Bianco Carrara C is a white-grey Italian marble with a soft cloud figure and fine grey veining. At ROSSITTIS we carry it for classic wall and floor coverings, stairs, window sills and elegant bathroom or kitchen projects with a genuine Carrara character.
Marble
Italy
2.711 kg/m³
Available as: Slabs, Tiles and flooring slabs ·
4 of 104 reserved
Other trade names: Bianco C, Rivierawhite, White Carrara
About Bianco Carrara C
Bianco Carrara C is the epitome of Italian white marble, though not in its highly dramatic form but in the calmer classic expression. The image lives from a pale white-grey base tone, a gentle cloud figure and fine to medium grey veins that run across the surface without dominating it. It is precisely this balance that makes the stone so interesting for large wall fields, bathrooms, stairwells and floor surfaces: it reads as bright, refined and natural without being as loud as strongly veined Calacatta or Statuario variants. As a white marble, Bianco Carrara C is frequently sought because it is timeless and combines equally well with modern and classic interior architecture.
The origin lies in Italy, in the Carrara region of the Apuan Alps. Petrographically, Bianco Carrara C is a marble, that is, a metamorphically transformed limestone. That explains the fine crystalline build-up and the good polishability, but also the well-known acid sensitivity. Anyone choosing Carrara is deliberately not opting for a technical, entirely stress-free surface, but for a natural stone with history, depth and a patina that visibly participates depending on use. Compared with purely white ceramic decors or engineered quartz, real Carrara usually reads as livelier and warmer across a surface.
The technical values are respectable for a marble: bulk density is 2,711 kg/m³, compressive strength 130.8 MPa and compressive strength after frost 127.5 MPa. Water absorption is only 0.115 %, which is a dense value for white marble. At the same time, Bianco Carrara C is not an acid-resistant stone. In practice this means: indoors it works very reliably, outdoors it needs restrained expectations regarding polish, weathering and detailing.
Among the finishes, polished remains the classic, because the pale base colour and the veining then acquire the typical Carrara depth effect. The finishes available from stock are listed in the »Finishes« block further down. At ROSSITTIS, Bianco Carrara C is available as a raw slab, in tiles, as tread and riser, window sill, skirting, vanity top, wall cladding and as a made-to-measure worktop. Carrara is readily chosen for kitchens where the natural patina is understood not as a defect but as part of the material. Anyone looking for a markedly more robust, more acid-resistant alternative should rather consider pale quartzites or ceramic in a Carrara look.
The honest assessment: Bianco Carrara C is one of the most beautiful white marbles, but not a maintenance-free all-rounder. Lemon juice, vinegar and harsh cleaners can etch the surface, and outdoors the polish loses its gloss over time. That is precisely why this stone works best where its brightness and calm matter more than absolute everyday hardness. For specifiers looking for real Italian marble rather than a decor, Bianco Carrara C nonetheless remains one of the safest and most versatile decisions.
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Technical data
Guide values for the stone type, taken from manufacturer and test reports. Natural stone is a natural product — individual batches and slabs can differ. For critical applications, request slab-specific test data.
Bianco Carrara C is available in a range of finishes. The finish affects appearance, feel and the care it needs.
Poliert
Politur ist die klassischste Veredelung für Marmor und Kalkstein — eine glänzende Oberfläche mit höchstmöglicher Farbintensität und ausgeprägter Tiefenwirkung der Aderung. Je nach mineralischer Zusammensetzung kann die Wirkung stellenweise mattglänzend sein. Säureempfindlich — Wein, Zitrone und Essig hinterlassen Ätzspuren bei längerer Einwirkung.
Geschliffen C220
Mattes Erscheinungsbild durch feinen Schliff mit Körnung C220 — die ebene Oberfläche wirkt ruhig mit etwas intensiverer Farbwirkung als C120, leichte Schleifspuren möglich. Pflegeintensiver als poliert, dafür kratzfester und matt-elegant — beliebte Wahl für moderne Bodenflächen und Wandverkleidungen.
Care & fabrication
Bianco Carrara C should be sealed thoroughly after installation. Water absorption of 0.115 % is low for marble, but a good sealer nonetheless protects against oil, lime soap and coloured liquids in everyday use.
For cleaning and care, use pH-neutral natural stone cleaners, soft cloths and as little residue build-up as possible. Pale marble surfaces reward regular, gentle maintenance cleaning more than infrequent aggressive deep cleaning.
Avoid vinegar, citrus cleaners, sanitary cleaners, abrasives and limescale-dissolving products. Lemon juice, red wine, coffee or cosmetics with an acid component should be removed promptly from worktops and vanity tops.
If you want to keep the stone looking good in the long term, refreshing the sealer at sensible intervals is worthwhile. Outdoors it should additionally be checked how strongly moisture, frost and surface weathering act on the specific construction.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bianco Carrara C suitable for the kitchen?
Yes, but with realistic expectations. Bianco Carrara C has a good density at 2,711 kg/m³ and low water absorption at 0.115 %, but as a marble it remains acid-sensitive. It works well for kitchen worktops above all where you accept patina and seal it properly.
Which finishes are available for Bianco Carrara C?
The finishes available from stock are listed in the »Finishes« block on this page.
Where does Bianco Carrara C come from?
Bianco Carrara C comes from Italy, from the Carrara region in the Apuan Alps. This area has been one of the most important marble extraction areas in Europe for centuries.
How do I clean Bianco Carrara C correctly?
For cleaning and care you should use only pH-neutral natural stone cleaners. Work with soft cloths or a microfibre cloth, but without aggressive additives. Acidic cleaners are taboo on white Carrara marble, because they can create dull patches.
Is Bianco Carrara C frost-resistant?
The technical data give a compressive strength after frost of 127.5 MPa, while external use is only partly recommended. For sheltered external areas this can work; for permanently heavily weathered applications the construction should be planned very carefully.
Bianco Carrara C or quartzite – which is better?
That depends on the aim. Bianco Carrara C is the more authentic white marble with classic depth and patina. Pale quartzites are usually more robust and less acid-sensitive in everyday use, but they read differently and often less typically Italian.
