Breccia Sarda: complete guide

History and origin

As the name suggests, it is a breccia from Sardinia, an expression of the island's variety of ornamental stones. Coloured breccias have been used for centuries for cladding and decoration, thanks to their ever-changing pattern. Availability depends on the batches and must be checked at the time of enquiry. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.

Look and veining

The surface is composed of clasts of different shapes and sizes, in a range of colours that can span warm tones, greys and darker shades, joined by a matrix of a different tone. Variability between slabs is very high, so much so that each piece has a unique pattern. Polishing brightens the colours; matt finishes give a more rustic look.

Technical properties (indicative)

Recommended uses

Recommended for wall cladding, bathroom tops, tables, shelves and interior floors with a honed finish. Not suitable for intensively used kitchen worktops or, in general, for exposed exteriors.

Care and maintenance

Use neutral detergents and dry surfaces after cleaning. A protective impregnating sealer, renewed periodically, limits absorption in the matrix; any fillings can be restored in the workshop.

Pairings

• wrought iron and burnished metals
• olive wood or oak
• handcrafted ceramics and natural fabrics

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