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Laminam Calacatta Mediceo BM Porcelain

Laminam · Porcelain

Calacatta Mediceo BM

25+ Years Experience
1,500+ Projects Completed
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Full Service — Installation

Our porcelain 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 porcelain to your supplied template, or supply the stone directly as-is — anywhere in the UK . Learn more .

The Stone

See the natural beauty of Calacatta Mediceo BM up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this porcelain unique.

Dramatic grey veining mirrored across a white canvas — Medici-inspired marble luxury in architectural book-match symmetry.

Laminam Calacatta Mediceo Book Match channels the grandeur of Medici-era Florence into a porcelain surface of commanding architectural presence. Bold, dramatic grey and dark veining is mirrored symmetrically across a bright white base, creating a book-match pattern that transforms any surface into a statement feature. The veining is confident and high-contrast — this is not a surface of subtle whispers but of grand, architectural gestures. The polished finish intensifies the contrast between the dark veins and white base, adding lustre and depth to the dramatic pattern. For large kitchen islands, feature walls, and bathroom installations where maximum visual impact is the goal, Calacatta Mediceo Book Match delivers marble drama at its most architecturally powerful.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

5 out of 5

Stain Resistance

5 out of 5

UV Resistance

5 out of 5

Heat Resistance

5 out of 5

Scratch Resistance

5 out of 5

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Laminam Calacatta Mediceo BM Porcelain slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Calacatta Mediceo BM

What stone is Calacatta Mediceo inspired by?
Calacatta Mediceo takes its inspiration from the exclusive Calacatta marbles quarried in the Apuan Alps of Tuscany. The Mediceo name references the illustrious Medici family of Florence, who championed the finest Italian marble in their architectural commissions. The book-matched version amplifies this heritage, creating symmetrical veining patterns of extraordinary beauty and historical resonance.
What makes the book-matched Calacatta Mediceo special?
The book-matched format transforms Calacatta Mediceo's bold grey and gold veining into a symmetrical masterpiece. When two slabs are mirrored, each vein line finds its reflected partner, creating a butterfly-wing pattern that rivals the most exclusive natural marble installations. The Mediceo variant's particularly dramatic veining makes the book-match effect especially impactful and visually memorable.
Where should I install book-matched Calacatta Mediceo?
The book-matched Calacatta Mediceo is at its most spectacular on vertical surfaces where the full symmetrical pattern can be displayed. Feature walls behind kitchen islands, full-height splashbacks, and statement walls in bathrooms are ideal applications. For horizontal worktops, the standard non-book-matched format is generally more practical, as cutouts for sinks and hobs can interrupt the symmetry.
How is the book-match effect achieved during installation?
In2stone's fabrication team carefully identifies the mirror line on the slab and cuts two panels that, when placed side by side, create the symmetrical book-match effect. Precise alignment is critical — the panels must be registered perfectly along the central seam to create convincing symmetry. This requires specialist experience with large-format porcelain and meticulous installation technique.
Can I see the book-matched Calacatta Mediceo before committing?
In2stone can arrange for you to view samples and discuss the specific book-match pattern during your consultation. Because Laminam porcelain is manufactured with controlled consistency, the book-match pattern is more predictable than with natural marble, where significant slab-to-slab variation can make the final result less certain. This consistency is one of the advantages of porcelain over natural stone for book-match installations.
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"Excellent Service and Beautiful Results - Highly Recommended! I recently had In2stone install new quartz worktops in my kitchen, and I couldn't be happier with the results. From start to finish, the experience was completely stress-free. The team was not only competitively priced but also incredibly friendly and professional throughout the entire process. They handled everything seamlessly - removing the existing sink, hob, and old laminate worktops before fitting the new quartz surfaces. The finished worktops are absolutely beautiful and have transformed my kitchen into a modern, minimalist space that I love spending time in. The quality of workmanship is outstanding, and the attention to detail really shows. I'm a very satisfied customer and would highly recommend In2stone to anyone considering new worktops. Well done to the entire team - you've exceeded my expectations!"
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Why In2stone

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