The timeless beauty of Italian Porphyry
Enhance your outdoor spaces with Italian Porphyry Filetti. These split-sided shards, measuring 150-300mm in length and 60-100mm in width, provide a unique and durable paving solution.
Description
Filetti is the most distinctive format in the porphyry range. The name refers to the elongated shard shape - each piece is a split-faced, free-length sliver of Italian porphyry running 150-300mm long and 60-100mm wide, with a split face on all sides. The narrow, irregular form is designed primarily for use as a border or edging element, typically laid on edge to frame crazy paving, cobblestone areas or garden beds with a defined, textured border that uses the same stone as the broader paved surface.
At 30-50mm thick and with all the density and hardness of porphyry, filetti are well suited to high-traffic edging applications including driveway borders and path margins. The split face finish is naturally non-slip and requires no sealing or surface treatment to maintain.
Like the rest of the porphyry range, filetti carry the full natural colour palette of the stone - purples, reds, greys and greens varying across pieces - and age well without fading or surface deterioration. Filetti goes go hand in hand with Porphyry crazy paving and cobbles - See the full range of Porphyry
Porphyry filetti is laid in a large scale display in our showroom - come in to see it up close and pick up a free sample!
Sizing
Split sided free length shards 150-300mm long x 60-100mm wide x 30-50mm thick split faced
Technical Resources
FAQ's
What is porphyry filetti?
Filetti are split-faced, free-length shards of Italian porphyry. Each piece is 150-300mm long, 60-100mm wide and 30-50mm thick, with a split face on all sides. The narrow, elongated shape gives a distinctive textured surface, and the colour runs through the natural porphyry range of purples, reds, greys and greens. You can see filetti laid in a large display at our showroom.
Can porphyry filetti be used across a whole area?
Yes. Filetti work as full paving as well as borders and edging, and the narrow shard shape gives a finer, more textured result than larger formats. They also suit projects that use porphyry crazy paving and cobbles elsewhere, so the same stone runs through the whole space.
Are porphyry filetti suitable for high-traffic areas?
Yes. Porphyry is exceptionally dense and hard wearing, and at 30-50mm thick filetti suit high-traffic areas including driveway borders and path margins. The split face is naturally slip resistant and the stone ages well without fading or surface deterioration.
How are porphyry filetti sold?
Porphyry filetti are sold per m². Measure the area you want to cover and contact our team for a quote, and we'll pack to the quantity your project needs. We can also arrange custom cutting through our local stonemasonry service.
Do porphyry filetti need to be sealed?
Sealing isn't required, but we recommend it. Porphyry will hold its appearance without any surface treatment, though a sealer helps protect against staining and makes cleaning easier. Our Installation & Maintenance Guide covers sealing and ongoing care.
What is the embodied carbon of porphyry filetti?
Porphyry has a published EPD figure of 27.73 kg CO2e per tonne, measured cradle to gate. The stone is split and cut mechanically with no kiln firing or cement, which keeps its figure well below typical values for concrete, clay and porcelain pavers. Read the full breakdown in Porphyry Paving and Embodied Carbon: What the EPD Tells You, or ask our team for a copy of the EPD.
