Ritsona
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Ritsona is a renowned limestone marble quarried in the Ritsona region of the island of Euboea, Greece. It is appreciated in interior design and Mediterranean architecture for its warm, elegant and understated appearance. Visually, it has a homogeneous background in shades of pink beige, pale ochre, cream and terracotta, enriched by a delicate network of white or golden veins and small fossil inclusions that give depth and dynamism to the surface.
Geologically carbonate-matrix, it is a material sensitive to food and chemical acids, requiring hydro-oleorepellent protective treatments to preserve its chromatic integrity. However, it boasts excellent compactness and structural stability.
Geologically it is a metamorphic sedimentary rock with a carbonate matrix (recrystallized sedimentary marble/limestone). As a carbonate matrix material, it is highly sensitive to food and chemical acids (such as lemon, vinegar, wine, and anti-limescale detergents) and is prone to clouding or staining when exposed to corrosive substances. It has a fair amount of compactness and good compressive strength. It requires appropriate hydro-oil-repellent treatments to reduce its natural porosity and preserve its color. It responds very well to sanded, brushed, sandblasted or bush-hammered finishes for the exterior.
– interior flooring and cladding: ideal for continuous flooring, lounges, hotel lobbies, and accent walls in residential and contract settings.
– bathroom and wellness rooms: a premium choice for vanity tops, shower trays and vertical upholstery (with adequate water-repellent sealing).
– exterior architecture and flooring: used for terraces, pool edges, walkways, and facade cladding, especially with brushed or sandblasted non-slip finishes.
– custom elements: suitable for making thresholds, covers, windowsills, stair steps and fireplace surrounds.
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