In its purest form, the natural luster of Carrara Marble brightens the ambiance in any home. Its history and widespread uses make it a prominent symbol for tradition and sophisticated tastes. We offer Carrara in a polished or honed (matte) finish. Marble is well-known for its durability and easy maintenance.
Carrara, Italy is the origin of this special marble. It has a white to a light gray background with gray veining. There are no two slabs of marble that have exactly the same pattern. This makes the stone unique but also means that you have to pay extra attention when choosing.
Marble is formed when limestone containing a lot of mineral calcite e.g. fossils are subjected to pressure and heat. The difference between limestone and marble lies in recrystallization. The content of other minerals in the rock defines the color of the marble.
Cararra Marble is a material that will vary in color and veining from piece to piece and sometimes from one side of the product to the other. This marble can also contain occasional anomalies (areas of enhanced coloration) and small white or black spots. Occasional voids in the surface of this marble must be filled with a stone epoxy that we color to match the marble as closely as possible.
This stone is a good choice for custom kitchen & bath designs
See the three photos in the bottom row for examples of common anomalies.
