Marble slabs
Marble is the stone most people picture when they imagine a luxury kitchen or bathroom. It is a metamorphic limestone, formed under heat and pressure, characterised by flowing veining in colours that range from bright white through grey, beige and warm gold.
Popular marble varieties we work with
- Carrara — Grey veining on a white-grey background. The most widely used marble, versatile and relatively affordable.
- Calacatta — Dramatic thick veining on a white background. More premium than Carrara, with stronger visual impact.
- Calacatta Gold — Similar to Calacatta but with warm gold and beige tones in the veining.
- Super White Dolomite — A dolomite marble with soft grey veining. Harder than standard marble, growing in popularity.
- Emperador — Dark brown marble with light veining. Used for feature pieces and fireplace surrounds.
Where marble works best
Marble suits kitchen benchtops, bathroom vanities, splashbacks, feature walls, fireplace surrounds and floor tiles. It is softer and more porous than granite, so it needs to be sealed and maintained. We tell clients honestly: marble will develop a patina over time. Etching from acidic substances (wine, citrus, vinegar) is inevitable on polished surfaces. Some homeowners find this ageing beautiful; others prefer the uniformity of engineered stone.
Care considerations
Seal marble at installation and re-seal every 1 to 2 years in a kitchen environment. Use pH-neutral cleaners only. Wipe up spills promptly. We provide a care sheet with every marble installation and offer re-sealing and polishing services for existing marble surfaces.