Certifications & Awards
Every Apuana Carrara product meets the most stringent European and international quality standards. Our certifications give architects, contractors, and developers the confidence to specify our stone in projects of any scale.
Standards & Certifications
Natural Stone — Modular Tiles
Specifies requirements for natural stone modular tiles for flooring and cladding. Covers dimensions, surface quality, and physical-mechanical characteristics.
Natural Stone — Slabs for Flooring
Defines requirements for natural stone slabs used for interior and exterior flooring. Includes flexural strength, water absorption, and abrasion resistance.
Natural Stone — Pedestal Cladding
Covers thin slab natural stone products for pedestal cladding systems. Requirements for dimensions, surface quality, and structural performance.
Construction Products Regulation
The CE mark confirms that Apuana Carrara marble complies with EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR 305/2011). Mandatory for all stone used in European construction.
Quality Management System
Our authorized distributor operates under ISO 9001 quality management standards, ensuring consistent quality from selection through delivery.
Natural Stone — Slabs for External Paving
Requirements for natural stone slabs intended for external paving applications. Addresses frost resistance, slip resistance, and mechanical strength.
Quality Control Process
Each batch of marble undergoes rigorous inspection before leaving our Pietrasanta facility. Our quality control protocol covers six critical parameters.
Colour & Pattern Verification
Each block is inspected for veining consistency, colour uniformity, and pattern continuity before cutting.
Dimensional Control
Slabs and tiles are measured to tolerances of ±1mm. Thickness tolerances within ±2mm for standard formats.
Flexural Strength Testing
Bending resistance tested per UNI EN 12372 for each production batch. Typical Carrara marble: 12–18 MPa.
Water Absorption Test
Per UNI EN 13755, our marble averages 0.15–0.30% porosity — ensuring low liquid absorption and long-term durability.
Abrasion Resistance
Surface hardness verified per UNI EN 14157, essential for flooring in high-traffic commercial projects.
Frost Resistance
Marble undergoes freeze-thaw cycling tests. Carrara marble shows excellent performance in exterior applications.
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