Man Made Calacatta Marble
As much as i always say that i would always go natural over man made surfaces i am finding that advances in technology are making it difficult.
Man made calacatta marble. While there really isn t much of a difference between carrara and calacatta marble when it comes to being stain proof there is a difference between how visible these stains. Quartz countertops that look like carrara and calacatta marble. Caesarstone calacatta nuvo. We work quite a lot with both marble and i just would like to specify that people tend to prefer calacatta over carrara marble and the reason is simple.
The background of this man made quartz is usually. Flecks of color easily imitate the real deal and add tons of charm to the man made material. Calacatta marble kitchen obviously calacatta marble looks great on any surface or room but when used in the kitchen it comes with greater maintenance responsibilities. This quartz ideal for kitchens is superior.
The differences are subtle but they are there especially to a trained eye. This marble is known for being the most expensive variety typically sold for about 180 per square foot. Quartz countertops that look like marble are a man made product. Perfect for white quartz countertops waterfall islands and backsplashes residential and commercial spaces.
In recent years calacatta marble has been gaining popularity as a hard surface for the home and has been the number one requested countertop material at least in southern california where i live. That s why actually calacatta gold or normal calacatta cost at least 4 times more than carrara marble. I almost settled on the silestone eternal series calacatta gold but i am just not sure. It is a naturally occurring stone that is quarried and then custom fit to your kitchen or bath needs.
Calacatta quartz slab pieces provide the natural look of real calacatta marble countertops minus the usual issues with real marble slabs. This means that control can be achieved over the pattern color and style of every slab. It has a noticeable contrast between a white base and dark gray veins. Generally speaking carrara is a deeper gray with much softer veining while calacatta skews whiter with thick substantial veining.
Calacatta luccia with dramatic grey veins on creamy white background will convince everyone that it is naturally marble. Another that i absolutely love is the compaq unique calacatta and it is made in spain but i am having a hard time getting four slabs shipped to kentucky. This bold marble lookalike features shadowed veins in shades of grey set against a bright white. If you want to make a dramatic statement with your quartz let calacatta nuvo do the talking.
But with its easy care durability this quartz will practically take care of itself. I have white cabinets and a very traditional house which gold knobs and appliance pulls. Marble is not man made. Whiter background colour and very catchy veins pattern.