ColourSnow white
Stone · Greece
Thassos Marble
A crystalline, almost pure white dolomitic marble from the island of Thassos in Greece, chosen for clean, bright surfaces.
- Material
- Marble
- Origin
- Greece
- Cost
- €€€
- Maintenance
- Medium-High
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Overview
- Colour
- Snow white
- Natural variation
- Low
- Pattern
- Little or no veining, sugary crystals
- Typical format
- Tiles, mosaics and slabs
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Physical characteristics
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Advantages and limitations
Advantages
One of the whitest natural stones available
Even colour makes it easy to match across a room
Reflects light well in small bathrooms
Limitations
Shows dirt and grout lines on floors
Can still etch with strong acids
Crystalline structure can be brittle in thin, large pieces
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Care and installation
Maintenance and care
Clean with a pH-neutral stone cleaner and wipe up spills promptly.
Reseal periodically and choose a light grout to keep the surface looking even.
Installation considerations
- 1View and approve the actual slabs or a batch sample before cutting; natural stone varies from block to block.
- 2Use a white, non-staining adhesive so the stone does not discolour.
- 3Seal before grouting and again after installation.
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Sustainability
A durable natural stone; its whiteness avoids the need for coatings or paint on walls.
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Best pairings
Ceramic and porcelain · MoroccoThassos Marble + Zellige Tile 
Wood · Varied OriginsThassos Marble + Teak 
Metal · Varied originsThassos Marble + Brushed Brass 
Glass · Varied originsThassos Marble + Fluted Glass Use with cautionDark groutHigh-traffic entrances
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