Bianco Carrara is quarried from a bedrock quarry in Carrara, Italy, and is one of the many white marbles produced in this area. However, during the winter months, most of the quarries are shut down for a period of time because of the harsh conditions of snow and ice. Bianco Carrara is the least expensive of the white marbles coming from this region. Bianco Venatino is another white marble from this region. It has a whiter background with more distinctive veining and is a slightly higher price point. Small pin holes are common in Bianco Carrara, as well as within other white marbles that are produced in the surrounding area. It is also a softer stone, and may be susceptible to scratching or abrasion. The tile and slab come from different layers in the quarry.
Product Details
| Product Type |
Marble |
| Origin |
Italy |
| Stocked Finishes |
|
| Stocked Sizes/Thickness |
- 12 × 12 × 3/8 (H, P)
- 12 × 24 × 3/8 (H, P)
- 24 × 24 × 3/8 (H, P)
- 24 × 48 × 3/8 (H, P)
- 2 × 2 Hexagon Mesh (H, P) (0.9983 sf/sht)
- Penny Round 3/4″ Mesh (P) (0.8981 sf/sht)
|
Recommended Uses
|
Commercial |
Residential |
| Interior Floor |
Yes |
Yes |
| Exterior Floor* |
Yes |
Yes |
| Interior Wall |
Yes |
Yes |
| Exterior Cladding* |
Yes |
Yes |
| Fireplaces |
Yes |
Yes |
| Shower Walls |
Yes |
Yes |
| Shower Floors** |
Yes |
Yes |
Notes:
- * Suitable for exterior floors and cladding in non-freeze/thaw conditions.
- ** Suitable for shower floors only in the honed penny round 3/4" mesh and 2x2 hexagon mesh formats.
