Product Type:
Basalt
Origin:
Italy
Italian Basaltina
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Stocked Finish:
Honed
Stocked Thickness:
3/4″ (2cm slab)
Recommended Uses:
Commercial
Residential
Interior Countertops
Exterior Countertops
Interior Wall
Exterior Cladding
Fireplaces
*Shower Walls
*When installed in interior wet areas, the product must be sealed and maintained properly. If it is not, the appearance of the product could be altered. Please contact your installer or sales representative for more information.
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Italian Basaltina is quarried from a bedrock quarry in Italy. Basalt has natural occurring holes which are filled with colored cement during the processing of the slabs. Italian Basaltina can be used for kitchen countertops, as well as exterior barbecue countertops. It is used extensively in Europe for sidewalks, street curbs, and cladding. Italian Basaltina is more durable than marble however; it is less durable than granite. It is not affected by citric acid such as lemons or limes. It is common to have darker vertical or horizontal grey veining in this stone. The use of a stone enhancer will darken Italian Basaltina for a richer look. Extra coats of sealer are required on this product due to the porosity of basalt.
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