Carrara C Marble

The type of marble called “Carrara C” is particularly appreciated for its large regular production which makes it particularly suitable for large projects, it is characterized by the classic gray veins and the shades of the background color ranging from light gray to intense cold white.

Using “Carrara C” marble in prestigious and residential buildings can offer numerous aesthetic advantages combined with a lower cost than the purest white marble varieties. Its classic beauty and its unmistakable and elegant textures help to create elegant environments in both classic and modern contexts, perfect for high- and medium-level residential architecture and hospitality projects. Additionally, marble is highly polishable, strong, and durable, meaning it will retain its beauty for many years to come.

The aesthetic result obtained using “Carrara C” marble is highly appreciated in every corner of the planet. Its delicate and unmistakable veins can add a touch of personality and elegance to any building project in a wide range of situations. Additionally, marble is a highly versatile material that can be used in a variety of interior applications, from flooring to stairways, creating a cohesive, luxurious look throughout the building.

In summary, “Carrara C” marble is an ideal choice for residential building projects and for distinguished level hotels thanks to its uniformity and by virtue of its delicate and regular veining and the final aesthetic result of sure effect.

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Carrara C, commonly known as Ordinario C, takes its name from the same iconic city of Carrara and represents the whitest variety within the homonymous family. An extremely reliable material destined for a multiplicity of applications, it is unmistakable for its tone, its impalpable grain, and its soft veining, which make it particularly suitable for sculptural art as well as for a vast range of architectural and design applications. Classic and at the same time extremely modern. Carrara marble is considered a worldwide reference, so much so that in people’s minds the very name “Carrara” is considered synonymous with “marble”.

Origin and Extraction

Extracted in the province of Massa-Carrara, mainly in the basins of Fantiscritti and Lorano.
Since the 70s cultivated with diamond wire in the open without the use of explosives, the quarry is cultivated with the classic method of overturning the bank, and all the regulations are scrupulously observed to minimize environmental impact and for optimal waste management.

Grain, background and veins

Very fine grain, not visible to the naked eye.
Homogeneous cold white background with very light gray shades.
Iconic medium gray veins with an unmistakable morphology make this material the classic par excellence.

technical details

Material

Marble

Product

Bianco Carrara

Variety

Carrara C, Ordinario C

Country of Origin

Italy

Region

Toscana

Province

Background color

Homogeneous cold white with very light gray shades

Vein color

Light-medium grey

Texture

Delicate and regular, with an unmistakable texture