Carrara White marble worktops
Carrara White is a polished marble from Carrara, Italy, with a soft white-grey base and classic, understated linear veining, the marble most people picture when they hear the word marble. Marmo & Co. sources, fabricates and installs it through a vetted UK-wide network, with one point of contact from quote to final polish.
Why Carrara White
Carrara White is the marble most people picture when they think of the word marble, soft white-grey with classic, understated linear veining. It's a dependable, timeless choice that suits almost any kitchen style, from period to contemporary.
Origin: Carrara, ItalyFinish: Polished
Carrara White in place
How it works
- 1. Sourcing. Blocks sourced from quarries the world over, chosen for veining and structural integrity.
- 2. Templating. Digital templating on site captures every wall, corner and cut-out to the millimetre.
- 3. Fabrication. Cutting, book-matching and mitring, with sink and hob cut-outs prepared to tolerance.
- 4. Installation. Fitters seam, seal and finish, leaving the worktop ready to use.
Questions about Carrara White
Is Carrara White difficult to maintain?
No, it needs the same routine as any marble, no more: daily cleaning with a pH-neutral stone soap, prompt spill response, and resealing roughly every 6 to 12 months.
Where is Carrara White quarried?
It's quarried in Carrara, Italy, the same region that gives the stone its name. Marmo & Co. sources it through a vetted network of fabricators and installers.
How does Carrara compare to Calacatta Gold?
Carrara's veining is finer and more linear, with a softer white-grey base, while Calacatta Gold has bolder gold veining across a brighter white field. Both are quarried in the Carrara region, ask to see samples of both at your consultation.