Calacatta Extra

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Original name:

Calacatta Extra

Other name(s) used:

Calacata, Calacatta White, Imperial Danby

Material:

marble

Internet ID:

969

Country of origin:

Italy

Pattern:

Veins

Colors:

Gray, White

Application:

Bathroom, Fireplace

Comments:

A popular white marble with rich gray veining of various sizes.

1 SET

ID: 969

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Marble.com - Derek 02:39PM, Jan 10 2012 If the island will not be a working area/space, and that's reserved for your perimeter counters (which should be granite) then I'd say you could use the Calacatta marble. I would use 2 inch thick marble and make sure it's a honed surface. In addition, I would reseal the stone every six months and always wipe up any spills immediately. If you do all these things, then it should hold up pretty well. You can read our article that pertains to this very topic of white marble being used in a kitchen:
http://www.marble.com/articles... Hope this helps!
Marble.com - Kinga 02:43PM, Jan 6 2012 Marble requires more maintenance than granite. It’s more porous and can scratch, etch and stain easily. However, many people do use marble in their kitchens. With small children, I would probably recommend a stone like the Classic White as it’s more durable. But again, if you properly maintain it, I don’t see a reason why you cannot use it!
Mbonagura 11:52AM, Jan 6 2012 This is so beautiful! I need a countertop for my kitchen island and I would love to use calacatta marble, but I am worried about durability. I have two small boys. Can I use this or would you recommend a different material?
Marble.com - Derek 03:27PM, Sep 1 2011 What kind of countertop are you considering? Where would it be located in the house?
Marble 11:28PM, Aug 28 2011 Would this be good for a countertop?
Marble.com - Derek 03:12PM, Jun 8 2011 This depends on the exact measurements that you require for the project. Please contact our sales office by email or phone for a free estimate.
Lbglover2002 01:24PM, Jun 8 2011 HOW much would a marble table top solid and a marble base solid will be priced as
Richiemartinez89 08:19PM, Jun 1 2011 Before i put a sealer on my new tile, should i frist use a marble polish with a #1steel grad to bring out the shine.
- All Granite and Marble 03:27PM, Jun 2 2011 You should always seal the stone before using any other treatments.
cynthia 04:31PM, Mar 14 2010 Love this classic marble for my new white Italian glass kitchen, although everyone says it will stain. I am looking for an affordable marble - including installation. Any other highly veined marbles (maybe with a little brown though keeping overall blue-grey tones) that are less expensive. Soapstone the alternative.
- All Granite and Marble 11:18AM, Mar 15 2010 cynthia: There is a marble-looking granite that is more durable than marble, take a look, it's called White Vermont. Another one is White Fantasy.