-Calacatta Extra-

Calacatta Extra is a long-vein design from a range of quartz surfaces that three established Far East companies produce with technologies other than Breton. The background is a soft white with a very slight greyish cast, and across it run veins in light to mid grey – fine or of medium width, with a granular texture where they widen – that cross mainly diagonally and form an angular, almost crackle-like web. The contrast is moderate, calmer than the bolder Calacatta designs, while the polished surface reflects light strongly. The slabs are shaped individually by hand for a more convincing natural pattern, so each piece has its own vein layout. The material, quartz with resin, is non-porous, requires no sealing and resists stains; since no measurements have been published for the product, the hardness, density and absorption values in the table are indicative of the category. Available thicknesses and slab sizes are confirmed before ordering. It is suitable for kitchen countertops, islands, bathroom vanity tops, wall cladding, interior stairs and floors; care only takes a damp cloth and a neutral cleaner, with a trivet for hot cookware and no exposure to the sun.