Quick Summary
White Volakas Marble is a Greek dolomitic marble from Drama with a white crystalline background crossed by soft grey, taupe and occasional brownish veins. Its relatively restrained pattern suits bathrooms, floors, wall panels, stairs, vanity tops, countertops and large interior surfaces. Polished Volakas has greater brightness and vein contrast, while honed material gives the same stone a softer, lower-reflection appearance.
Greek Volakas showing its white crystalline ground and characteristic soft linear vein movement.
White Volakas Marble Slabs For Cut-to-Size Tiles and Countertops
Volakas is quarried in the Drama region of northern Greece and is classified technically as a dolomitic marble. The stone has a fine crystalline white background, usually crossed by long grey or taupe bands that may appear diagonal, cloudy or gently wavy across the slab.
Compared with strongly graphic Calacatta-type marble, Volakas normally reads as quieter and more continuous across larger surfaces. That makes it useful where the design needs natural white marble without making the vein pattern the dominant visual element.
Depending on the block, some pieces may also show warmer brown or reddish calcite lines, adding variation within the broader white-and-grey material family.
Volakas Marble, New White Volakas, and Greek White Marble Naming
Volakas Marble, volakas white marble and White Volakas Marble are the principal commercial names used for this Greek material. The quarry region and geological identity remain more important than small variations in trade wording.
New White Volakas Marble and New White Volakas Marble Slabs are also used commercially for pale Volakas selections supplied as slabs and cut-to-size material.
The term greek white marble is broader and includes several Greek white stones, so it should not replace the Volakas identification when the specification requires this particular Drama material.
Large slab format showing the scale and direction of the grey-taupe vein movement. |
Polished finish increases surface reflection and makes the white background appear brighter. |
White Volakas Marble Slab Sizes, Thicknesses, and Fabrication
| Product Name | White Volakas Marble Slabs |
| Geological Type | Dolomitic Marble |
| Origin | Drama, Macedonia, Greece |
| Color Character | White crystalline background with grey, taupe and occasional warmer vein movement |
| Slab References | 1800mm up × 600 / 650 / 700mm; 2400mm up × 600 / 650 / 700mm; larger slab formats by current production |
| Tile References | 300×300 / 300×600 / 450×450 / 457×457 / 600×600 / 600×150 / 800×800mm and custom cut-to-size |
| Thickness | 18 / 20 / 30mm; additional thicknesses by project |
| Finish | Polished / Honed; textured finishes by separate project review |
| Fabrication | Slabs / floor tiles / wall panels / stairs / vanity tops / countertops / window sills / door surrounds / custom cut-to-size |
| MOQ | 300 SQM |
Volakas Marble Physical & Mechanical Properties
Published technical data for Volakas from the Drama region provides the following material-specific reference values.
| Property | Reference Value | Test Standard |
| Apparent Density | 2840 kg/m³ | EN 1936 |
| Open Porosity | 0.7% vol. | EN 1936 |
| Water Absorption at Atmospheric Pressure | 0.2% wt. | EN 13755 |
| Uniaxial Compressive Strength | 186 MPa | EN 1926 |
| Flexural Strength under Concentrated Load | 6.3 MPa | EN 12372 |
| Breaking Load at Dowel Hole | 900 N | EN 13364 |
| Abrasion Resistance | 25,263 mm³ volume loss | EN 14157 Method B |
| Rupture Energy | 4 J | EN 14158 |
| Frost Resistance | 5.8 MPa flexural strength after 48 cycles | EN 12371 / EN 12372 |
These values are indicative of Volakas stone from the Drama region and are not tied to every individual quarry or production batch. Where certified performance is required, use the applicable project test documentation.
18/20mm Volakas Marble Price and 18mm Slab Availability
Current White Volakas Marble price reference: USD 45–58/SQM for 18/20mm material. Final quotation depends on slab format, selected grade, thickness, finish, fabrication requirements, quantity, packing and shipment terms.
Current project quantity reference: approximately 2,000 SQM of 18mm slabs. Final allocation should be matched to the required dimensions and production schedule.
18mm Volakas Slabs for Wall Panels, Vanities, and Cut-to-Size Work
The 18mm slab format is suitable for a broad range of interior fabrication where the finished piece is adequately supported, including wall panels, vanity tops, backsplashes, window sills and other cut-to-size components.
For wall work, the lighter slab format can reduce finished stone weight compared with thicker material, although panel dimensions and fixing design still need to follow the installation system.
For vanity and countertop fabrication, edge build-up, basin openings and cabinet support determine whether a straightforward 18mm profile or a visually thicker mitred edge is the better finished detail.
Polished and Honed Volakas Marble
Polishing gives Volakas a brighter surface and increases the distinction between the white crystalline field and grey-taupe veining. This finish works well on feature walls, vanity tops, formal floors and other interiors where reflected light is part of the design.
Honing reduces reflection and softens the same vein pattern. It is often used on floors, bathroom surfaces and contemporary interiors that require a quieter white stone without the high gloss of polished marble.
