Bardiglio Imperiale Marble
Bardiglio is a family of grey marbles from the Carrara district in Tuscany, darker than the district's white marbles. Bardiglio Imperiale, the type SoCal Tiles sells, is an even grey to grey-blue with little marked veining. SoCal carries it as Polished field tile.
- Also called
- Bardiglio
- Family
- Marble
- Color
- Even grey to grey-blue, with little marked veining
- Geological type
- Marble: recrystallized carbonate rockSource: Marble, Wikipedia
- Named for
- Grey marbles quarried across the Carrara district, Tuscany, ItalySource: Carrara marble, Wikipedia
- Acid sensitivity
- Calcareous: acids such as lemon or vinegar can dull or etch the surfaceSource: Natural Stone Institute, Care & Cleaning of Natural Stone
- Finishes at SoCal Tiles
- Polished
SoCal Tiles carries
SoCal Tiles sells Bardiglio Imperiale as Polished field tile, each with a sample option:
- Bardiglio Imperiale Marble Tile – 12x12, Polished
- Bardiglio Imperiale Marble Tile – 18x18, Polished
- Bardiglio Imperiale Marble Tile – 12x24, Polished
Bardiglio Imperiale marble tile: sizes and samples
Our Bardiglio Imperiale is field tile in 12x12, 12x24 and 18x18. Find the same sizes across stones in 12x12, 12x24 and 18x18 natural stone tile, or browse gray marble tile and polished marble tile. Check each product page for the finishes offered. Any 5 samples are $25 and ship free: order Bardiglio samples, see how Anaheim pickup works, and plan quantities with the tile calculator.
Appearance and variation
An even grey to grey-blue stone, more uniform and less strongly veined than Bardiglio types with dark streaking.
Bardiglio Imperiale marble tile: look and color
Bardiglio Imperiale is a calm, even grey with a grey-blue cast, so it works as a quiet floor or a deep backdrop. It also reads as a strong partner for white stone: see checkerboard tiles, where it is paired with white marbles such as Oriental White. Some of our checkerboard sets use Bardiglio Nuvolato, a related grey. For more grey and white-and-dark ideas, browse black and white marble tile. For color names across stones, see natural stone color codes.
Tone and evenness vary from block to block and between production lots. Order a sample from the product page before deciding.
About Bardiglio Imperiale Marble
Bardiglio is a family of grey marbles found across quarry sites in the Carrara district of Tuscany, the same district as Carrara and Calacatta. It is darker than the district's white marbles, and it has been used since Roman times for architectural facings and floors. Plain Bardiglio can show dark grey veining. Bardiglio Imperiale is the more even, grey-blue type. This describes the stone type, not the source of any particular lot. See Carrara Marble.
Bardiglio and the white marbles of Carrara
Bardiglio comes from the same district as the white marbles, so it pairs naturally with them. Compare it with Carrara, Calacatta, Statuario and Thassos, or read the marble family page. Browse more stones in the Stone Encyclopedia.
Good to know
Caring for Bardiglio
Bardiglio is a calcium-carbonate stone, so acids such as lemon or vinegar can etch it, and on a dark polished surface the dull marks can stand out. Seal it, clean with a pH-neutral cleaner, and learn the difference between etching and staining. If a stain happens, see how to remove stains from marble. See the full stone care guide.
Planning your project
Grey marble suits floors and feature walls. Before you buy, read the buying guide and check the installation guide.
Helpful guides: Marble floor tile guide
Caring for natural stone: read our stone care guide.
Common questions
What is the difference between Bardiglio and Bardiglio Imperiale?
Bardiglio is a family of grey Carrara-district marbles that can show dark veining. Bardiglio Imperiale is a more even, grey-blue type with little marked veining. SoCal Tiles sells Bardiglio Imperiale.
What is Bardiglio marble?
Bardiglio is a family of grey marbles from the Carrara district in Tuscany, Italy. It is darker than the district's white marbles, and some types show dark grey veining.
What color is Bardiglio Imperiale?
Bardiglio Imperiale is an even grey to grey-blue with little marked veining. Tone and evenness vary from block to block and between production lots, so order a sample before you decide.
What sizes does Bardiglio Imperiale tile come in?
SoCal Tiles sells Bardiglio Imperiale as field tile in 12x12, 12x24 and 18x18. Check each product page for the finishes offered.
What looks good with Bardiglio Imperiale?
White marble is a classic partner. Our checkerboard sets pair Bardiglio with white stones such as Oriental White and Thassos White, and Bardiglio Imperiale also sits well next to Carrara or Statuario for a soft grey-and-white scheme.
Does grey marble like Bardiglio show etching and scratches?
Bardiglio is a calcium-carbonate stone, so acids such as lemon or vinegar can etch it. On a dark polished surface the dull marks can be easier to see. Sealing helps with stains, and a pH-neutral cleaner and quick spill cleanup protect the finish.
Is Bardiglio the same as Carrara marble?
No. Both come from the Carrara district, but Carrara usually means the white to blue-grey Bianco Carrara look, while Bardiglio is the darker grey marble. See the Carrara Marble page for the district's other varieties.
Sources
- Carrara marble, Wikipedia (retrieved 2026-09-24)
- Litos Online, Different varieties of marble from Carrara (retrieved 2026-09-24)
- Marble, Wikipedia (retrieved 2026-09-24)
- Natural Stone Institute, Care & Cleaning of Natural Stone (retrieved 2026-09-23)
- SoCal Tiles product catalog: Bardiglio Imperiale (retrieved 2026-09-21)