Chaimplain Black
Marble · United States · photos on request
In brief. Chaimplain Black is a black marble from United States. 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.
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About Chaimplain Black
Chaimplain Black is a striking natural marble originating from the United States. This stone presents a deep charcoal black background, uniquely characterized by visible fossilized shellfish forms that add organic texture and historical depth to its surface. The grain is generally fine, allowing the pale fossils to stand out against the dark matrix. It is an excellent choice for high-impact interior applications, including feature walls, countertops, and flooring, where its distinctive pattern can serve as a focal point. Suitable finishes include polished for maximum contrast or honed for a softer, matte appearance. Marmi di Carrara supplies Chaimplain Black in blocks, standard 2/3 cm slabs, and custom cut-to-size pieces. We provide detailed photos of actual slabs before purchase to ensure you select the specific fossil distribution and tone that best suits your design project.
Charcoal black marble featuring distinct fossilized shellfish forms.
Where to use Chaimplain Black
| 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 Chaimplain Black are confirmed on your project.
Weights and logistics
| 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.
Finishes for Chaimplain Black
Polished
Mirror-like gloss that brings out colour and veining at full depth. The classic choice for walls, tops and interior floors; slippery when wet.
Honed
Smooth and matt, with a soft satin look. Hides small scratches and etching better than a polish and is safer underfoot.
Brushed
Worked with abrasive brushes for a slightly undulating, silky surface that follows the grain of the stone. Warm to the touch and easy to live with.
Sandblasted
A fine, even roughness obtained with a jet of sand. Lightens the colour and gives grip: used for exteriors, steps and pool surrounds.
Bush-hammered
A rough, pitted surface made with a toothed hammer. Maximum slip resistance for exterior paving, ramps and steps.
Care and maintenance
- Clean with water and a neutral detergent made for natural stone; rinse and dry.
- Avoid acids and descalers (vinegar, lemon, anti-limescale sprays): they etch calcite and dull a polished surface.
- Seal with an impregnating protector after laying and repeat when water no longer beads, typically every 1–3 years on tops.
- Wipe wine, coffee, oil and citrus juice straight away, especially on kitchen and vanity tops.
- A dulled or scratched surface can be re-honed or re-polished on site: the stone is the same through its whole thickness.
How to order
- Send sizes, thickness, finish and destination with the form.
- We reply with photos of the lots available now and a written offer.
- You approve the slabs or the block; for large projects we prepare a dry-lay.
- Cutting, finishing, quality check and packing in wooden crates or bundles.
- Shipping worldwide from Carrara, with packing list and documents.
Photos of Chaimplain Black
Natural stone changes from block to block, so we photograph the lots we have in stock at the moment of your request. Send the form with your sizes and we reply with real photographs of the slabs or blocks available.
Similar stones
Other marble materials in black tones to compare.
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Shipping and returns
Shipping cost depends on weight and distance and is stated in the written offer; within Italy it starts from € 300 per shipment. Goods can be returned within 14 days: a 30% restocking fee applies and the return transport is paid by the customer. Pieces cut to size cannot be returned.
Questions and answers
Where does Chaimplain Black come from?
Chaimplain Black comes from United States.
How much does a slab of Chaimplain Black weigh?
A 2 cm slab of this stone family weighs about 54 kg per square metre; a 3 cm slab about 81 kg.
Is Chaimplain Black suitable for kitchens and bathrooms?
Typical uses of marble are flooring, wall cladding, bathrooms, vanity and kitchen tops, stairs, fireplaces, sculpture. For kitchen tops we recommend a suitable finish and sealing: tell us your project and we advise the right solution.
Which finishes can I have on Chaimplain Black?
The finishes normally used on this stone family are polished, honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered. The finish is chosen according to where the stone goes: polished or honed indoors, textured finishes where grip is needed.
Can Chaimplain Black be used outdoors?
For the marble family our guidance for exterior paving and façades is: good; for frost exposure: with care. We confirm thickness and finish on your project and climate.
How do I clean and protect Chaimplain Black?
Use water and a neutral stone detergent, avoid acids and descalers, and seal the surface with an impregnating protector.
Do slabs of Chaimplain Black all look the same?
No. Natural stone changes from block to block and even within the same block. This is why we send photographs of the lots available at the moment of the offer, and book-match slabs from the same block when the design needs it.
How do I get a price for Chaimplain Black?
Prices depend on the selection, thickness, finish and quantity. Send the form with your sizes: we reply with photos of the lots available and a written offer.