ColourVery white · Grey veins
Stone · Italy
Statuario Marble
A rare, very white marble from the Apuan Alps above Carrara, with crisp grey veining, historically prized for sculpture.
- Material
- Marble
- Origin
- Italy
- Cost
- €€€€
- Maintenance
- High
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Overview
- Colour
- Very white · Grey veins
- Natural variation
- Medium-High
- Pattern
- Sharp, defined grey veining
- Typical format
- Slabs and large-format tiles
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Physical characteristics
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Finishes and applications
Finish options
PolishedHonedBrushed
Common applications
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Advantages and limitations
Advantages
Whiter background than standard Carrara
Fine-grained stone that takes a deep polish
Clean, graphic veining that reads well in large areas
Limitations
One of the most expensive white marbles
Etches and stains like other marbles
Slab-to-slab variation is significant
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Care and installation
Maintenance and care
Wipe spills quickly, especially acids such as lemon, wine, vinegar and many bathroom cleaners, which etch the surface.
Clean with a pH-neutral stone cleaner and reseal periodically; honed surfaces show etching less than polished ones.
Installation considerations
- 1View and approve the actual slabs or a batch sample before cutting; natural stone varies from block to block.
- 2Agree the vein direction and any book-matching on a layout drawing with the fabricator.
- 3Seal before grouting and again after installation, using a sealer suited to the stone.
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Sustainability
Durable for generations when cared for; quarrying and transport carry a high footprint.
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Best pairings
Metal · Varied OriginsStatuario Marble + Polished Nickel 
Wood · Varied originsStatuario Marble + European Oak 
Metal · Varied originsStatuario Marble + Blackened Steel 
Textile and leather · Varied OriginsStatuario Marble + Linen Use with cautionKitchen worktops for heavy cooksAcidic cleaners
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