Calacatta Tirreno is a premium Italian marble characterized by its luminous white background and delicate, linear grey veining. This elegant stone features a fine grain that enhances its natural luster, making it ideal for high-end residential and commercial interiors. Architects and designers frequently specify Calacatta Tirreno for kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, flooring, and wall cladding where a classic, sophisticated aesthetic is required. The material accepts various finishes, including polished, honed, and leathered, to suit different design visions. Marmi di Carrara supplies Calacatta Tirreno in large blocks, standard slabs of 2 or 3 cm thickness, and custom cut-to-size pieces. We provide detailed photos of actual slabs before purchase to ensure transparency and perfect material selection for your project.
Petrographic description
Typically a fine-grained white marble with subtle grey veining.
Calacatta Tirreno is a Marble quarried in Italy, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICITMA00485. Its dominant tone is white.
Like every marble, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: polished, honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered (exterior). Typical applications: interior floors and walls, bathrooms, vanity tops, stairs, fireplaces, furniture and sculpture.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
FAQ
Is Calacatta Tirreno suitable for outdoor use?
Marble: suitable for façades and shaded areas with a honed or bush-hammered finish; polished surfaces lose their gloss outdoors. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Calacatta Tirreno per m²?
Indicative price from €355/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Calacatta Tirreno shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
