{"id":247282,"date":"2026-08-26T21:16:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T20:16:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marbre-import.fr\/?post_type=project&#038;p=247282"},"modified":"2026-08-27T13:51:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T12:51:23","slug":"kanfanar-limestone","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/www.marbre-import.fr\/en\/project\/kanfanar-limestone\/","title":{"rendered":"Kanfanar Limestone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- mi-product-model-start --><\/p>\n<style>.et_pb_post_content .mi-product-intro{max-width:1050px;margin:0 auto 48px;text-align:center}.et_pb_post_content .mi-product-intro p{font-size:20px!important;line-height:1.45!important;margin:0 auto 24px!important;color:#666}.et_pb_post_content .mi-product-intro .wp-block-buttons{display:flex!important;justify-content:center!important;align-items:center!important;gap:8px 10px!important;width:100%!important;margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important;text-align:center!important}.et_pb_post_content .mi-product-intro .wp-block-button{margin:0!important}.et_pb_post_content .mi-product-spacer{height:36px}.et_pb_post_content .mi-tech-note{font-size:12px;line-height:1.45;color:#666;margin-top:-8px;margin-bottom:22px}.mi-product-seo-boost{margin:46px auto;padding:34px clamp(18px,4vw,44px);background:#fffdf9;border:1px solid #e4d8c8;box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(59,46,31,.07)}.mi-product-seo-boost__kicker{margin:0 0 8px!important;color:#8b765f;font-size:12px!important;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase}.mi-product-seo-boost h2{margin:0 0 16px!important;color:#25242a;font-family:Prata,Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,40px)!important;line-height:1.16!important}.mi-product-seo-boost p,.mi-product-seo-boost li{color:#635d56;font-size:16px!important;line-height:1.72!important}.mi-product-seo-boost__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px;margin-top:22px}.mi-product-seo-boost__card{background:#f8f5f1;border-top:3px solid #bea88f;padding:22px}.mi-product-seo-boost__links{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin-top:22px}.mi-product-seo-boost__links a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:44px;padding:12px 16px;border:1px solid #b99a72;background:#fff;color:#25242a!important;font-weight:900;text-decoration:none!important}.mi-product-seo-boost__links a:first-child{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#cdb38c,#a47d4e);color:#181511!important}@media(max-width:900px){.mi-product-seo-boost__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.mi-product-seo-boost__links{display:block}.mi-product-seo-boost__links a{width:100%;margin-bottom:10px}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"mi-product-intro\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Kanfanar Limestone supplied as slabs, paving, cladding, stair components and bespoke cut-to-size pieces.<\/strong><br \/>A Croatian natural limestone selected for refined interiors, fa\u00e7ades, flooring, exterior landscaping and premium architectural projects.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marbre-import.fr\/en\/contact-2\/\">Request a quotation<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+33972158001\">Speak with a stone specialist<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mi-product-spacer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- mi-product-model-end --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-blockspare-blockspare-slider blockspare-kanfanar-20260625\" blockspare-animation=\"\"><style>.blockspare-kanfanar-20260625 .blockspare-slider-wrap span:before{color:#000}.blockspare-kanfanar-20260625 .blockspare-slider-wrap ul li button{color:#000}.blockspare-kanfanar-20260625 .blockspare-slider-wrap .slick-slider .slick-dots > li button{background-color:#000}.blockspare-kanfanar-20260625 .blockspare-slider-wrap .blockspare-gallery-figure{border-radius:0px}.blockspare-kanfanar-20260625 .slick-slider .slick-arrow:after{background-color:#fff}.blockspare-kanfanar-20260625 .blockspare-slider-wrap{margin-top:30px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:30px;margin-left:0px}<\/style><div class=\"blockspare-blocks blockspare-slider-wrap has-gutter-space-1 blockspare-original lpc-navigation-1 blockspare-navigation-small bs-has-equal-height\"><div class=\"blockspare-carousel-items\"><div data-next=\"fas fa-chevron-right\" data-prev=\"fas fa-chevron-left\" data-slick=\"{&quot;autoplay&quot;:true,&quot;slidesToShow&quot;:1,&quot;speed&quot;:&quot;1000&quot;,&quot;arrows&quot;:true,&quot;dots&quot;:false}\"><div><div class=\"blockspare-gallery-figure blockspare-hover-item\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.marbre-import.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kanfanar-Nuts-polie.jpg\" alt=\"Polished Kanfanar Nuts limestone with beige tones and natural fossils\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" title=\"\"><\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"blockspare-gallery-figure blockspare-hover-item\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.marbre-import.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kanfanar_bleu_Flamme.jpg\" alt=\"Flamed Kanfanar Blue limestone with a textured finish\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"blockspare-gallery-figure blockspare-hover-item\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.marbre-import.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kanfanar_Coquillages_-Brosse.jpg\" alt=\"Brushed Kanfanar Shells limestone with fossil patterns\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"blockspare-gallery-figure blockspare-hover-item\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.marbre-import.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/korenici_light-Polie.jpg\" alt=\"Polished Korenici Light, an Istrian limestone variety\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"blockspare-gallery-figure blockspare-hover-item\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.marbre-import.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/selina_light-Polie.jpg\" alt=\"Polished Selina Light, a pale Istrian limestone variety\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"blockspare-gallery-figure blockspare-hover-item\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.marbre-import.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kanfanar_III_Polie.jpg\" alt=\"Polished Kanfanar Layer III limestone in natural light beige\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"blockspare-gallery-figure blockspare-hover-item\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.marbre-import.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kanfanar-Bleu_-Polie.jpg\" alt=\"Polished Kanfanar Blue limestone with mineral tonal variation\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"blockspare-gallery-figure blockspare-hover-item\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.marbre-import.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kanfanar_II_Polie.jpg\" alt=\"Polished Kanfanar Layer II limestone from Croatia\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"blockspare-gallery-figure blockspare-hover-item\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.marbre-import.