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White Carrara CD Extra 1st Honed Marble

Marble

White Carrara CD Extra 1st Honed

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Full Service — Installation

Our marble range is available with full supply, templating, fabrication and installation across Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville, Chichester, Southampton and the surrounding area, with our services extending to Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Dorset and Berkshire . The reach of our installation service depends on the type of project — contact us to discuss your requirements.

Supply & Fabrication — UK Wide

Outside our installation area? We can fabricate marble to your supplied template, or supply the stone directly as-is — anywhere in the UK . Learn more .

The Stone

See the natural beauty of White Carrara CD Extra 1st Honed up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this marble unique.

An exceptionally pure Italian Carrara marble, where sharp networks of silver-grey and charcoal veining etch across a brilliantly luminous honed white surface.

White Carrara CD Extra 1st Honed is a truly spectacular Italian marble, prized for its incredibly pristine, brilliantly luminous pure white background. The beautifully matte, profoundly tactile honed surface is wonderfully characterised by highly distinct, incredibly sharp yet fabulously balanced networks of beautifully contrasting darker silver-grey and charcoal veining. Its spectacularly crisp and immensely sophisticated character offers a clean, elegant foundation for any luxury space.

This exquisite marble originates from the legendary quarries of Carrara in Tuscany, Italy, a region synonymous with the world's finest white marble for millennia. Formed deep within the Earth as limestone recrystallised under intense heat and pressure, Carrara marble is primarily composed of calcite. The unique mineral impurities present in this geological setting — often graphite or iron oxides — are what give rise to the signature, beautifully balanced grey and charcoal veining patterns that define Carrara CD Extra 1st.

At In2Stone, we believe in bringing this natural artistry into your home with meticulous care. This honed Carrara marble is a fabulously elegant choice for exceptionally striking luxury worktops, particularly well-suited for kitchens and bathrooms where its tactile finish can truly shine. While marble does require a little attention, such as regular sealing and mindful cleaning due to its porous nature and acid sensitivity, its timeless beauty and the honest craftsmanship we put into every installation make it an enduring investment.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

2 out of 5

Stain Resistance

2 out of 5

UV Resistance

4 out of 5

Heat Resistance

4 out of 5

Scratch Resistance

2 out of 5

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White Carrara CD Extra 1st Honed Marble slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About White Carrara CD Extra 1st Honed

What gives White Carrara CD Extra 1st its distinct visual character?
This particular Carrara marble stands out with its incredibly pristine, brilliantly luminous pure white background. It's wonderfully characterised by highly distinct, incredibly sharp yet beautifully balanced networks of contrasting darker silver-grey and charcoal veining, all presented on a beautifully matte and tactile honed surface.
What kind of kitchen styles best complement this honed Carrara marble?
With its spectacularly crisp and immensely sophisticated character, White Carrara CD Extra 1st Honed marble is perfectly suited for luxury kitchen designs. It harmonises beautifully with both modern minimalist aesthetics and classic, elegant styles, providing a stunning, clean centrepiece that elevates any space.
How should I care for my honed Carrara marble worktops to maintain their beauty?
Marble, being a natural stone, is porous and sensitive to acids. For your honed Carrara worktops, we recommend regular sealing to protect against stains. Promptly wipe up spills, especially acidic liquids like lemon juice or wine, and always use cutting boards and trivets to prevent scratches and heat damage. The honed finish helps to subtly mask etching compared to a polished surface.
Where does White Carrara CD Extra 1st marble originate, and why is it so famous?
This exquisite marble originates from the renowned quarries of Carrara in Tuscany, Italy, a region celebrated globally for producing some of the finest white marble for thousands of years. Its fame stems from its geological formation, where limestone recrystallised into dense, pure calcite, with specific mineral impurities creating the distinct, beautiful veining patterns.
How does honed Carrara marble compare to other white natural stones like quartzite for kitchen use?
Honed Carrara marble offers unmatched classic elegance and a soft, tactile finish. While stunning, it is softer and more porous than quartzite (which is a harder, less porous material), making it more susceptible to scratching and etching from acids. Quartzite offers greater durability and stain resistance for high-traffic kitchens, but many homeowners choose Carrara for its unique aesthetic and embrace its natural patina over time.
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"Perfect. 1) Ian. What a nice chap. Very helpful, friendly, knowledgeable. Got me the marble I wanted. 2) Scott came to template. Clearly attentive to detail, accurate work; it's a perfect fit. 3) Kev and Gav came to fit. Very accommodating. Worked cheerfully around obstacles I had thrown in their path. Efficient, and respected my just cleaned new kitchen. All round blooming marvellous. I got exactly what I wanted. ( these guys listen to their customer) Look no further. Engage In 2 Stone!"
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Why Choose Us

Why In2stone

Invisible Joins & Ogee Edging

The edge profiles and seamless joins other suppliers say they can't do? We do them every week.

"Other quartz suppliers weren't able to offer the ogee edging I wanted — In2stone could."

Olivia Tett

The Quote Is the Price

No hidden costs, no surprises. We consistently beat competitor quotes — even online discounters decline to match us.

"Beat 6 other companies by a mile. Even an online company that claims to beat any quote declined to."

Dean Fitzpatrick

Ian Answers the Phone

No answering machines or sales scripts. You'll speak to the people who'll actually work on your project.

"Ian always answered the phone or called me back — and that was before we even decided to use him."

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