Liscannor Stone: complete guide

History and origin

It is quarried in County Clare, on the west coast of Ireland, where it has always been used for paving, walls, roofing and flagstones. It is a fine-grained sedimentary stone that splits naturally into slabs. The characteristic sinuous markings on the surface are traces left by ancient organisms. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.

Look and veining

The background is dark grey, almost anthracite, with surfaces furrowed by sinuous, irregular fossil traces. The intensity of the pattern varies greatly from slab to slab: some are almost smooth, others densely marked. The natural surface brings out the markings, while honed or brushed it looks more uniform and darker.

Technical properties (indicative)

Recommended uses

It is highly suitable for outdoor paving, terraces, pool surrounds, stairs and walls, as well as interior floors with a rustic or contemporary style. Slabs with pronounced fossil traces are also popular for wall and fireplace cladding.

Care and maintenance

Clean with water and neutral detergents; outdoors, a water-repellent treatment can be useful to limit moss and stains. Avoid aggressive de-icing salts.

Pairings

• larch or iroko decking
• Corten steel
• light gravel and planting in gardens

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