Dovre
Slate · Norway · photos on request
In brief. Dovre is a grey slate from Norway. Marmi di Carrara supplies it as blocks, slabs of 2 and 3 cm, tiles and cut-to-size elements, in the finishes typical of this family: natural cleft, honed, brushed. Typical uses: roofing, flooring, wall cladding, tabletops.
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About Dovre
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.
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.
Where to use Dovre
| Interior floors | Excellent |
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| Wall cladding | Excellent |
| Kitchen worktops | Good |
| Bathrooms and wet areas | Excellent |
| Exterior paving and façades | Excellent |
| Frost exposure | Excellent |
| Back-lighting | Not suitable |
General guidance for the slate family. The right thickness, finish and treatment for Dovre are confirmed on your project.
Weights and logistics
| Thickness (mm) | about 28 kg/m² |
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| Thickness (mm) | about 56 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 84 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 112 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 140 kg/m² |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 2 cm | about 302 kg |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 3 cm | about 454 kg |
| 20-foot container (about 27 t) | about 480 m² of 2 cm slabs |
Weights are calculated from the typical density of the stone family; the packing list of each shipment states the real weight.
Finishes for Dovre
Honed
Smooth and matt, with a soft satin look. Hides small scratches and etching better than a polish and is safer underfoot.
Brushed
Worked with abrasive brushes for a slightly undulating, silky surface that follows the grain of the stone. Warm to the touch and easy to live with.
Natural cleft
The stone is split along its natural layers and left as it is: a lively, riven surface with excellent grip.
Care and maintenance
- Clean with water and a neutral detergent; hard stones tolerate everyday use very well.
- Sealing is quick and recommended on light colours and on honed, leathered or flamed finishes.
- Avoid waxes and film-forming products that leave a layer on the surface.
- Outdoors, an occasional wash with a pressure cleaner at moderate pressure restores the colour.
- Hot pans, knives and frost are not a problem for most stones of this family; use trivets anyway to protect sealers.
How to order
- Send sizes, thickness, finish and destination with the form.
- We reply with photos of the lots available now and a written offer.
- You approve the slabs or the block; for large projects we prepare a dry-lay.
- Cutting, finishing, quality check and packing in wooden crates or bundles.
- Shipping worldwide from Carrara, with packing list and documents.
Photos of Dovre
Natural stone changes from block to block, so we photograph the lots we have in stock at the moment of your request. Send the form with your sizes and we reply with real photographs of the slabs or blocks available.
Similar stones
Other slate materials in grey tones to compare.
More stones from Norway
Arctic Black · Arctic Light · Arctic Pink · Barents Blue · Barents Red · Bergan · Björnevann · Blue Pearl · Blue Pearl Auen · Blue Pearl Fjord · Chrystal Pink · Emerald Pearl · Iddefjord · Labrador Blue Pearl · Leikanger · Marina Pearl · Royal Pearl · Royal Pink · Silver Platina · Storen Granitt · Tolga White · Antique Fonce · Blue Olav · Furuli · Midnight Sun · Norwegian Rose · Tundra · Alta · Laksefjord · Oppdal · Otta Hogseter · Otta Pillarguri · Masi Quartzite · Favang · Friarfjord
Shipping and returns
Shipping cost depends on weight and distance and is stated in the written offer; within Italy it starts from € 300 per shipment. Goods can be returned within 14 days: a 30% restocking fee applies and the return transport is paid by the customer. Pieces cut to size cannot be returned.
Questions and answers
Where does Dovre come from?
Dovre comes from Norway.
How much does a slab of Dovre weigh?
A 2 cm slab of this stone family weighs about 56 kg per square metre; a 3 cm slab about 84 kg.
Is Dovre suitable for kitchens and bathrooms?
Typical uses of slate are roofing, flooring, wall cladding, tabletops. For kitchen tops we recommend a suitable finish and sealing: tell us your project and we advise the right solution.
Which finishes can I have on Dovre?
The finishes normally used on this stone family are natural cleft, honed, brushed. The finish is chosen according to where the stone goes: polished or honed indoors, textured finishes where grip is needed.
Can Dovre be used outdoors?
For the slate family our guidance for exterior paving and façades is: excellent; for frost exposure: excellent. We confirm thickness and finish on your project and climate.
How do I clean and protect Dovre?
Use water and a neutral detergent; sealing is quick and recommended on light colours and textured finishes.
Do slabs of Dovre all look the same?
No. Natural stone changes from block to block and even within the same block. This is why we send photographs of the lots available at the moment of the offer, and book-match slabs from the same block when the design needs it.
How do I get a price for Dovre?
Prices depend on the selection, thickness, finish and quantity. Send the form with your sizes: we reply with photos of the lots available and a written offer.