Photo is for reference only. Color, veining, and shading vary between slabs. This stone is brought in per order, so tell us your full run and we will source slabs from the same block.

Carrara White Marble

Quarry: Italy
Surface Finish: Polished
Edges: Natural (Unpolished)
Thickness: 18 mm
Requires Sealing: Yes

Sunday dough rolled out on the island while lunch cooks behind you. Carrara White Marble feels cool under the hand, and its gray veining feathers at the edges rather than cutting a hard line.

Quarry	Italy
Surface Finish	Polished
Edges	Natural (Unpolished)
Thickness	18 mm
Requires Sealing	Yes

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Why Choose Carrara White Marble

No Two Slabs Alike Veining is geological rather than printed, so your counter carries a pattern nobody else has.

Timeless Appeal Quarried above Carrara for over two thousand years and still the reference point for white stone.

Naturally Cool Marble draws heat off your hands and feels cool for it, which is why pastry chefs have always worked on it.

Increases Your Home’s Resale Value Buyers notice real stone. Marble reads as a permanent upgrade rather than a surface treatment, so it works for you again on the day you sell.

What Is Carrara White Marble?

The Italian white that everything else is measured against.

Carrara is a white to pale gray marble from Tuscany, threaded with soft gray veining that feathers at its edges rather than cutting a hard line. It is the most widely used marble in the world, and the reason most people picture veined white stone when they hear the word marble at all.

The ground is cooler and grayer than Calacatta, and the veining is finer and more frequent. Where Calacatta gives you a few dramatic strokes on brilliant white, Carrara gives you continuous gentle movement.

That difference is also why it costs less. Carrara is abundant, Calacatta and Statuario are not, and rarity rather than quality sets marble pricing.

Michelangelo carved the David from a Carrara block. The quarries above the town have been worked for over two thousand years and are still producing, which is a longer track record than any engineered surface can claim.

How Much Does a Carrara Marble Countertop Cost?

Prices are subject to change without prior notice.

Item	Starting Rates
Carrara White slab	On request
Fabrication	₱500 per lm
Installation	₱500 per lm
Sink or hob cut-outs	₱500 per set

Cut-out charges apply only when installation is included. Delivery is priced based on distance from your nearest Stone Depot branch.

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How Do You Clean Carrara Marble?

Three habits, and a soft stone stays presentable for years.

Keep It Away from Acidic Substances

Lemon, vinegar, wine and tomato attack the polish within minutes, not hours. Marble is calcium carbonate and acid dissolves it, so speed matters more here than on any other counter material.

Use Only Marble-Safe Cleaner

Vinegar sprays and general-purpose cleaners are acidic and will etch the surface themselves. A cleaner formulated for marble lifts grease without touching the polish.

Blot Spills and Drips Promptly

Wiping a spill spreads it across a wider area of an absorbent stone. Blotting with a folded cloth lifts liquid straight up and keeps the affected area small.

We stock specially-formulated stone care products at every branch, so you are not guessing in a supermarket aisle.

How Do You Care for Carrara Marble?

Protection first, because repair is expensive.

Reseal as Needed

Sealer wears with use rather than to a schedule. Put a few drops of water on an inconspicuous part of the counter, and if the stone darkens underneath within 15 minutes it is ready for another coat.

Always Use Coasters and Trays

Marble sits at 3 on the Mohs scale, softer than a ceramic mug base. Coasters under glasses and a tray under bottles keep rings and chipping off the surface.

Always Use a Cutting Board

Marble is softer than a steel knife, so cutting straight on the counter scratches the polish and dulls the blade at the same time. A board protects both.

Is Carrara Marble Good for Kitchen Countertops?

Only if you accept etching as part of the deal.

Yes, and millions of kitchens prove it. What we will not tell you is that marble behaves like granite, because it does not.

Etching is the issue rather than staining. A drop of lemon juice dissolves a microscopic layer of polish and leaves a dull mark, and no sealer prevents it. Sealers slow absorption; they do not create an acid barrier.

There are three honest paths. Choose a honed finish and the marks barely register. Choose polished and accept that the surface will soften unevenly over the years. Owners who love marble call that patina and owners who expected it to stay new call it damage, so deciding which you are saves disappointment later. Or choose a marble-look engineered quartz such as Lightning Calacatta or Cirrus Calacatta, which cannot etch at all.

Carrara does excel elsewhere. Bathroom vanities, splashbacks, feature walls and fireplace surrounds see no acid and no knives, and marble in those places stays as it was installed.