Volakas Marble for Floors, Stairs, Walls, and Countertops
Large floors benefit from Volakas because its softer vein movement can continue across a wide area without creating the highly graphic appearance of stronger Calacatta-type materials. Stair treads and risers can use the same white-grey palette to connect different floors of a residence or hotel.
Wall panels can be used in bathrooms, lobbies, reception spaces and residential interiors. Where stronger vein movement is available, adjacent slabs may also be arranged for vein matching or bookmatched feature compositions.
For kitchen and bathroom countertops, Volakas provides a natural white marble surface with visible but comparatively restrained movement. As a natural marble, it still requires normal care around acids, staining agents and abrasive contact.
Volakas White Marble in Luxury Bathroom Projects
Volakas works particularly well in bathrooms because the white-grey palette coordinates easily with timber, white sanitaryware, brushed nickel, chrome, brass and warmer neutral finishes.
Using the stone across wall panels, vanity surfaces or selected floor zones creates material continuity without requiring every bathroom surface to carry the same vein density or finish.
Fabrication, QC, and Export Packing
- Confirm approved finished dimensions, thickness and surface finish against the cutting schedule.
- For wall and floor packages, maintain piece numbering where the design uses directional or matched veining.
- For vanity tops and countertops, verify basin or sink openings, faucet holes, backsplash, seams and exposed edges before fabrication.
- Inspect thickness, dimensions, finish, edge quality, cutouts and identification labels before packing.
- Protect polished faces, stair edges, backsplash strips and fabricated openings in reinforced export crates.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Use pH-neutral cleaner formulated for natural marble. Avoid vinegar, citrus-based products, acidic descalers and abrasive powders that can dull or etch a polished surface.
Sealing can assist with stain management on countertops, bathroom surfaces and floors but does not make marble acid-proof. During installation, protect exposed edges and finished surfaces from grout residue, metal tools and construction dust.
Buyer FAQs for White Volakas Marble
Where does White Volakas Marble come from?
White Volakas Marble comes from the Drama region of Greece. It is a dolomitic marble known for a white crystalline background with soft grey, taupe and occasional warmer veins.
Is Volakas Marble a calcitic or dolomitic marble?
Volakas is classified as a dolomitic marble. Published mineralogical references show dolomite as the dominant mineral, with a smaller calcite component.
What are volakas marble slabs used for?
Volakas marble slabs are fabricated for wall panels, floors, bathrooms, stairs, vanity tops, countertops, window sills, door surrounds and other custom interior stonework.
What is the current White Volakas Marble price?
The current project reference is USD 45–58/SQM for 18/20mm material. Final quotation depends on slab dimensions, grade, thickness, finish, fabrication scope, quantity, packing and shipping terms.
What technical properties are available for Volakas Marble?
Published Drama-region technical references include approximately 2840 kg/m³ apparent density, 0.2% water absorption, 186 MPa compressive strength, 6.3 MPa flexural strength and 900 N breaking load at dowel hole.
How much 18mm New White Volakas Marble is available for this project reference?
The current project quantity reference is approximately 2,000 SQM of 18mm slabs. Final allocation depends on the required slab dimensions and production schedule.
White Volakas Marble Compared with Four Recommended White Marble Options
| Comparison | White Volakas Marble | Calacatta Marble Slabs | Oriental White Marble | Lilac White Marble Slabs | Statuario Bianco Marble Slab |
| Visual Character | White crystalline ground with long soft grey and taupe veins. | White field with larger, stronger grey or warm-toned Calacatta movement. | Clean white Chinese marble with restrained grey natural movement. | White background with expressive lilac-purple and grey vein networks. | Bright Italian white marble with stronger dark-grey Statuario veining. |
| Best Project Fit | Bathrooms, floors, stairs, walls and understated white-marble interiors. | Statement walls, countertops, islands and high-impact luxury interiors. | Large floors, walls, stairs and repeated white-marble project packages. | Feature walls, tables, vanities and interiors requiring stronger purple-grey graphics. | High-end walls, bathrooms and counters with classic Italian white-grey contrast. |
| Selection Priority | White tone, vein scale, grey-taupe balance and finish. | Background whiteness, large-vein composition and bookmatch potential. | White consistency, subtle vein distribution and repeated-piece matching. | Purple-vein intensity, pattern location and slab composition. | White background, grey vein strength and premium slab composition. |
| Design Positioning | Quiet Greek white marble for broad architectural use. | Graphic premium white marble for focal surfaces. | Clean white marble for controlled large-volume projects. | Artistic white-purple marble for decorative interiors. | Classic Italian white marble for formal premium interiors. |
Recommended White Marble Slabs for Architectural Interiors
Calacatta Marble Slabs
White marble with stronger Calacatta veining for statement walls, countertops, islands, bathrooms and premium interiors.
Oriental White Marble
Clean white marble with restrained grey movement for large floors, wall panels, stairs and repeated architectural packages.
Lilac White Marble Slabs
White marble with purple-grey vein networks for feature walls, vanities, tables and decorative luxury interiors.
Statuario Bianco Marble Slab
Bright Italian white marble with stronger grey veining for bathrooms, walls, counters and formal premium interiors.
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