Labrador Antico: complete guide

History and origin

The trade name Labrador covers several dark stones containing feldspars that produce iridescent flashes, long known in construction and furnishings. Labrador Antico is an imported material, commercially classed as granite. It is offered above all with finishes that bring out its character, such as polished and antiqued. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.

Look and veining

The background is black with blue tinges, studded with crystals that flash sky blue and silver-grey depending on the viewing angle. The intensity of the flashes varies between slabs. Polished, it shows the iridescence to the full; antiqued or brushed, it takes on a more textured, matt look with more subtle flashes.

Technical properties (indicative)

Recommended uses

Suitable for kitchen worktops, bathroom vanity tops, floors, stairs and interior cladding. It can also be used outdoors for cladding and thresholds. To bring out its flashes, it is best used on well-lit surfaces.

Care and maintenance

Clean with a neutral detergent and a microfibre cloth, avoiding waxes and abrasive products. A stain-proofing impregnator, especially on antiqued finishes, helps keep the colour even.

Pairings

• grey or smoked oak
• burnished and gunmetal metals
• light plaster or lime-washed walls

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