01 Natural stone comparison
A side-by-side comparison of Palissandro and Tundra Grey — origin, colour, finishes, applications and best use cases — to help architects and designers choose the right natural stone for their project.
Palissandro Marble is a Turkish natural stone distinguished by long, flowing bands of cream, taupe, grey and warm brown that give it an elegant wood-like rhythm. Available in polished, honed and leathered finishes, it is specified for feature walls, hotel interiors, spa areas, flooring, staircases, fireplace surrounds and bespoke furniture.
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Tundra Grey Marble is a Turkish grey marble quarried in Türkiye, featuring a clouded grey base with fine pale mineral veining. It is available in polished, honed and leathered finishes and is used for flooring, wall cladding, bathrooms, countertops and feature walls in residential, hospitality and commercial projects.
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| Property | Palissandro | Tundra Grey |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Marble | Marble |
| Origin | Türkiye | Türkiye |
| Colour | Beige Brown | Grey |
| Tone | Sand brown | Cloud grey |
| Available finishes | Polished, Honed, Leathered | Polished, Honed, Leathered |
| Available forms | Slab, Tile, Cut-to-size | Slab, Tile, Cut-to-size |
| Bookmatch | Available | Available |
| Applications | Flooring, Wall cladding, Bathrooms, Countertops, Feature walls | Flooring, Wall cladding, Bathrooms, Countertops, Feature walls |
03 Which stone to choose
The project calls for a beige brown marble from Türkiye with 3 finish options (polished, honed, leathered) and bookmatch availability. Its character suits flooring, wall cladding, bathrooms and pairs naturally with warm timber, metal and natural material palettes.
Explore Palissandro ↗The project calls for a grey marble from Türkiye with 3 finish options (polished, honed, leathered) and bookmatch availability. Its character suits flooring, wall cladding, bathrooms and pairs naturally with warm timber, metal and natural material palettes.
Explore Tundra Grey ↗Both Palissandro and Tundra Grey are available as slabs, tiles and cut-to-size pieces from Terra Natural Stone. Request samples to compare the materials in person before specifying.
04 Frequently asked
Palissandro is a beige brown marble from Türkiye with 3 finish options, while Tundra Grey is a grey marble from Türkiye with 3 finish options. Palissandro suits flooring and wall cladding; Tundra Grey suits flooring and wall cladding.
Both can work for flooring. Palissandro offers a sand brown character with polished, honed, leathered finishes. Tundra Grey offers a cloud grey character with polished, honed, leathered finishes. The choice depends on the project's colour palette, traffic expectations and whether a polished, honed or textured surface is preferred.
Palissandro: bookmatch available. Tundra Grey: bookmatch available. Bookmatching is most effective on feature walls and large surfaces where the mirrored vein pattern can be appreciated at scale.
Palissandro is available in polished, honed, leathered. Tundra Grey is available in polished, honed, leathered. Polishing intensifies colour and reflection; honing creates a softer matte surface; textured finishes add tactility and slip resistance.
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