Quartzite is in a category of its own.
Carrara marble countertop alternatives.
Frosty carrina by caesarstone.
Casa blanca granite glacier white granite and bianco romano granite all look wonderfully like white carrara marble.
It is a hard metamorphic rock formed from sandstone.
And for those of you that assume carrara alternatives are more cost effective than the real deal.
Granite comes in a wide range of colors and patterns and several types resemble white carrara marble.
It makes a strong impression in any room providing a rich elegant look very similar to marble.
Quartz which is the majority of alternatives out there is actually more expensive that the real thing but you get to avoid the etching staining etc.
Quartz is a very hard material and can give you a natural stone look with consistent color and texture throughout the quartz countertop.
This makes it highly durable but does give a fabricated look.
Unlike marble the stone is very durable resistant to scratches and will not etch if acidic materials are spilled.
Luckily if you want marble countertops but not the maintenance problems you have alternatives.
Detailed blog post about the pros and cons of marble counters and a look at a few other carrara marble countertop alternatives including quartz and granite.
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Granite can provide the real stone look and feel of marble countertops making them an attractive alternative for homeowners who don t want marble s intensive care.
The stone also contains 93 percent natural quartz but has longer veining that gives more of an appearance of real marble.
Alternatives to carrara marble in kitchens super white quartzite.
Let s start with quartz.
Here are some of the most popular imitations.
Carrara marble a grayer version with softer veins from carrara italy is one of the least expensive natural countertop materials on the market mainly because it s readily available.
Today i m sharing alternatives to carrara marble weighing the pros cons of each.
6 great alternatives to carrara marble 1.
Additional options include various white quartz and quartzite colors i share below.
That comes with natural marble.
Another caesarstone product that is a good substitute for carrara marble is frosty carrina.
It s engineered with quartz natural and resin.