Pietra di Tahir is an Albanian sandstone with a pale grey base tone and a fine, granular mineral sediment structure. A restrained, elegant dimension stone with a calm natural stone atmosphere for wall cladding, floor surfaces, external façades and warm Mediterranean interior architecture. The sandblasted, satin-honed treatment gives the material a pleasantly matt character.
Albanian sandstone (a clastic sedimentary rock) from the Albanian mountain areas in the south-western Balkans. Mineralogically dominated by quartz sand grains with a lower iron oxide content (producing the light grey tonality). Moderately acid-sensitive, Mohs hardness approx. 3–4.
Pietra di Tahir is an Albanian sandstone. Albania is a less well-known but decidedly productive dimension stone province in the south-western Balkans — the Albanian mountain regions show extensive sedimentary and metamorphic deposits, which have increasingly been distributed internationally over the past few decades.
Geologically this is a clastic sedimentary rock whose original sand grains were bonded into a solid dimension stone by cementation during diagenesis. The pale grey tonality arises from a lower iron oxide content and a predominantly quartzitic grain composition.
In the slab image, Pietra di Tahir shows a calm pale grey base tone with a fine, granular mineral sediment structure. The look is restrained and atmospheric in design terms — a classic Mediterranean dimension stone character with a calm, elegant quality. In places, subtle bedding lines or mineral accents are visible.
For the application this means: Pietra di Tahir is an excellent choice for wall cladding, floor surfaces, external façades, stairs and warm Mediterranean interior architecture. The calm grey tonality harmonises excellently with warm timber, Corten steel and muted natural tones.
The finishes available from stock are listed in the »Finishes« block further down. This combined treatment gives the material outstanding slip resistance for external applications while remaining moderately easy to maintain.
Technically, Pietra di Tahir, like all sandstones, is moderately acid-sensitive and needs a corresponding awareness in care. With correct installation including drainage and sealing, it is suitable for external use.
The finishes available from stock are listed in the »Finishes« block further down.
For anyone comparing Pietra di Tahir with other materials: stylistically close are pale Mediterranean sandstones such as Pietra di Liguria, Pietra Serena and various Spanish and southern Italian sandstone selections. Anyone who needs the same material image in a robust and acid-proof form should look towards a pale granite or porcelain.
Our honest assessment: Pietra di Tahir is an economically attractive choice for calm Mediterranean external architecture and wall applications with a requirement for a genuine natural stone atmosphere. Albanian dimension stones are rarely found on the German market — anyone who values a distinctive material provenance with an elegant tonality will find an attractive alternative here.
In stock
Current availability from our warehouse.
13 slabs in stock · plus 2 blocks
Thicknesses: 2 & 3 cm · Finishes: Sandblasted + satin-honed · Available as: Slabs
Pietra di Tahir is available in a range of finishes. The finish affects appearance, feel and the care it needs.
Sandblasted + satin-honed
The surface is roughened by sandblasting and then brushed — this creates a level surface with a gentler feel than purely sandblasted. The colour reads as restrained and the texture is slip-resistant. For outdoor applications in which secure footing is to be combined with a finer feel.
Care & fabrication
Pietra di Tahir is a sandstone with moderate acid sensitivity.
Daily cleaning: soft cloth or soft mop, clear water and a pH-neutral natural stone cleaner.
Do not use: acidic cleaners, descalers, abrasives.
Sealing: directly after installation and, depending on loading, advisable every 12–18 months.
Façade and external application: frost-capable with correct installation including drainage. Use de-icing salt sparingly in winter.
Repair: scratches and dull patches can be evened out by professional re-honing.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Pietra di Tahir come from?
From Albanian sandstone deposits. Albania is a less well-known but decidedly productive dimension stone province in the south-western Balkans.
Is Pietra di Tahir suitable for external applications?
Yes, very much so with the sandblasted, satin-honed treatment. The surface offers outstanding slip resistance and is frost-capable with correct installation.
Which thicknesses are available?
In ROSSITTIS stock we carry 20 mm and 30 mm thickness.
Pietra di Tahir or Pietra di Liguria?
Both are pale Mediterranean sandstones with a similarly calm tonality. Pietra di Tahir comes from Albania, Pietra di Liguria from Italy (or the Spanish “type PDT” variant). Which choice suits depends on the desired tonality and material provenance.
Is Pietra di Tahir suitable for the kitchen?
Possible, but not the first choice. As a sandstone it is moderately acid-sensitive. It is better suited to wall applications and external architecture.
How much material do you currently have in stock?
We currently carry 13 raw slabs of Pietra di Tahir in 20 mm and 30 mm thickness.
What does Pietra di Tahir cost?
The price depends on the batch, thickness, surface finish and fabrication — with natural stone there is no serious flat rate per square metre. Business customers see prices once their B2B account is activated; private customers receive a complete quote through a fabricator near them.
