Calacatta Rafael is a premium marble-look stone widely used in the marble, granite, and tile industry for luxury construction and modern interior applications. It features a bright white base with bold, flowing grey veining that creates a striking and elegant Calacatta-style appearance, ideal for high-end architectural designs.This material is valued for its premium aesthetics, durability, and versatility, making it suitable for a wide range of applications in both residential and commercial projects. It is commonly used in flooring, wall cladding, kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, staircases, and feature walls.Calacatta-style marbles are generally known for their white background with dramatic grey veining and luxury appeal, making them highly desirable for interior design projects that focus on elegance and visual impactCalacatta Rafael offers a smooth polished surface that enhances brightness and gives a spacious, luxurious feel to interiors. It is designed for long-lasting performance, with resistance to everyday wear when properly maintained, making it suitable for high-traffic residential and commercial environments.

Material Type

• Natural Stone: Marble (metamorphic rock), Granite (igneous rock)
• Manufactured Tiles: Ceramic / Vitrified / Engineered stone tiles
• Marble is valued for its natural veining and polish, granite for strength and durability
• Tiles provide cost-effective and uniform finishing solutions for construction use

 Standard Sizes

• Tiles:
  • 300 × 300 mm
  • 600 × 600 mm
  • 600 × 300 mm
  • 800 × 800 mm
• Marble/Granite Slabs:
  • 2 cm (20 mm) and 3 cm (30 mm) thickness standard
  • Approx. slab size: 4 ft × 8 ft (varies by quarry)
• Thickness:
  • Tiles: ~10–12 mm
  • Natural stone slabs: 15–30 mm

 Surface Finish

• Polished (gloss / mirror finish)
• Honed (matte finish)
• Leather / brushed finish
• Flamed / textured finish (for outdoor granite use)

 Physical Properties

• Marble: medium hardness, elegant appearance, but more porous and requires sealing
• Granite: high hardness, scratch & stain resistant, ideal for heavy traffic areas
• Tiles: low water absorption, uniform strength, easy maintenance
• High compressive strength (especially granite and vitrified tiles)

 Performance Features

• Long-lasting durability for construction use
• Heat and weather resistance (granite & vitrified tiles)
• Marble provides luxury aesthetic but needs maintenance
• Granite provides maximum strength and low maintenance
• Tiles provide cost-effective and easy installation
• Suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications

 Applications

• Residential & commercial flooring
• Wall cladding & elevation design
• Kitchen countertops & bathroom vanities
• Staircases & corridors
• Exterior paving and architectural finishes