Pietra Pece is a natural rock of the biocalcarenite family, quarried exclusively from a quarry in Ragusa. Used for flooring and cladding, it owes its different colours, ranging from light ivory to deep brown, to the presence of fossil carbon and oils in the subsoil. This combination gives it a silky texture to the touch, making it a unique and rare material that encapsulates the beauty of nature and the magic of time.

Pitch stone comes mainly from the Tabuna Descat quarry located in Ragusa (Sicily).

Yes, it is very suitable. Pitch stone is a highly mouldable material, widely used for sculptures.

Pitchstone is extracted through specialised excavation and cutting techniques.

Pitch Stone is used for flooring, wall cladding, stairs and street furniture.

Yes, Pitch White and Pitch Grey are ideal for outdoor applications. Pitch Black, on the other hand, lightens with continued exposure to sunlight, changing from dark brown to light grey over time.

Pitch Stone is available in various shades of grey, brown and beige.

The Pitch Stone can be cleaned with mild soap and water, avoiding harsh detergents.

Pitch Stone is extremely durable and can last for centuries with the right maintenance.

As with all natural stones, it is important to be very careful with sharp objects, which can scratch the surface.

Yes, Pitch Stone is suitable for cladding and decorating fireplaces outdoors. It is not suitable inside the fireplace in contact with the fire.

Pitchstone requires minimal maintenance, such as regular cleaning and occasional treatment with specific products (such as straw oil or similar).

Pietra Pece offers durability and a unique aesthetic found only in Ragusa; it is like owning a piece of Sicilian heritage in your own home.

Pietra Pece can be installed with traditional laying techniques, using specific adhesives and mortars. However, it is always necessary to use specialised installation personnel.

We have exclusive rights to the quarry in Ragusa. You can buy pitch stone directly by contacting us through our website or from specialised dealers.

Yes, Pitch Stone is a natural and sustainable material.

Yes, the Pitch Stone can be custom-cut and machined to meet specific needs.

Pitch Stone can have polished, matt, honed or antiqued finishes.

Yes, Pitch Stone is perfect for interior floors due to its beauty and durability.

Yes, Pitch Stone is moisture resistant and ideal for bathrooms and showers.

Pitch Stone is quite resistant to staining; however, we always treat it with suitable products for extra protection.

The cost of Pitch Stone varies depending on the quality, size and finish chosen. For custom dimensions or projects, please contact us and request a quote.

Yes, Pietra Pece is suitable for table tops and kitchen panelling.

All our surfaces (Pitch Black, Pitch Grey and Pitch White) have high slip resistance, even in wet conditions.

Installation time depends on the surface area and complexity of the project.

Yes, Pitch Stone is water-resistant and suitable for swimming pool cladding. One must always bear in mind that the pitch black type lightens and changes colour outdoors.

Pitchstone is a specific variety of natural rock and belongs to the biocalcarenite family, while basalt is a type of volcanic rock.

Yes, Pitch White and Pitch Grey are ideal for walkways and garden decorations.

Pitch Stone has good resistance to chemicals, but it is always best to avoid prolonged exposure.

Yes, just contact us and request Pitch Stone samples to evaluate the material before purchase.

Yes, Pitch Stone is resistant to frost and extreme temperatures.

There are three types of pitch stone: Black Pitch, Grey Pitch and White Pitch. The colours range from light ivory to warm grey to deep brown.

Yes, of course. We have the exclusivity of the quarry in Ragusa and we also market the pitchstone slabs and blocks.

With the right maintenance, the Pitch Stone retains its beauty and durability.

Pitch stone can be grouted using cement-based or epoxy-based grouts. It is always advisable to follow the instructions on the manufacturer's packaging and also to read the installation and grouting advice manual carefully. The type of grout (cement or epoxy) and colours vary according to the collections. Within each collection, you will find the recommended grouts on the website. If you use joints from other manufacturers, we always recommend that you test a few tiles before grouting all surfaces to avoid unwanted colour effects.

Yes, Pitch Stone is perfect for creating decorative mosaics.

Yes, Pitch Stone is a natural and non-polluting material.

Yes, of course. Upon request or design we realise your drawing. We are equipped in-house with numerically controlled machines to also produce bathtubs, shower trays and freestanding washbasins, entirely from solid or block stone.

Yes, the exterior façades of many noble palaces and churches of the late Baroque period in Ragusa are clad with pitchstone, the colour of which turns light grey with the passage of time.

Yes, we have developed a technique for engraving and decorating pitch stone. We offer several collections of decorations, but it is also possible to customise colours and designs.

Sizes vary, but standard tiles are often available in sizes of 20×20 cm, 40×40 cm and 60×60 cm.

Yes, the Pitch Stone is naturally water-resistant.

Yes, Pietra Pece is ideal for cladding interior staircases due to its durability.

Yes, the Pitch Stone can be polished to a brilliant finish.

We supply the stone already polished and treated, but on specific request it can be left rough and then polished directly on site, using specialised polishers.

Yes, the Pitch Stone is suitable for use with underfloor heating systems.

Techniques include glue laying, dry laying and sand laying.

Yes, the Pitch Stone is ideal for humid environments such as spas and wellness centres.

Of course, in any size and shape. For finished products, such as tables or coffee tables, we apply a special protective finish on request.

Yes, Pitch Stone can be used to create interior furnishings such as tables, shelves and decorative surfaces.