Carrara C marble
Marble · Italy
Fine, parallel, dense gray veins cross a grayish white background on the diagonal: that is Carrara C, a marble from Italy. That order works best in bathrooms and on walls; in the kitchen it makes sense only if you accept the patina of use.
- TypeMarble
- ColorWhite marble with gray
- OriginItaly
- ShippingOn request, to any country · how it reaches yours
Veins and background of Carrara C marble
Gray enters through the vein: over the grayish white background run fine lines, on the diagonal and closely parallel, so close together that the whole reads dense. The medium gray of the veins separates them from the background without hardening it, at a medium contrast that reads well from a distance. Within the slab the distribution stays even from one side to the other. Every slab carries its own version of the pattern; yours is chosen from photos before you buy.
- BackgroundGrayish white
- PatternVeined
- ContrastMedium
- Variation within the slabUniform
Where does Carrara C marble work?
- BathroomsWhere it performs best: vanities, showers and walls
- WallsFull walls; the parallel veins bring order to the wall
- Interior floorsIndoor floors; honed or brushed where there is water
- TablesDining tables; wine and lemon wiped dry at once
- KitchenKitchen yes, if you accept that use leaves a patina
- OutdoorsIn the rain the fine vein loses its polish: matte
- ScratchesLow
- StainsMedium, with sealer
- AcidsLow
If the kitchen is the plan and you do not want marks, compare in the marble or granite guide before you decide.
Finishes for Carrara C Marble
With a white this light, the finish decides how much light the slab returns and how much the marks of every day show.
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Polished
It returns the most light: the grayish white gains a mirror shine and the fine vein stands out sharp.
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Honed
It dulls the shine without erasing the vein; it stays soft to the touch and, wet, slips less. In the shower it is the one to choose.
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Brushed
A fine texture you can feel and a muted shine; on floors with traffic it hides the wear of the shine better.
Technical specifications
| Type | Marble |
|---|---|
| Color | White |
| Origin | Italy |
| Hardness | 3 on the Mohs scale |
| Pattern | Veined |
| Common finishes | Polished, honed, brushed |
| Works best in | Bathrooms, walls, indoor floors |
| Thickness and format | Depending on the slabs available; we confirm it in the quote |
Other Carrara selections
This C is the Carrara with fine, parallel, dense veins on the diagonal. Carrara spreads a diffuse gray pattern across the whole surface; the CD swaps the line for patches, and the C Extra softens the vein into the white.
How Much Does Carrara C Marble Cost?
There is no single price per m². These factors move it, and the quote already includes shipping to your country.
- Variety
- Thickness
- Finish
- Square meters and cuts
- Shipping
For a quote, send us
- The measurements or a photo of the plans
- The thickness, if you have already decided on it
- The finish you like
- The city where you receive it
Carrara C Marble at Home
How it looks in different spaces. Visualizations created from the real slab.
Common Questions About Carrara C
What is the difference between Carrara C and Carrara?
Both start from a grayish white background; what changes is how the gray is placed. This C builds the pattern from fine veins, close together and parallel, on the diagonal. Carrara spreads the diffuse gray, with no direction, across the whole surface. Compare the photo on this page with the one on Carrara marble and the difference shows by itself.
Does Carrara C marble work for a kitchen countertop?
Yes, if you accept that the stone takes on patina. A splash of lemon or wine dulls the polish and leaves a dull patch that stays. Over the years, the surface records the use. If that story works for you, it is a countertop with character; if not, see the options on the stone for kitchens page.
How do I care for Carrara C marble day to day?
For cleaning, mild soap and water are enough. The key is to dry wine, vinegar or tomato quickly: acid leaves its dull mark on the polish and it does not come out. Check the sealer with the water drop test: if the slab darkens, it is time to renew it.
What slab do I see in the photo?
It is a real Carrara C slab, photographed whole. Marble never gives the same pattern on two slabs. Before you buy, we send photos of the slabs available for your order.
How does Carrara C marble get to my country?
We ship to any country, with the stone's documents of origin and its CE certification. On the shipping page we explain how it reaches each region.