Marble is one of the most beautiful and versatile countertop materials that are not just used in kitchen worktops but also on flooring and wall cladding. If you are looking for a classic kitchen or bathroom, gorgeous marble countertops are simply perfect for you.
Are you searching for the best marble slab for your kitchen? Italian marble is considered the best marble in the entire world. This marble type is more diverse that one could imagine.
Given below are the five different types of marbles that are considered the best in the world and thus, can be ideal for your home interior as well:
Carrara Marble
Carrara marble features soft veining with a blue-grey appearance on the grey backdrop. It also displays subtle grey feathery and linear veins to add more elegance to the natural stone. This marble is extracted from northern Tuscany in Italy, within the city of Carrara.
It is used for making statues and monuments. Some of the famous monuments created from Carrara Marble are Michelangelo’s David and London’s Marble Arch. Besides that, this natural stone is used for making flooring, stairways, countertops and wall panels. It is available in both honed and polished finishes in different sizes, including 12”x12”, 16”x32”, 18”x18”, 24”x24”, 24×36, 36”x36” and 3/4″.
Calacatta Marble
The Calacatta marble has a pure white backdrop that displays dramatic grey and gold veining. It doesn’t follow any linear pattern and known as one of the most stunning and luxurious marbles in the world. If you want to install a marble with heavy veining with much bolder, thicker and larger patterns, it can be an ideal option
This marble is extracted in Carrara, Italy and is popular for its classic appearance. It is most commonly used in residential and commercial properties as flooring, backsplashes, and countertops. Calacatta marble comes in polished finishing in different sizes: 12”x12”, 12”x24”, 18”x18”, 24”x24”, 36”x36” and 3/4″.
Arabescato Marble
Arabescato Marble is extracted from the bedrock quarry in Carrara, Italy. This white marble features some small and large egg-shaped areas surrounded by light grey veining. Some of these marble slabs have slight burgundy or green mixed veining. Available in different sizes – 12”x12”, 12”x24”, 18”x18”, 24”x24”, 36”x36” and 3/4″ – this marble is perfect for make flooring, wall cladding, fireplaces and showers in residential and commercial properties.
Paonazzetto Marble
Paonazzetto Marble, quarried in Italy, boasts a white and pale yellow backdrop in green to black and violet veins. This fine-grained marble is extracted in blocks that measure around 2.50×1.50×1.50m. Available in different sizes, including 12”x12”, 12”x24”, 18”x18”, 24”x24”, 36”x36” and 3/4″, it is used in residential or commercial interiors for creating polished surfaces.
Statuario Marble
Originated in Italy, Statuario marble features distinct gold and grey veining spread all across the stone forming a bold, striking pattern. Statuario marble features bold, heavy grey veining that’s mixed with thinner patterns. It is a perfect stone for indoor kitchen countertops, backsplashes, flooring and bathroom vanities. It is available in the following sizes: 12”x12”, 18”x18”, 24”x24”, 36”x36” and 3/4″ slab.
