Calacatta Carrara marble: the complete guide

History and origin

It is quarried in the Carrara marble basin, where Calacatta beds stand out for a whiter background and wider veining than common Bianco Carrara. Calacattas have always been among the most requested marbles for luxury architecture. It is one of Marmi di Carrara's exclusive materials, selected at the quarry.

Look and veining

A white background with light to medium grey veins, wide and often interwoven, distributed irregularly. Compared with Calacatta Gold there are almost no golden tones: the result is a fresher, more contemporary white. Medium to large blocks allow good-sized slabs.

Technical properties (indicative)

Recommended uses

Suitable for prestigious floors, bathroom cladding, book-matched walls, kitchen tops and islands, stairs and fireplaces. The wide veining looks good on large formats, where the pattern has room to develop.

Care and maintenance

Clean with pH-neutral detergents, avoiding acidic or abrasive products. Protect with a water- and oil-repellent sealer after installation, renewing it in kitchens and bathrooms. Scratches and dullness can be removed by professional honing and polishing.

Pairings

• With steel and black for a contemporary kitchen.
• With bleached oak for Nordic interiors.
• With Grigio Carnico or Bardiglio in contrasting floors.

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