Kanfanar Limestone supplied as slabs, paving, cladding, stair components and bespoke cut-to-size pieces.
A Croatian natural limestone selected for refined interiors, façades, flooring, exterior landscaping and premium architectural projects.
Kanfanar Limestone: origin and appearance
Kanfanar Limestone is quarried in Istria, Croatia. Its palette ranges from beige and cream to light grey, with subtle mineral movement and occasional shell inclusions that give the surface natural depth.
Architects value Kanfanar for its calm, luminous and timeless appearance. It can be specified for floors, cladding, stairs, façades, landscape features and bespoke elements once the quarry layer, finish, thickness and installation conditions have been confirmed.
Marbre Import assists architects, interior designers, stone contractors and construction teams with lot selection, comparison with other premium natural stones, layout planning and project logistics. For high-end projects, we can also coordinate the complete stonework package on the client’s behalf.
Kanfanar Limestone technical overview
| Stone family | Natural stone / limestone |
| Origin / quarry area | Istria, Croatia |
| Appearance | Beige, cream to light grey, with mineral variation and possible shell inclusions depending on the quarry layer |
| Predominant colour | Light beige |
| Available varieties | Kanfanar Nuts, Kanfanar Blue, Kanfanar Shells, Kanfanar layer II, Kanfanar layer III, Kanfanar layer IV / vein cut |
| Formats | Slabs, paving, tiles, stair components, cladding, solid elements and bespoke fabrication subject to availability |
| Available finishes | Polished, honed, brushed, flamed, sandblasted, bush-hammered, aged, rigato/grooved or grafiato, depending on the quarry layer and project |
| Recommended applications | Interior floors, wall cladding, façades, stairs, exterior landscaping, residential and hospitality projects |
| Exterior use | Possible subject to the selected finish, thickness, installation method, climate, treatment and lot approval |
Indicative technical data
| Bulk density | ~ 2 636 kg/m³ |
| Water absorption | ~ 0.8% by mass |
| Compressive strength | ~ 128–133 MPa |
| Flexural strength | ~ 14.9 MPa |
| Abrasion resistance | ~ 19.1 |
| Freeze-thaw / exterior use | Confirm for the selected lot, finish, thickness, installation method and exposure |
Indicative values referenced from StoneContact for Kanfanar Limestone. Confirm against the quarry layer, lot, finish, thickness, intended use and applicable test standard.
Recommended applications
- Interior and exterior paving, subject to finish
- Stairs, thresholds and window sills
- Wall cladding and façades
- Bathrooms, lobbies, hotels and reception areas
- Landscaping and premium Mediterranean-style projects
Croatian limestone
Specifying Kanfanar Limestone for a premium project
Kanfanar is well suited to schemes requiring a light, natural architectural stone with a quiet character. It complements timber, mineral plaster, bronze joinery and stronger decorative features without competing with them.
Architectural character
A luminous material for restrained floors, staircases, cladding and façades.
Finish selection
Polished, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered and flamed finishes each create a markedly different architectural expression.
Technical validation
Confirm the lot, thicknesses and exterior suitability before ordering.
Material references
Identified varieties and finishes
Kamen documents several Kanfanar selections, including Kanfanar Nuts, Kanfanar Blue, Kanfanar Shells, layers II, III and IV/vein cut, together with polished, brushed, flamed, sandblasted, bush-hammered, aged, rigato and grafiato finishes. Marbre Import recommends approving the finish from physical samples or photographs of the actual lot.
References: Kamen d.d. Pazin – Kanfanar ; StoneContact – Kanfanar Limestone.
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