The Calacatta Craze

The latest trend in Quartz Countertop design has been a huge influx of Calacatta Quartz options. There are many questions surrounding Calacatta style quartz-like what does Calacatta mean? Is it Calacatta, Calcatta, Calcuta, or something else? What is the difference between different Calacatta styles? Which one is the best?

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We will try to answer some of those questions for you. First off, we prefer to spell and pronounce it as Calacatta and the most important thing to note is that this Quartz style is named after its natural stone counterpart, the Calacatta Marble.

Calacatta Marble is rarer than Carrara marble and features thick bold greyish veins. Since it is rare, it is also more expensive. Some Calacatta slabs can cost thousands of dollars more than their Carrara cousins. Calacatta Quartz is designed to mimic the most expensive styles of Calacatta Marble.

The Calacatta Nuvo by Caesarstone (pictured above) is one of many styles of Calacatta Quartz. Some have an off-white or creamy white base while others have a more pronounced gold lining in the veining.

We carry dozens of Calacatta Quartz options. Some of our favorites are:

MSI Calacatta Verona 

K-Stone V

Is it expensive?

Calacatta Quartz is more expensive than most other patterns available. The primary reason for the high cost is the molds and additional time it requires to create the veining. With a solid pattern or a pattern that is not quite as uniform, it is much easier to manufacture. There are cheaper brands and options that are more commonly becoming available but with any white quartz, we suggest sticking to a reputable brand and not taking the risk of ending up with a countertop filled with resin and prone to staining. The higher ticket Calacatta options also have a brighter white and better polish which really brings out the veining in the stone.

Should I choose Calacatta Quartz for my kitchen?

There are many variables to identify before choosing which style of quartz to go with. Some of the advantages of choosing a Calacatta style are:

Versatility &#; White and grey works with so many different cabinet, paint, and decor themes so its really hard to go wrong.
Backsplash &#; Calacatta quartz is by far the best looking material to match and flow into your kitchen backsplash. It is important to identify if bookmatched slabs are required and available to achieve the best results.
Waterfalls &#; Just like flowing the veining in the countertops into the backsplash is an awesome look, flowing the countertop down a waterfall is a growing trend.
Timelessness &#; It seems that this Calacatta craze is still in its early days and is here to stay for the foreseeable future. It is highly unlikely that we will see it go out of style anytime soon.
Investment &#; The above-mentioned &#;pros&#; of choosing Calacatta Quartz make this choice a great investment and is definitely worthwhile to pay the difference between the cost of this option vs other lower cost patterns and styles.

One of the only times we advise against making the jump in cost to Calacatta is when we are working with a very narrow surface or small countertop. The veining is going to stop very shortly after it started and you won&#;t get the full value as a project with waterfalls, backsplash, or large island would achieve.

Overall, the Calacatta style is a great choice in most cases and with Calacatta Quartz you can achieve the rare marble look without breaking the bank. Being Quartz instead of marble it is also much easier to maintain, non-porous, and doesn&#;t need to be sealed like natural stone.

Call us today to book a free in-home consultation and see if Calacatta Quartz is a good choice for your home.

Trending Calacatta Quartz Tops for

Calacatta quartz is a robust and solid type of quartz that is made of 93% natural quartz and 7% resin and pigments. This allows it to have the appearance of other stones, namely marble. Calcatta Quartz had so many desirable qualities such as being stain-resistant, amazingly durable, and unbeatable resistantance to wear and tear which makes it the perfect choice for all indoor and outdoor living spaces. The Calacatta quartz, despite its appearance that is similar to a fancy marble, is a relatively economical alternative for those who seek elegance and a fair price at the same time.

Midwest Marble + Granite + Quartz has comprised a list of Calacatta quartz most favored by our customers, fabricators & installers, and office family. If you have questions about Calacatta Quartz or would be interested in discussing how a Calacatta stone might benefit your living space, call us at 913.486. or scheudle a design consultation online.

10. MSI Q | Calacatta Laza Quartz

With its dramatic movement, milky white background, and realistic soft brown veining, Calacatta Laza Quartz has a marble look that is a natural choice for waterfall islands, refreshing small spaces and delighting the eye in both classic and modern environments. Durable, easy to clean, and maintenance-free, use this gorgeous marble-look quartz to create show-stopping white quartz countertops and more.

9. MSI Q | Calacatta Leon Gold Quartz

Calacatta Leon Gold Quartz enhances the look of any space with its gorgeous white background and blends of bold and soft veining. The veins feature a beautiful fusion of light and dark taupe with rust vein highlights to give it a natural marble look. With a soft, chic look, this quartz is the perfect ideal for countertops, kitchen islands, backsplashes, accent walls, shower surrounds, bars, and more.

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8. MSI Q | Miraggio Calacatta Gold Quartz

Refined and extraordinary, Calacatta Miraggio Gold Quartz makes a striking statement with a crisp white background and elegant golden brown veining. This stunning quartz features MSI&#;s exclusive Lumaluxe formulation, enhancing how light interacts with the marble-like surface for genuinely eye-catching results. Perfect for one-of-a-kind countertops and islands, kitchen backsplashes, shower and bath surrounds, and floors, this quartz works with any architectural style in residential and commercial spaces. 

7. MSI Q | Calacatta Ultra Quartz

Calacatta Ultra&#;s pure white background is traced with subtle linear veins, evoking the classic look and beauty of natural marble. But with durable, easy-care quartz, you&#;ll be able to achieve the white quartz countertop, waterfall island, backsplash, or flooring of your dreams, without all the maintenance.

6. MSI Q &#; Calacatta Valentin Quartz

Whether your style is boho-chic, modern farmhouse, traditional, coastal, or contemporary, Calacatta Valentin® Quartz will boost your design with its eye-catching look. Featuring a warm white two-toned marble look background with subtle gold veins and a polished finish, this quartz is ideal for accent walls, floors, kitchen and bathroom countertops, wet bars, flooring, and more.

5. MetroQuartz &#; Unique Calacatta Gold Quartz

Multiple shades of grey and gold veining interspersed on a creamy white background, give this quartz an incredibly realistic marble look with the strength and durability of quartz. MetroQuartz countertops are engineered stone countertops formed by combining ground quartz with a small amount of resins, polymers, and pigments, resulting in a non-porous, scratch and stain-resistant surface.

4. MetroQuartz &#; Unique Calacatta Quartz

Multiple shades of grey veining interspersed on a soft white background give this quartz an incredibly realistic marble look with the strength and durability of quartz. MetroQuartz countertops are engineered stone countertops formed by combining ground quartz with a small amount of resins, polymers, and pigments, resulting in a non-porous, scratch and stain-resistant surface.

3. MetroQuartz &#; Stella Quartz

Emulates marble-like luxury flawlessly with its white base and large, entwined veins that balance warm and cool tones.

2. MetroQuartz &#; Stella Gold Quartz

Maintains all the beauty of other marble-like looks with a golden touch. Its large veins entwine with golden streams of color and will add flawless luxury to any space.

1. Cambria &#; Inverness Gold Quartz

Molten gold veins fracture a cool white canvas with lively intensity. Debossing throughout the veining contrasts with the smoothness of the background, giving the design a gently textured composition and beautifully organic quality.

Let&#;s Talk About Calacatta Quartz in Your Space

If you have questions about Calacatta Quartz or would be interested in discussing how a Calacatta stone might benefit your living space, call us at 913.486. or scheudle a design consultation online.

Midwest Marble + Granite + Quartz is located in Olathe, KS but provides expert quartzite countertop installation services to Overland Park, Lenexa, Shawnee, Leawood, Shawnee, and the entire Kansas City area.

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