Italian Marble
There are two types of popular Italian marble.
Carrara
This white marble with dark gray veins is a very popular Italian marble which is comparable in price to quartzites.
Calacatta
This marble is typically more expensive than Carrara marbles. It is pure white to milky white with large veins with a variety of gold, brown and gray colors.
Italian Marble Pros:
- Attractive
- Resistant to high temperatures
- Adapts to temperature changes
- Increases home value
- Brightens up rooms
Italian Marble Cons:
- Stains easily
- Prone to scratches
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High price point
Brazilian Marble
There are two popular Brazilian marble choices among homeowners. The White Fantasy and Glacier White are beautiful and affordable.
White Fantasy
This Brazilian marble is naturally iridescent with swirls and veins featuring differing hues of gray that are set against a milky white background. It’s ideal for stylish countertops, fireplace surrounds, backsplashes and more.
Glacier White
This Brazilian marble’s characteristics include bright whites, blues, greens and gray that meld together softly effortlessly into a luxurious look.
Brazilian Marble Pros:
- Heat-resistant
- Attractive
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More durable than Italian marble
- Affordable
- Increases home value
Brazilian Marble Cons:
- Chances of etching, scratching and staining
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