Volakas White Marble Tile 18″x36″ Honed – Straight Edge
Refined Elegance in a Soft Matte Finish
Bring understated luxury to your interiors with the
Volakas White Marble Tile 18″x36″ Honed, crafted from premium Greek marble and finished with a smooth honed surface and precise straight edges. This large-format tile combines timeless sophistication with modern simplicity, creating a clean, expansive look with fewer grout lines and refined architectural balance.
Ideal for both walls and floors, its soft white background is enriched with delicate gray veining characteristic of Volakas marble, offering a calm yet elegant visual texture. The honed finish enhances the stone’s natural character while reducing glare, making it an excellent choice for bright, serene spaces. Whether used in bathrooms, living areas, entryways, or feature walls, this tile delivers lasting beauty with subtle performance.
Key Features
- Material: Premium Volakas White Marble
- Finish: Honed – smooth, matte surface for a refined and contemporary feel
- Size: 18″ x 36″ (45.7 x 91.4 cm)
- Edge: Straight edge – clean lines for a polished architectural look
- Color: Soft white marble with elegant gray veining
- Application: Interior floors and walls – bathrooms, living spaces, entryways, and accent walls
Why Choose This Volakas Honed Straight Edge Tile?
This tile offers more than refined aesthetics. Its large-format design minimizes grout lines, creating a seamless surface that enhances spatial flow and visual openness. The honed finish and straight edges add a quiet, sculptural elegance, allowing the stone’s natural beauty to stand out without overwhelming surrounding design elements. It is an ideal choice for interiors that prioritize timeless style with subtle sophistication.
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Installation Guide – Volakas White Marble Tile 18″x36″ Honed
Large-Format Marble Installation for Lasting Beauty
Installing Volakas White Marble Tile 18″x36″ Honed requires careful preparation and professional
technique to preserve the natural elegance of the stone and ensure long-term performance. As a large-format marble
tile, proper substrate preparation, adhesive selection, and handling are essential for a flawless result.
Step 1: Surface Preparation
A properly prepared substrate is critical for large-format marble installation.
- Ensure the surface is clean, dry, stable, and free of dust, grease, and debris.
- Surface variation must not exceed 1/8″ over 10 feet or 1/16″ over 2 feet.
- Use a leveling compound or skim coat to correct uneven areas.
- For wet areas, apply an ANSI A118.10-compliant waterproofing membrane.
Step 2: Layout Planning
Dry-lay several tiles before installation to plan the layout and ensure visual balance.
- Check veining direction and blend tiles from multiple boxes for natural variation.
- Plan cuts in advance to avoid small slivers at walls or transitions.
- Use appropriate spacing for grout joints, typically 1/8″ for honed marble.
Step 3: Mortar Application
Selecting the correct mortar is essential for marble installations.
- Use a premium white thin-set mortar designed for natural stone.
- Apply mortar with a 1/2″ square-notched trowel for full coverage.
- Back-butter each tile to achieve maximum bond strength and eliminate voids.
Step 4: Tile Installation
Careful placement ensures a level and consistent surface.
- Press tiles firmly into the mortar using a slight back-and-forth motion.
- Use leveling clips or spacers to maintain flatness and uniform joints.
- Continuously check alignment and level during installation.
Step 5: Grouting
Grouting should begin only after the mortar has fully cured.
- Use a non-sanded or fine-grain grout suitable for marble.
- Choose a grout color that complements the natural veining of Volakas marble.
- Remove excess grout promptly to avoid haze on the stone surface.
Step 6: Sealing
Sealing is essential to protect natural marble.
- Apply a penetrating sealer before grouting and again after grouting.
- Follow manufacturer recommendations for drying and curing times.
- Re-seal periodically based on usage and environmental conditions.
Maintenance Recommendations
Proper care preserves the beauty of Volakas marble over time.
- Clean regularly with pH-neutral stone cleaners.
- Avoid acidic or abrasive cleaning products.
- Wipe spills promptly to prevent staining.
