Dovre is a premium natural slate quarried in Norway, renowned for its refined grey palette and impeccable structural homogeneity. Sourced from deep Scandinavian deposits, this metamorphic stone exhibits a tight, fine-grained texture with a natural cleft finish that enhances its authentic character. Its elegant, uniform grey tones offer a versatile aesthetic suitable for both contemporary and traditional architectural projects. Dovre slate is ideal for flooring, wall cladding, roofing, and outdoor paving due to its durability and slip resistance. Available in various thicknesses, it can be finished with a natural split, tumbled, or honed surface to suit specific design needs. Marmi di Carrara supplies Dovre slate as raw blocks, precision-cut slabs in 2 and 3 cm thicknesses, and custom cut-to-size pieces. We provide detailed photos of actual slabs before purchase to ensure perfect color and texture matching for your project.
Petrographic description
Dovre is a fine-grained metamorphic slate from Norway, characterized by a consistent grey matrix and a pronounced cleavage that allows for precise splitting into uniform tiles.
Dovre is a Slate quarried in Norway, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICNOSL00080. Its dominant tone is grey.
Like every slate, 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: natural cleft, honed, brushed, calibrated. Typical applications: roofing, floors, wall cladding, pool surrounds, kitchen tops.
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.
FAQ
Is Dovre suitable for outdoor use?
Slate: well suited to roofing, cladding and paving. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Dovre per m²?
Indicative price from €90/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 Dovre 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.
