Calacatta marble – mouldings and skirting photo 36
About this photo
This photograph shows a mouldings and skirting in Calacatta, a marble from Apuan Alps, Tuscany, Italy. The dominant tones measured on the image are grey (70%), light grey (30%). A warm white ground with bold veining that moves from grey to gold. Calacatta is quarried in small quantities in the Apuan Alps and every block is different: slabs are usually selected one by one and book-matched for kitchens, bathrooms and feature walls.
Dominant tones
Tones are measured automatically on the photograph; light and screen settings change how a stone looks. Ask for current photos of the lot before deciding.
About Calacatta
Calacatta is a white marble from Apuan Alps, Tuscany, Italy. Marmi di Carrara supplies it as blocks, slabs of 2 and 3 cm, tiles and cut-to-size elements, in the finishes typical of this family: polished, honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered. Typical uses: flooring, wall cladding, bathrooms, vanity and kitchen tops, stairs, fireplaces, sculpture.
Where to use Calacatta
| Interior floors | Excellent |
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| Wall cladding | Excellent |
| Kitchen worktops | With care |
| Bathrooms and wet areas | Excellent |
| Exterior paving and façades | Good |
| Frost exposure | With care |
| Back-lighting | Limited |
General guidance for the marble family. The right thickness, finish and treatment for Calacatta are confirmed on your project.
Weights
| Thickness (mm) | about 27 kg/m² |
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| Thickness (mm) | about 54 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 81 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 108 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 135 kg/m² |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 2 cm | about 292 kg |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 3 cm | about 437 kg |
| 20-foot container (about 27 t) | about 500 m² of 2 cm slabs |
Weights are calculated from the typical density of the stone family; the packing list of each shipment states the real weight.
Questions and answers
What is Calacatta used for?
Calacatta is a marble from Apuan Alps, Tuscany, Italy. Typical uses are flooring, wall cladding, bathrooms, vanity and kitchen tops, stairs, fireplaces, sculpture.
Which finishes are available for Calacatta?
The usual finishes for this stone family are polished, honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered. The finish is chosen according to the use and confirmed with the offer.
How much does Calacatta weigh?
About 54 kg per square metre at 2 cm and 81 kg at 3 cm, calculated from the typical density of the family.
How do I look after Calacatta?
Water and a neutral stone detergent, no acids or descalers, and an impregnating sealer.
Can I buy the slab shown in this photo?
Natural stone changes from block to block. Send us this photo with the form: we check the lots available now in our warehouse and reply with current photos, sizes and price.
