Calacatta Quartz – Nile Stone

The Calacatta quartz from Nile Stone slab features a bright white base designed to keep interiors feeling open and light while giving the surface a refined, architectural look. Broad, flowing grey veining moves across the slab in wide ribbons, breaking into softer branches that create natural variation without appearing busy. The veining has a gentle, feathered edge rather than sharp contrast, delivering a balanced marble-style effect that reads clean across large worktop areas, islands, and feature installations.

Why Choose Calacatta Quartz?

• ✔ Bright white slab with sweeping soft grey veining and calm, natural movement.
• ✔ Light-reflective appearance that suits open-plan and contemporary interiors.
• ✔ Non-porous quartz surface designed for everyday durability.
• ✔ Polished finish enhances clarity, depth, and the gentle transitions within the veining.
• ✔ Available in multiple thicknesses for flexible design detailing.

Design Ideas for Calacatta Quartz

Calacatta Quartz Nile Stone works particularly well in kitchens and living spaces that benefit from brightness and definition without heavy contrast. The white base pairs naturally with crisp white cabinetry for a seamless look, or It can be used to lift darker tones such as charcoal, navy, or matte black for a more dramatic scheme. On large islands, waterfall ends, and full-height splashbacks, the broad grey veining creates flowing focal points while remaining spacious and controlled, helping connected surfaces feel cohesive rather than fragmented.

Performance You Can Rely On

Engineered quartz construction provides a dense, low-absorption surface suited to daily kitchen and bathroom use. Calacatta Quartz Nile Stone is resistant to common household spills and surface wear when cared for correctly, supporting long-term colour consistency and maintaining the crisp white background over time. Stable slab calibration also supports accurate fabrication, clean joins, and precise cut-outs around sinks, hobs, and tap penetrations, helping the finished installation keep sharp lines and a refined overall profile.

Care, Cleaning & Heat Guidance

Calacatta Quartz Nile Stone routine care involves wiping the surface with warm water and a mild, pH-neutral cleaner to preserve its polished finish and surface clarity. Spills should be cleaned promptly, particularly around cooking zones and preparation areas, to help maintain the clean white tone and keep the veining looking crisp. Heat protection is recommended by using trivets beneath hot cookware, air-fryer baskets, and oven trays, and abrasive or acidic cleaners should be avoided to protect the finish and reduce the risk of dulling over time.

Sizing, Thicknesses & Detailing

Calacatta 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 edge profiles as well as more substantial looks where added visual weight is preferred. Mitred detailing, waterfall ends, and full-height splashbacks can be specified to carry the grey veining naturally across planes, supporting continuity at corners and ensuring the movement reads smoothly from horizontal surfaces into vertical features.

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 Quartz reads naturally across sinks, hobs, corners, and feature ends. Accurate slab alignment helps keep the broad grey ribbons flowing in the intended direction, while thoughtful joint placement supports a balanced look across long runs and large islands. Precise fabrication and installation detailing also help protect long-term performance, keeping the surface consistent and easy to maintain in everyday environments.

Ideal Applications

Calacatta Quartz Nile Stone is well suited to kitchen worktops, islands, splashbacks, utility areas, and bathroom vanities. Its bright background supports light-filled interiors, while the soft grey veining provides definition in open-plan layouts without overpowering surrounding finishes. The controlled movement also works effectively across continuous surface applications where visual flow and consistency are key.

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