble from Friuli in north-east Italy, crossed by white and plum-coloured veins.
- Material
- Marble
- Origin
- Italy
- Cost
- €€€
- Maintenance
- Medium-High
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Overview
- Colour
- Grey · Plum and white veins
- Natural variation
- High
- Pattern
- Dense, layered veining
- Typical format
- Slabs and tiles
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Physical characteristics
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Finishes and applications
Finish options
PolishedHonedLeathered
Common applications
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Advantages and limitations
Advantages
Darker base hides marks better than white marbles
Warm grey and plum tones work with timber and brass
Distinctive for furniture tops and vanities
Limitations
Strong pattern can overwhelm large floor areas
Etches with acids
Limited quarry output
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Care and installation
Maintenance and care
Wipe spills quickly, especially acids such as lemon, wine, vinegar and many bathroom cleaners, which etch the surface.
Clean with a pH-neutral stone cleaner and reseal periodically; honed surfaces show etching less than polished ones.
Installation considerations
- 1View and approve the actual slabs or a batch sample before cutting; natural stone varies from block to block.
- 2Agree the vein direction and any book-matching on a layout drawing with the fabricator.
- 3Seal before grouting and again after installation, using a sealer suited to the stone.
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Sustainability
A European stone, which shortens transport for projects in Europe.
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Best pairings
Wood · Varied originsFior di Pesco Marble + American Walnut 
Metal · Varied OriginsFior di Pesco Marble + Aged Brass 
Plaster and paint · Varied OriginsFior di Pesco Marble + Limewash 
Textile and leather · Varied OriginsFior di Pesco Marble + Mohair Velvet Use with cautionAcidic cleaners
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