Petrographic description
Volakas Dramas White is a Marble quarried in Greece, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICGRMA00375. Its dominant tone is white.
Like every marble, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: polished, honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered (exterior). Typical applications: interior floors and walls, bathrooms, vanity tops, stairs, fireplaces, furniture and sculpture.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
Volakas: complete guide
Overview
Volakas is a Greek white marble with grey veins and a bright, crystalline background. It is widely used for floors, bathrooms and cladding, including as an alternative to Italian veined whites.
History and origin
It takes its name from the Volakas area, in the Drama region of Greek Macedonia, an area of major marble production. It is one of the best-known Greek white marbles on the international market and is available in several selections. It is supplied in slabs and tiles for residential and commercial interiors. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is crystalline white, with grey veins of varying intensity, from fine and soft to bolder. The best selections have a whiter background and more orderly veining, commercial ones more grey. Polishing enhances the brilliance of the crystals; honing makes the surface more uniform.
Uses
Ideal for floors, cladding, bathrooms, stairs, worktops and furnishings. It can be used in the kitchen with the usual precautions for marble; outdoors non-polished finishes are better.
Care and maintenance
Use neutral detergents and soft cloths. A stain-repellent impregnating sealer is recommended on worktops and floors; dullness caused by acids can be removed with professional re-polishing.
- Classification
- crystalline white marble
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,700 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 3-3.5
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- interiors: floors, bathrooms, cladding
- Acid resistance
- low: sensitive to lemon, vinegar and limescale removers
FAQ
Is Volakas Dramas White suitable for outdoor use?
Marble: suitable for façades and shaded areas with a honed or bush-hammered finish; polished surfaces lose their gloss outdoors. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Volakas Dramas White per m²?
Indicative price from €405/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Volakas Dramas White shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
