Gohara Limestone Slabs

Jumbo beige limestone slabs for floors, wall panels and drawing-based fabrication.

Gohara Limestone Slabs for Residential Developments, Villas, Offices, and Commercial Interiors

Gohara Limestone has a quieter surface than strongly veined marble or highly porous travertine. Cream and warm beige tones dominate, while small fossil fragments and faint natural clouds create subtle differences between individual slabs.

Under soft interior lighting, the stone reads as a continuous mineral surface rather than a decorative pattern. It works with timber, pale plaster, bronze-colored metal, warm grey cabinetry and other materials frequently used in contemporary architecture.

The large slab format allows fabricators to plan wider wall panels, longer stair components and coordinated floor layouts before the stone is cut into finished pieces.

Gohara Beige Limestone, Gohareh Limestone, and Commercial Stone Names

Gohara Limestone, Gohare Limestone and Gohareh Beige Limestone are closely related names in international natural-stone trade. They generally refer to beige limestone associated with Iranian quarry production. The spelling may change between stone catalogues, supplier quotations and architectural schedules.

Gohara is a sedimentary carbonate stone. Some catalogues place Gohare Beige in a commercial marble category, but this does not make it geologically equivalent to crystalline white marble. The distinction matters when reviewing surface etching, porosity, abrasion and cleaning requirements.

For this page, Gohara Limestone Slabs remains the primary product name. An actual quarry sample and selected production batch should establish the final color and appearance, rather than assuming every similarly named beige limestone has the same visual or physical properties.

Natural slabs reveal the range of cream-beige shading across the available stone.

Fine natural grain and occasional fossil detail distinguish the material from plain beige engineered surfaces.

Gohara Limestone Jumbo Slab Sizes, Tile Formats, Thicknesses, and Finishes

Gohara limestone can be processed from slabs into modular tiles and architectural components. The figures below are common trade and fabrication references; they are not a statement of measured dimensions for every current slab.

Gohareh Beige Limestone Physical and Mechanical Reference Data

The following data is published for Gohareh Beige in the Sekigahara Stone catalogue. It is suitable for preliminary material comparison, not as a current-batch ESTA STONE laboratory certificate. Other published Gohare Beige catalogues report different values.

Technical note: Another published Gohare Beige catalogue reports lower density and compressive strength and higher water absorption. For structural cladding, flooring approval, wet areas or exterior installations, use a material report covering the selected quarry source, relevant exposure conditions and required test standards.

Honed Gohara Limestone for Matte Floors, Wall Panels, and Interior Details

Honing reduces surface reflection and leaves the beige ground visually softer than a high-gloss polish. Small differences in grain and fossil content remain visible, but direct glare is less pronounced.

This finish works with restrained architectural palettes, particularly where the stone meets timber joinery, plaster, painted walls or brushed-metal trim. For wall panels, the matte finish also keeps the surface from competing with artwork, furniture and lighting.

A honed texture should not be treated as automatic proof of slip resistance. Floor applications require the relevant finish-specific slip assessment, especially at entrances, bathrooms and regularly wet locations.

Gohara Beige Limestone Tiles for Apartment, Villa, and Residential Flooring

Gohara Beige Limestone can be cut into repeated floor-tile formats for living rooms, entrance halls, corridors and residential common areas. Its modest tonal variation helps create a broad, neutral surface without the heavy linear pattern of some marble selections.

Rectangular modules can give a corridor direction, while square tiles produce a more even rhythm in living spaces. Joint width, laying pattern and cut-size tolerances should follow the floor construction specification and the actual calibrated product.

Where the floor carries significant foot traffic, assess abrasion resistance, slip performance, cleaning frequency and the possibility of surface wear before selecting a finish. Beige Limestone Slabs intended for large floor packages should also be sorted for the desired overall color range.

Gohara Limestone Wall Cladding for Offices, Villas, and Commercial Buildings

Large beige limestone panels are effective on interior feature walls because they introduce natural texture without imposing a dominant graphic pattern. Reception walls, lift lobbies, private living rooms and corporate meeting areas can use the stone as a background for lighting and furniture.

Architects can choose between broad panels with relatively few joints and repeated smaller modules. Larger panels emphasize the stone’s continuous color; smaller formats make it easier to respond to openings, corners and mechanical interfaces.

Panel thickness, support and fixing arrangements should follow the engineered wall system. Adhesive installation and mechanically fixed cladding have different substrate and anchor requirements and should not share one unqualified installation detail.

Apartment design reference showing coordinated beige limestone across floor and wall surfaces.

Coordinating Limestone Floors and Walls in Apartment Developments

A matching floor-and-wall scheme can make compact apartment interiors appear more continuous, particularly when beige stone is carried through an entrance, living space and selected wall elevations.

The key design decision is not to make every piece visually identical. Natural limestone has tonal variation. A successful layout distributes that movement intentionally, preventing a concentrated group of grey-beige panels from interrupting an otherwise cream-colored wall.

