Vanak Limestone is a light-colored Iranian stone sourced from the Vanak quarry in Semirom County, Isfahan. Its gentle background tone with occasional cream or light brown spots makes it suitable for minimalistic and elegant architectural designs. Despite its softness and high water absorption, it remains a popular choice for indoor decorative applications due to its affordability and visual appeal.

Key Features

  • Uniform light background

  • Soft structure and easy to cut

  • Low abrasion and impact resistance

  • High water absorption

  • Prone to staining

  • Low cost and easy availability

Cutting Types

  • Slab

  • Tile

  • Step and Riser

Finishes

  • Polished

  • Honed

  • Brushed

  • Tumbled

  • Bush-Hammered

  • Sandblasted

Applications

  • Interior wall cladding

  • Staircase walls and stair treads

  • Parking area walls

  • Stone artifacts and decor pieces

  • Lobbies and corridors

  • Anti-slip paving (indoors and outdoors, if properly treated)

Additional Notes

Despite being a soft stone, Vanak Limestone is visually compatible with a wide variety of stones. Its light tone acts as a neutral base in color combinations. With proper sealing, it can also be used in exterior cladding projects.

Negin Sang Karimi (Karimi Stone) is the primary processor and exporter of this stone, offering high-quality slabs and tiles in various finishes.