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Carrara White 3x6 Honed marble tile features a soft, matte finish and subtle veining, ideal for creating serene and elegant spaces. Its classic siz...
View full detailsCarrara White 3x6 Polished marble tile delivers a classic marble look with a glossy finish, ideal for timeless backsplashes and wall applications. ...
View full detailsCarrara White 4x12 Honed marble tile showcases a modern elongated shape with a smooth, honed finish, perfect for contemporary backsplashes and feat...
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View full detailsCrema Marfil 12x24 honed select marble tile features a refined honed finish and select-grade marble, perfect for luxurious floors and walls. Its la...
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View full detailsFantasy Brown 12x24 polished marble tile showcases stunning natural veining and a glossy surface, perfect for modern and classic interiors. Its dur...
View full detailsGreecian White 3x6 Polished marble subway tile features a classic white marble look with a polished finish, ideal for timeless backsplashes and wal...
View full detailsApplication notes: Suitable for covered* exterior walls in freezing and non-freezing climates. *Covered implies an area protected from the elements.
Marmara White 12x24 polished marble tile features striking linear veining and a glossy finish, bringing modern elegance to floors and walls. Its la...
View full detailsApplication notes: Suitable for covered* exterior floors and exterior walls in non-freezing climates only. *Covered implies an area protected from ...
View full detailsApplication notes: Suitable for covered* exterior floors and exterior walls in non-freezing climates only. *Covered implies an area protected from ...
View full detailsApplication notes: Suitable for covered* exterior floors and exterior walls in non-freezing climates only. *Covered implies an area protected from ...
View full detailsApplication notes: Suitable for covered* exterior floors and exterior walls in non-freezing climates only. *Covered implies an area protected from ...
View full detailsApplication notes: Suitable for covered* exterior walls in non-freezing climates only. *Covered implies an area protected from the elements.
Application notes: Suitable for covered* exterior floors and exterior walls in non-freezing climates only. *Covered implies an area protected from ...
View full detailsApplication notes: Suitable for covered* exterior floors and exterior walls in non-freezing climates only. *Covered implies an area protected from ...
View full detailsApplication notes: Suitable for covered* exterior walls in non-freezing climates only. *Covered implies an area protected from the elements.
Application notes: Suitable for covered* exterior walls in non-freezing climates only. *Covered implies an area protected from the elements.
White Oak 12x24x0.38 honed marble tile features a soft, linear grain and a honed finish, offering a modern yet timeless look. Its versatile size ma...
View full detailsUnderstanding Calacatta Tile
Calacatta is characterized by a bright white background with bold, sweeping veins in gold, gray, or warm brown tones. It's often confused with Carrara marble, but the two are quite different: Carrara has a grayish-white base with softer, more subtle veining, while Calacatta has a brighter white base with larger, more dramatic vein patterns. Calacatta marble is rarer and more expensive, which contributes to its prestige in high-end design.
Calacatta Marble vs. Calacatta Porcelain
Authentic Calacatta marble tile is natural stone quarried from select areas near Carrara, Italy. Each piece is unique, with organic veining that cannot be perfectly replicated. It requires sealing, careful maintenance, and is best suited for low-traffic areas, accent walls, and bathroom features where its beauty can be showcased.
Calacatta porcelain tile uses advanced inkjet printing technology to recreate the Calacatta aesthetic on a durable, low-maintenance porcelain body. Modern porcelain versions are remarkably realistic, and they offer advantages for high-traffic floors, kitchens, and wet areas where natural marble would be more vulnerable to staining and etching.
Popular Calacatta Tile Formats
Calacatta tile is available in a wide range of formats: large-format slabs (24x48, 32x32) that minimize grout lines and showcase veining, subway tile for backsplashes, hexagon and herringbone patterns, and marble mosaics including white marble mosaic options. For a Calacatta look with maximum durability, porcelain is also available as outdoor pavers.
Best Applications for Calacatta Tile
Calacatta tile is a top choice for bathrooms - particularly full-wall shower surrounds, vanity walls, and floors. In kitchens, Calacatta makes a stunning backsplash or feature wall. Large-format Calacatta porcelain slabs create a seamless, high-end look on floors and accent walls that rivals the appearance of natural stone at a fraction of the maintenance.
What is the difference between Calacatta and Carrara tile?
Calacatta marble has a brighter white background with bold, dramatic veining in gold or gray tones, while Carrara marble has a grayish-white base with finer, more subtle veining. Calacatta is rarer and generally more expensive. Both are quarried in Italy but come from different areas and have distinct visual characteristics.
Should I choose Calacatta marble or Calacatta porcelain tile?
Choose natural Calacatta marble for accent walls, low-traffic areas, and spaces where the organic beauty of real stone is the priority. Choose Calacatta porcelain for high-traffic floors, kitchens, showers, and any application where durability and low maintenance matter more. Modern porcelain versions are highly realistic and much easier to care for.
Is Calacatta tile good for bathroom floors?
Yes. For bathroom floors, Calacatta porcelain tile is the ideal choice - it's waterproof, stain-resistant, and available with slip-resistant finishes. Natural Calacatta marble can also be used on bathroom floors with a honed finish, though it requires sealing and more careful maintenance.
What size Calacatta tile should I use?
Large-format Calacatta tile (24x24 or larger) works best for floors and feature walls because it minimizes grout lines and allows the veining to flow naturally. Subway and smaller formats are ideal for backsplashes. For showers, 12x24 is a popular choice for walls, paired with mosaic tile on the floor for traction.