Calacatta Volakas Quartz – Nile Stone

The Calacatta Volakas quartz from the Nile Stone slab features a bright white base that keeps the surface looking crisp and open. Soft grey veining flows gently across the slab in fine, elongated lines, with occasional feathered breaks that add natural-looking movement without heavy contrast. Subtle mineral-style shading appears in places around the veins, giving the pattern depth while maintaining a calm, refined balance. This controlled veining makes Calacatta Volakas Quartz particularly suitable for large worktop layouts, islands, and splashback installations where continuity and lightness are important.

Why Choose Calacatta Volakas Quartz?

• ✔ Bright white slab with soft flowing grey veining and subtle mineral detail.
• ✔ Gentle contrast that suits contemporary, minimalist, and transitional interiors.
• ✔ Non-porous quartz surface designed for everyday durability.
• ✔ Polished finish enhances surface clarity and keeps the background looking clean.
• ✔ Available in multiple thicknesses for flexible design detailing.

Design Ideas for Calacatta Volakas Quartz

Calacatta Volakas Quartz Nile Stone works best in spaces that benefit from a light surface with subtle movement rather than bold statement veining. The soft grey pattern pairs naturally with matt white cabinetry, warm neutrals, light woods, and brushed metallic finishes, while also creating a clean contrast against charcoal or deep-toned units. Used on islands, waterfall ends, or full-height splashbacks, the gentle veining helps guide the eye across connected planes without creating a busy look. In open-plan layouts, this balance supports visual flow between kitchen zones and adjoining dining or living areas.

Performance You Can Rely On

Engineered quartz construction provides a dense, low-absorption surface that supports daily kitchen and bathroom use. Calacatta Volakas Quartz Nile Stone is resistant to common household spills and surface wear when cared for correctly, helping the white background remain clear and the fine grey veining stay defined over time. Consistent slab calibration also supports accurate fabrication, clean joins, and precise cut-outs, which is especially important on long runs, sink areas, and hob sections. With correct installation planning, the finished worktop maintains a crisp, even appearance across multiple components.

Care, Cleaning & Heat Guidance

Calacatta Volakas Quartz Nile Stone routine care involves wiping the surface with warm water and a mild, pH-neutral cleaner to maintain its polished clarity. Spills should be cleaned promptly, particularly around cooking and preparation zones, to help preserve the clean white base and prevent residue build-up. Heat protection is recommended by using trivets or heat pads beneath hot cookware, and abrasive pads or acidic cleaners should be avoided to protect the finish. Regular, simple cleaning is usually sufficient to keep the surface looking bright and consistent.

Sizing, Thicknesses & Detailing

Calacatta Volakas Quartz is supplied in a jumbo slab size of 3200 × 1600 mm, allowing for expansive layouts with minimal joins across long worktop runs and larger islands. Available in both 20 mm and 30 mm thickness options, it supports slim contemporary edges as well as more substantial profiles depending on the design brief. Mitred detailing, waterfall ends, and full-height splashbacks can be specified to carry veining naturally across planes and retain a continuous look from horizontal to vertical surfaces. Careful consideration of vein direction can also help maintain a consistent rhythm across corners, returns, and feature panels.

Peace of Mind with Warranty & Installation

• ✔ 15-year Nile Stone manufacturer warranty on the quartz slab.
• ✔ Warranty applies to material integrity under normal use conditions.
• ✔ Acid damage, misuse, and impact damage are excluded.

Careful planning of vein direction, joints, and edge profiles ensures Calacatta Volakas Quartz reads naturally across sinks, hobs, corners, and feature ends. Accurate slab alignment and fabrication detailing help preserve the slab’s soft grey movement while supporting long-term performance in everyday environments. Where multiple pieces are required, thoughtful join placement can keep the worktop looking clean and continuous, particularly on island runs, splashback returns, and waterfall panels.

Ideal Applications

Calacatta Volakas Quartz Nile Stone is well suited to kitchen worktops, islands, splashbacks, utility areas, and bathroom vanities. Its bright base lifts darker rooms and complements lighter schemes, while the gentle veining provides just enough definition for feature installations without dominating the space. This makes it a practical option for both compact rooms that need brightness and larger open-plan interiors where surface continuity is important.

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