Does Carrara Marble Need Sealing?

Sealing stops stains. Nothing stops etching.

Yes. Marble is porous, so oil and pigment seep into the stone rather than sitting on it. An impregnating sealer fills that pore structure and buys you time to wipe a spill before it becomes a mark.

Test the slab rather than following a calendar. Put a few drops of water on an inconspicuous part of the counter, leave them 15 minutes, and wipe it off. If the stone has darkened it is absorbing and wants sealing.

A kitchen counter can want it as often as every six months; a vanity will go longer. Application takes about 15 minutes: clean, dry thoroughly, apply, let it dwell, then buff off the excess before it hazes.

Be clear about what this does not do. A sealed slab still etches, because etching is a chemical reaction with the stone itself rather than something absorbed into it.

Carrara vs Calacatta, Statuario and Quartz

Four white surfaces, four different bargains.

Carrara is the everyday Italian white

Cooler and grayer, with fine continuous veining. Choose it when you want real marble and are comfortable with a softer, busier pattern.

Statuario is the rarest

Statuario is a brighter white with bolder, more separated gray veining. The price gap is scarcity rather than performance, since both stones behave identically.

Arabescato is the boldest

Arabescato carries heavy, sweeping gray veining that reads as a feature wall in slab form. Choose it when the stone is meant to be the subject.

Engineered quartz removes the risk

Lightning Calacatta and Cirrus Calacatta reproduce the look at ₱8,500 per sqm with no etching, no staining and no sealing. What you give up is the depth and irregularity that only quarried stone has.

What Colors Go With Carrara Marble?

A cool gray-white, which rules some pairings out.

The ground carries a genuine gray cast rather than a warm one, so cool palettes sit more comfortably beside it than warm ones do. Pale gray, soft blue and crisp white cabinetry all read cleanly.

Warm timber can work, though it needs care. Choose a cooler oak or ash rather than a red-toned wood, which will fight the gray in the stone.

For hardware, polished chrome and brushed nickel suit it naturally. Brass looks handsome but pushes the scheme warm, so commit to that direction across the room rather than using it as an accent.

Deep navy makes a strong pairing for an island. The counter reads bright against it and the fine veining still registers, which a heavier stone would lose.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Carrara and Calacatta marble?

Carrara has a cooler gray-white ground with fine, frequent veining. Calacatta has a brighter white ground with fewer, bolder veins. Both come from the same region of Tuscany and behave identically in a kitchen. Calacatta costs more because it is scarcer, not because it performs better.

Does sealing prevent Carrara marble from etching?

No. Sealing blocks absorption, which prevents staining. Etching is a chemical reaction between acid and the calcium carbonate in the stone, and it happens at the surface regardless of sealer. This is the single most common misunderstanding about marble.

Can you remove etch marks from Carrara marble?

Light ones, yes. On a polished surface a marble polishing powder often buffs the etch out. Deeper marks need a professional to hone and re-polish the area. On a honed finish the marks are so faint that most owners never bother.

Is Carrara marble suitable for bathrooms?

Yes, and this is where it performs best. A vanity sees water, soap and toothpaste rather than lemon juice and hot pans, so the stone stays close to how it was installed. Seal it as you would a kitchen counter and wipe standing water to avoid mineral rings.

Will Carrara marble stain?

Yes, if unsealed. Oil in particular travels into the stone and leaves a dark patch that is difficult to lift. Sealed and wiped promptly, staining is uncommon. A poultice of baking soda and water drawn over an oil mark will often pull it out if one does occur.

Is Carrara marble cheaper than quartz?

Ask us for a current figure. Our Calacatta-look quartz designs are ₱8,500 per sqm, but Carrara is indent order and quoted per project, so there is no fixed price to set against it. The more useful difference is how they behave: quartz does not etch, resists staining and never needs sealing.

Can Carrara marble be used for flooring?

Yes, and it has been for centuries. Use a honed finish rather than polished, because polished marble is slippery when wet and shows scratching from grit underfoot. Keep it out of an entryway where sand and rain arrive together.

Where can you buy Carrara marble in the Philippines?

Stone Depot offers Carrara White marble at branches in Cebu, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo and Laguna. Marble is indent order, so your slab is brought in for your project rather than held in the yard. Ask your branch about current lead time.

Veining differs block to block, so tell us the full run when you order and we will bring in slabs from the same block. All branches are open Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 5 PM, and you are welcome to visit or contact any branch.

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