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kanfanar_Flamme.jpg\" alt=\"Flamed Kanfanar limestone for architectural applications\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"blockspare-gallery-figure blockspare-hover-item\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.marbre-import.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kanfanar-IV-Brosse-sans-de-la-veine.jpg\" alt=\"Brushed Kanfanar Layer IV limestone, cross-cut selection\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Kanfanar Limestone: origin and appearance<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Kanfanar Limestone<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p>Architects value Kanfanar for its calm, luminous and timeless appearance. It can be specified for floors, cladding, stairs, fa\u00e7ades, landscape features and bespoke elements once the quarry layer, finish, thickness and installation conditions have been confirmed.<\/p>\n<p>Marbre Import assists architects, interior designers, stone contractors and construction teams with lot selection, comparison with other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marbre-import.fr\/en\/other-stone\/\">premium natural stones<\/a>, layout planning and project logistics. For high-end projects, we can also coordinate the complete stonework package on the client\u2019s behalf.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kanfanar Limestone technical overview<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Stone family<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Natural stone \/ limestone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Origin \/ quarry area<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Istria, Croatia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Appearance<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Beige, cream to light grey, with mineral variation and possible shell inclusions depending on the quarry layer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Predominant colour<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Light beige<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Available varieties<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Kanfanar Nuts, Kanfanar Blue, Kanfanar Shells, Kanfanar layer II, Kanfanar layer III, Kanfanar layer IV \/ vein cut<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Formats<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Slabs, paving, tiles, stair components, cladding, solid elements and bespoke fabrication subject to availability<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Available finishes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Polished, honed, brushed, flamed, sandblasted, bush-hammered, aged, rigato\/grooved or grafiato, depending on the quarry layer and project<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Recommended applications<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Interior floors, wall cladding, fa\u00e7ades, stairs, exterior landscaping, residential and hospitality projects<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Exterior use<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Possible subject to the selected finish, thickness, installation method, climate, treatment and lot approval<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Indicative technical data<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Bulk density<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>~ 2 636 kg\/m\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Water absorption<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>~ 0.8% by mass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Compressive strength<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>~ 128\u2013133 MPa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Flexural strength<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>~ 14.9 MPa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Abrasion resistance<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>~ 19.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Freeze-thaw \/ exterior use<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Confirm for the selected lot, finish, thickness, installation method and exposure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mi-tech-note\"><small>Indicative values referenced from StoneContact for Kanfanar Limestone. Confirm against the quarry layer, lot, finish, thickness, intended use and applicable test standard.<\/small><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended applications<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interior and exterior paving, subject to finish<\/li>\n<li>Stairs, thresholds and window sills<\/li>\n<li>Wall cladding and fa\u00e7ades<\/li>\n<li>Bathrooms, lobbies, hotels and reception areas<\/li>\n<li>Landscaping and premium Mediterranean-style projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section class=\"mi-product-seo-boost\" aria-label=\"Conseils de prescription\">\n<p class=\"mi-product-seo-boost__kicker\">Croatian limestone<\/p>\n<h2>Specifying Kanfanar Limestone for a premium project<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mi-product-seo-boost__grid\">\n<div class=\"mi-product-seo-boost__card\">\n<h3>Architectural character<\/h3>\n<p>A luminous material for restrained floors, staircases, cladding and fa\u00e7ades.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mi-product-seo-boost__card\">\n<h3>Finish selection<\/h3>\n<p>Polished, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered and flamed finishes each create a markedly different architectural expression.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mi-product-seo-boost__card\">\n<h3>Technical validation<\/h3>\n<p>Confirm the lot, thicknesses and exterior suitability before ordering.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mi-product-seo-boost__links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marbre-import.fr\/en\/contact-2\/\">Request an available-lot selection<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marbre-import.fr\/en\/catalogue\/\">Return to the stone collection<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/stock.marbre-import.fr\/\">View available slabs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"mi-product-seo-boost mi-crosscheck-note\" aria-label=\"Material references\">\n<p class=\"mi-product-seo-boost__kicker\">Material references<\/p>\n<h2>Identified varieties and finishes<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><small>References: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kamen.hr\/en\/materijal\/kanfanar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Kamen d.d. Pazin &#8211; Kanfanar<\/a> ; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stonecontact.com\/kanfanar-limestone\/s5352\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">StoneContact &#8211; Kanfanar Limestone<\/a>.<\/small><\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kanfanar Limestone supplied as slabs, paving, cladding, stair components and bespoke cut-to-size pieces.A Croatian natural limestone selected for refined interiors, fa\u00e7ades, flooring, exterior landscaping and premium architectural projects. Request a quotation Speak with a stone specialist Kanfanar Limestone: origin and appearance Kanfanar Limestone is quarried in Istria, Croatia. 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