Standard Sizes
Tiles are usually cut in 1–2 cm thickness, with common sizes like 30×30 cm, 30×60 cm, 40×40 cm, and 60×60 cm.Thickness
Slabs of 2 cm and 3 cm thickness, with standard slab sizes around 220–320 cm × 120–168 cm.VOLAKAS MARBLE: Premium Greek Natural Stone for Elegant Classical Design
Volakas marble stands as an exceptional Greek dolomitic natural stone featuring a predominantly white to off-white alabaster background with distinctive diagonal veining in shades of grey, taupe, and sometimes light brown or hints of pink and burgundy. This premium marble is quarried in northern Greece's Drama region, specifically near the village of Volakas on the eastern flanks of the Falakron Mountains, an area sometimes called the "Carrara of Greece" due to its quality and production volume.Why Choose Volakas Marble for Your Project?
This superior dolomitic marble combines elegant classical aesthetics with decent mechanical strength and density, making it suitable for various design styles. Volakas marble's distinctive diagonal veining patterns and wavy or cloudy structures create visual interest, with occasional calcite crystal spots or lines adding natural character. Large-scale production ensures available supply and variability, helping with piece matching while offering competitive pricing relative to rarer marble varieties.Volakas Marble Key Benefits:
- Premium Greek dolomitic marble from Drama region (Volakas village)
- White to off-white background with distinctive diagonal grey-taupe veining
- Good density (2,800-2,840 kg/m³) for marble applications
- Moderate water absorption (0.19-0.30%) with proper sealing
- Adequate compressive strength (100-140 MPa) for interior uses
- Large-scale production ensures availability and competitive pricing
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Volakas Marble Applications - Classical Greek Stone Solutions
Volakas marble offers versatility for interior residential and commercial applications including walls, flooring, staircases, countertops, vanity tops, and decorative features. This premium Greek marble is particularly valued for bookmatched panels creating mirrored slab installations for feature walls. Common finishes include polished for high gloss, honed for matte elegance, brushed, or sandblasted textures affecting visual impact and slip resistance.
Marble Applications:
- Interior Walls & Flooring: Elegant Volakas marble for classical residential and commercial spaces
- Staircases: Distinguished marble stair installations with aesthetic veining
- Countertops & Vanities: Premium marble surfaces with proper sealing (requires care in wet areas)
- Bookmatched Panels: Decorative mirrored slab feature walls showcasing veining patterns
- Cladding & Decorative Trim: Sophisticated interior marble architectural elements
Important Maintenance Considerations: Volakas marble requires proper sealing for wet areas due to porosity and water absorption properties. Like all marble, it's susceptible to etching from acidic substances (lemon juice, vinegar) and scratching. Color and vein consistency can vary from block to block, requiring careful selection for large projects. Polished finishes may be slippery when wet; honed or textured finishes recommended for certain applications. Less suitable for outdoor use in harsh climates without proper treatment due to weathering and freeze-thaw cycle risks.
Volakas Marble Varieties: The Volakas name encompasses various types and variants of white and semi-white marble from the Drama region, with different vein styles and background characteristics available depending on specific blocks and quarry locations.
Perfect for classical interior design projects requiring elegant marble with distinctive veining, Volakas marble delivers premium Greek natural stone quality, decent mechanical properties, and competitive value backed by large-scale production that ensures consistent availability for residential and commercial installations worldwide.