ColourBlue-grey
Stone · Italy
Pietra Serena
A blue-grey sandstone from the hills around Florence, used in Renaissance architecture and still used for floors, steps and fireplaces.
- Material
- Sandstone
- Origin
- Italy
- Cost
- €€€
- Maintenance
- Medium
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Overview
- Colour
- Blue-grey
- Natural variation
- Low-Medium
- Pattern
- Fine, even grain
- Typical format
- Tiles, slabs and carved pieces
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Physical characteristics
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Finishes and applications
Finish options
HonedBush-hammeredSandblastedSplit face
Common applications
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Advantages and limitations
Advantages
Calm, cool colour with deep historic associations
Easy to carve for mouldings and fire surrounds
Matt, natural look
Limitations
Soft and porous compared with granite or quartzite
Can flake if exposed to frost or salt
Darkens when wet or oiled
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Care and installation
Maintenance and care
Seal with an impregnating sealer, especially in kitchens.
Clean with water and a mild neutral cleaner; avoid acids and pressure washing.
Installation considerations
- 1View and approve the actual slabs or a batch sample before cutting; natural stone varies from block to block.
- 2Check frost resistance with the supplier before outdoor use.
- 3Use a breathable sealer that does not change the colour.
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Sustainability
A European stone that ages well and can be re-dressed instead of replaced.
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Best pairings
Plaster and paint · Varied OriginsPietra Serena + Venetian Plaster 
Wood · Varied originsPietra Serena + European Oak 
Metal · Varied originsPietra Serena + Blackened Steel 
Textile and leather · Varied OriginsPietra Serena + Linen Use with cautionFrost-exposed pavingOily kitchens without sealing
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