1. Key Selection Criteria
Factor | What to Check |
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Color Consistency | Request slab photos/videos (avoid patchy lots) |
Density | >2.4 g/cm³ for flooring (less porous) |
Finish Options | Honed (matte), polished (glossy), tumbled (rustic) |
Lead Time | 4–8 weeks for quarry-fresh orders |
2. Price Benchmarks (2024)
Type | Price (USD/m²) | Best For |
---|---|---|
Crema Marfil (Spain) | 90 | Interior walls/floors |
Kota Beige (India) | 50 | High-traffic areas |
French Limestone | 120 | Luxury façades |
3. Applications & Trends
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2024 Popular Uses:
- Walls: Stacked stone cladding (5–10cm strips)
- Flooring: Honed finish for slip resistance
- Outdoors: Flamed finish for weatherproofing
- Emerging Trend:
- Eco-beige: Quarries with carbon-neutral certification (e.g., Portugal’ Solsirex)
4. Smart Buying Tips
✔ Ask for Blocks, Not Just Slabs – Ensures vein continuity for large projects.✔ Test Stain Resistance – Apply coffee/oil on samples.
✔ Negotiate Incoterms – FOB (you handle shipping) vs. CIF (supplier arranges).
"The right beige limestone balances aesthetics with practicality – choose suppliers who prioritize both."









