Calacatta white marble is a highly popular high-end natural stone, mainly produced in the Carrara mining area of Italy. Because the naturally formed cloud-like patterns on its surface are like the white frost on a fish’s belly, soft and mysterious, it is called “fish Belly White Marble” in China.

Characteristics

Appearance texture: With white as the base, the texture is rich and diverse, featuring fine cloud patterns as well as broad and powerful water ripples, resembling the clouds in the sky or the ripples and shell textures in the underwater world. It is natural and smooth, with a strong artistic sense.

Physical properties: Its hardness is 3.5 to 4, density is 2.7 tons per cubic meter, it has good wear resistance and compressive strength, low water absorption rate, is not easily affected by the external environment, and has good stability.

Processing performance: Easy to cut, carve and polish, it can be processed into various shapes and sizes of plates, handicrafts, etc., and can meet different design requirements.

Application field

Architectural decoration: It is often used for interior and exterior wall decoration and floor paving in high-end hotels, luxury villas, commercial Spaces, etc., creating a luxurious and grand spatial atmosphere. For instance, the floor of the Forbidden City in Beijing extensively utilized fish-belly white marble, enhancing the overall quality of the building.

The architectural decoration is made of pale white marble

Home decoration: In the living room, it can be used as a TV background wall or a sofa background wall to enhance the space’s grade. The floor is made of light white marble, which is both beautiful and durable. In the bedroom, it can be used as a headboard background wall or floor material to create a warm atmosphere. The countertop and island in the kitchen are made of light white marble, which is both beautiful and practical. The walls, countertops and other parts of the bathroom are made of light white marble, which is easy to clean and can add a sense of fashion.

The home decoration features a pale white marble

Artistic carving: With its unique patterns and stable physical and chemical properties, it can be carved into various exquisite artworks, such as sculptures, vases, screens, etc., demonstrating a distinctive artistic charm.

Artistic carving of pale white marble

Maintenance methods

Avoid temperature differences: Sudden temperature changes may cause the fish-belly white marble to crack or deform. When using it in winter, avoid direct baking with heat sources.

Prevent oil stains: Oil stains can form stubborn stains on its surface, affecting its appearance. If there is oil stain, it should be removed immediately with a neutral cleaner.

Avoid soaking: Although the fish belly white marble has excellent water resistance, prolonged soaking may still cause changes in the internal minerals, affecting its quality.

Regular maintenance: Regularly polishing and waxing the fish-belly white marble can maintain its luster and color and delay aging.