Turkish Granite Selections for High-Traffic Projects

Turkish granite is known for its exceptional durability, strength and long-term performance, making it one of the most reliable natural stones for high-traffic commercial projects such as airports, hotels, shopping malls, office towers, metro stations and public plazas.

While Turkey is globally known for marble and travertine, its granite deposits offer several strong-performing varieties that compete with international alternatives. As a trusted Turkish stone supplier, Atlas Natural Stones provides granite slabs, tiles and cut-to-size pieces alongside marble, travertine and limestone solutions. Explore the full product range on our Products page.

Why Choose Turkish Granite?

Granite is one of the hardest natural stones available, offering:

• High abrasion resistance — ideal for busy walkways and entrance lobbies
• Low porosity — minimizes staining and moisture absorption
• Excellent longevity — withstands decades of continuous use
• Thermal and chemical resistance — perfect for outdoor and industrial zones
• Consistent color appearance — suitable for large-area projects

Many architects combine granite with Turkish marbles — especially light colors such as in Design Inspirations with Turkish White Marbles — using granite in heavier-use circulation areas.

Common Turkish Granite Options

Available colors vary by quarry and region, but common selections include:

• Dark Grey Granite — versatile, modern, suitable for both interior and exterior
• Black Granite — elegant, durable and highly resistant to scratching
• Light Grey Granite — excellent for outdoor plazas and walkways
• Speckled & Salt-Pepper Granites — widely used in institutional buildings

If your project requires specific color matching, our team can guide you through sampling and technical properties. Learn more in How to Request and Evaluate Stone Samples.

Recommended Uses for Granite

Thanks to high compressive strength and wear resistance, Turkish granite is ideal for:

• Commercial flooring (airports, malls, terminals)
• Exterior plazas, promenades and heavy-traffic walkways
• Reception desks and worktops
• Exterior steps, ramps and entries
• Wall cladding in high-impact areas
• Industrial floors requiring strong load resistance

Available Finishes

Granite can be processed in a range of finishes depending on slip-resistance and aesthetic goals:

• Polished — high gloss, ideal for interiors
• Honed — matte, elegant, less slippery
• Flamed — textured, anti-slip for exteriors
• Bush-hammered — rough surface for public walkways
• Sandblasted — subtle anti-slip finish

For exterior safety requirements, see Slip Resistance of Marble, Travertine & Limestone.

Technical Considerations

Before ordering granite for your project, it is important to define:

• Required thickness (20 mm for interiors, 30–50 mm for exteriors)
• Slip-resistance standard for wet and outdoor applications
• Size tolerances and layout patterns
• Load-bearing requirements for ramps and parking zones
• Edge finishes (beveled, chamfered, machine-cut)

Our article Project Timelines for International Stone Supply explains how granite and other stones move through production and logistics.