Floor and wall pieces may need different thicknesses, edge treatments or support systems. They can share a material selection while retaining application-specific installation details.

Gohara Limestone for Bathrooms, Stairs, and Custom Architectural Stonework

Bathroom wall panels, vanity backsplashes and selected vanity surfaces can use Gohara where the design calls for a warm mineral finish rather than bright white marble. Calcium-carbonate limestone remains vulnerable to acid etching, so surface care and compatibility with cleaning products must be considered.

For stairs, the material can be fabricated into treads, risers, landings and skirting according to the drawing. Stair nosing, edge profiles, substrate support and surface traction require separate review from a standard floor tile.

Window sills, fireplace surrounds, decorative shelves and other cut-to-size pieces are also possible. Fabrication feasibility depends on slab condition, finished dimensions, narrow sections, openings and handling requirements.

Can Gohara Limestone Be Specified for Exterior Facades and Paving?

Exterior use needs more scrutiny than an ordinary interior finish. Limestone may be suitable for certain facade and paving applications, but performance cannot be inferred from appearance or from the fact that another Gohareh project used a similarly named stone.

For exterior wall panels, establish weather exposure, water movement, fixing method, panel geometry and relevant strength tests. Climates with repeated freezing and thawing need particular attention to moisture absorption and freeze-thaw performance.

Exterior walking surfaces also need an appropriate texture and verified slip behavior. A polished or smooth honed sample should not automatically become the finish selected for terraces, steps or exposed circulation areas.

Selecting Gohara Limestone Slabs for Consistent Project Color

Small samples are useful for approving the basic cream-beige direction and surface finish, but larger slab photographs are more informative when a project includes substantial uninterrupted flooring or wall elevations.

The selected range should establish whether visible fossil fragments, darker clouds or grey-beige bands are acceptable. A premium visual grade is not simply the palest piece; the more important question is whether the chosen range supports the intended layout.

Where slab-scale wall panels are planned, review the usable panel dimensions before confirming the cutting schedule. Natural defects, repairs or localized weak sections may affect how a large slab can be divided into finished pieces.

Factory QC for Gohara Limestone Slabs, Floor Tiles, and Cut-to-Size Panels

• Check finished length, width, thickness and edge profiles against approved drawings and tolerances.
• Inspect honed or polished faces for unacceptable cracks, chips, open pores, processing marks and visible repairs.
• Review color sorting against the approved material range before mixed pieces are packed for the same installation zone.
• Confirm stair dimensions, wall fixing details, holes, rebates and special profiles where these are included in the fabrication schedule.
• Mark finished pieces by drawing or installation reference when the project requires a controlled laying sequence.
• Protect limestone faces and exposed corners during handling and use suitable reinforced packing for slabs, tiles and finished components.

Cleaning and Maintenance of Honed and Polished Gohara Limestone

Routine cleaning should use pH-neutral products intended for natural limestone. Acidic cleaners, vinegar, strong descalers and abrasive powders can damage or etch the finished surface.

Light-colored stone can show contamination from oils, colored liquids, ingrained dirt and construction residue. Spills are best removed promptly, and floor protection during the remaining building works should not trap moisture or abrasive debris against the stone.

An impregnating sealer may be appropriate depending on finish and service conditions. Test it on representative material first; a sealer does not make limestone resistant to acid etching or eliminate the need for regular cleaning.

Buyer FAQs for Gohara Limestone Slabs

Where do Gohara Limestone Slabs come from?

Gohara Limestone is associated with Iranian quarry production and is also traded as Gohare or Gohareh Beige Limestone. The exact quarry and slab selection should be confirmed for each project.

What is the difference between Gohara Limestone and travertine?

Gohara is typically selected for its fine-grained beige limestone appearance, while travertine commonly displays more prominent pores, cavities or banding. Both are carbonate stones, but their texture, processing and finishing requirements depend on the specific material.

What slab thicknesses and finishes are available?

20mm and 30mm are common trade slab thicknesses. Honed, polished, brushed and antiqued finishes are found in the Gohareh limestone trade, with actual availability confirmed for the selected material and fabrication order.

Can Gohara Beige Limestone be used for apartment flooring?

Yes. Gohara can be fabricated into interior flooring tiles for apartments, villas and selected commercial areas when the finish, traffic conditions, substrate and maintenance requirements are suitable.

Is Gohara Limestone suitable for exterior wall cladding?

Exterior wall use is possible only after project-specific assessment of strength, water absorption, weathering, freeze-thaw exposure where relevant, thickness and the engineered fixing system.

What physical properties are published for Gohareh Beige Limestone?

One published Gohareh Beige catalogue lists an apparent specific gravity of 2.70, water absorption of 0.98%, compressive strength of 197.70 N/mm² and flexural strength of 17.33 N/mm². Other published sources differ, so these are reference figures rather than certified values for the current batch.

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