Vize Pembe: the complete guide
Vize Pembe is a Turkish marble with a pink background, crossed by grey-mauve veins. It is chosen to give rooms a warm, delicate tone, with a livelier pattern than uniform pinks.
History and origin
The name indicates the Vize area, in Turkish Thrace, while pembe means pink in Turkish. Turkey is today among the world's largest producers and exporters of marble, with a great variety of colours. Vize Pembe is offered for residential and commercial interiors in slabs and tiles. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Look and veining
The pink background, of varying intensity, is run through with grey and mauve veins that can be thin or form wider bands. The tone and intensity of the veining vary between slabs, so it is best to select material from the same lot. Polishing brightens the pink, while a honed or brushed finish makes it softer and dustier.
Technical properties (indicative)
| Classification | calcitic marble |
|---|---|
| Bulk density | approx. 2,700 kg/m³ (indicative) |
| Mohs hardness | approx. 3 |
| Water absorption | low |
| Main use | interiors |
| Acid resistance | low: sensitive to lemon, vinegar and limescale removers |
Recommended uses
It is suitable for bathrooms, indoor floors, cladding, stairs and furnishings. It is not recommended for exteriors or for heavily used kitchen worktops.
Care and maintenance
Clean with pH-neutral detergents and dry standing water. A stain-proofing impregnating sealer limits absorption, while acid marks can be reduced by professional re-polishing.
Pairings
- honey oak
- rose gold or copper taps
- taupe grey walls and velvet fabrics
FAQ
What does Vize Pembe mean?
Vize is the place of origin, in Turkish Thrace, and pembe means pink in Turkish. The name therefore describes the marble's origin and colour.
Is it suitable for a bathroom?
Yes, it is one of its most suitable applications, for walls, floors and vanity tops. Neutral detergents should be used and acidic limescale removers avoided.
Which finish should I choose?
Polished enhances the colour and veining and is ideal for walls and furnishings; for floors honed is often preferred, as it is more practical and less likely to show signs of use.
How do I order it?
Tell us the dimensions, formats and quantities: we will send you a quote with photos of the available slabs, so you can assess tone and veining.
Vize Pembe: available on request
We supply this stone as blocks, slabs, tiles and custom-made pieces. Tell us size, thickness and quantity: we will send photos of the available slabs and a quote within 24 hours.
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