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Laminam In Side Pietra di Cardoso Grigio Porcelain

Laminam · Porcelain

In Side Pietra di Cardoso Grigio

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Our porcelain range is available with full supply, templating, fabrication and installation across Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville, Chichester, Southampton and the surrounding area, with our services extending to Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Dorset and Berkshire . The reach of our installation service depends on the type of project — contact us to discuss your requirements.

Supply & Fabrication — UK Wide

Outside our installation area? We can fabricate porcelain to your supplied template, or supply the stone directly as-is — anywhere in the UK . Learn more .

The Stone

See the natural beauty of In Side Pietra di Cardoso Grigio up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this porcelain unique.

Colour:

Grey

A reverent homage to Tuscan Pietra di Cardoso — cool grey with fine, layered cleavage planes that echo centuries of Italian architecture.

Laminam In Side Pietra di Cardoso Grigio reproduces the quiet dignity of one of Italy's most historically significant building stones. Its cool mid-grey surface carries fine, layered cleavage planes and subtle lighter veining that capture the sedimentary character of authentic Cardoso stone quarried from the mountains of Tuscany. The texture is restrained yet unmistakably geological — horizontal striations and tonal shifts create a naturalistic depth that flat-colour porcelain cannot approach. The In Side collection celebrates the raw, unpolished surfaces found inside split stone blocks, and Cardoso Grigio translates that concept into a surface of calm, architectural authority. Ideal for contemporary kitchens and bathrooms where honest, understated stone character is valued over polish and sheen.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

5 out of 5

Stain Resistance

5 out of 5

UV Resistance

5 out of 5

Heat Resistance

5 out of 5

Scratch Resistance

5 out of 5

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Laminam In Side Pietra di Cardoso Grigio Porcelain slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About In Side Pietra di Cardoso Grigio

What is Pietra di Cardoso?
Pietra di Cardoso is an ancient Italian sandstone from the Apuan Alps in Tuscany — a fine-grained, sophisticated grey stone used in historic Tuscan architecture and sculpture. The In Side collection captures this stone's refined character. Grigio presents the classic grey expression — subtle, architectural, and deeply rooted in Italian building tradition.
What colour is Pietra di Cardoso Grigio?
Grigio presents a refined, cool mid-grey with fine mineral texture and subtle blue-grey undertones characteristic of the original Cardoso sandstone. The surface is subtly textured rather than dramatically veined, creating a surface of quiet geological sophistication that references serious Italian architecture rather than decorative stone effects.
Is Pietra di Cardoso Grigio suitable for architectural interiors?
Cardoso Grigio is ideal for architecturally minded interiors — its refined, understated grey references the grey sandstone used in Tuscan palazzi and public buildings. It suits high-end residential projects, design studios, and commercial spaces where quiet material quality is valued over decorative statement. It is the architect's grey stone of choice.
What makes Cardoso stone architecturally significant?
Pietra di Cardoso has been the grey stone of Tuscan architecture for centuries — used for window surrounds, doorways, columns, and paving in Florence and throughout the region. Its fine grain, subtle colour, and excellent weathering characteristics have made it a favourite of serious architects. Laminam's version captures this heritage for interior surface applications.
How does Cardoso compare to Pietra di Savoia Grigio?
Both are grey stone effects, but with different characters. Pietra di Savoia Grigio is a warmer, more universally neutral grey. Pietra di Cardoso Grigio is cooler, more architectural, and specifically references Tuscan sandstone tradition. Choose Savoia for versatile warmth; Cardoso for cooler, more architecturally specific grey stone character.
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