Engineered quartz

CTX BasicQuarz® 0115 Cream Marfil

CTX BasicQuarz® 0115 Cream Marfil is a warm cream-coloured engineered quartz stone from the Italian manufacturer Civet, part of the CTX BasicQuarz line. The polished slab shows a calm, slightly gold-tinted cream-beige base tone with soft, cloud-like distributed lighter and darker beige veils and very fine whitish mineral dots – stylistically an allusion to the classic Spanish Crema Marfil marble from the province of Alicante. At ROSSITTIS we fabricate the large-format slabs into acid-resistant kitchen worktops, washstands, wall claddings, interior stairs, window sills and made-to-measure interior components with a warm Mediterranean premium character.

Engineered quartz material from the CTX BasicQuarz line (Civet, Italy), based on high-purity natural quartz aggregates (≈ 90–93 % quartz, ≈ 7–10 % polyester resin) – not a naturally formed stone and not a marble agglomerate. Variant 0115 “Cream Marfil” with a warm cream-beige base tone and soft cloud veils, in design terms a quotation of the Spanish Crema Marfil marble from Alicante.

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About CTX BasicQuarz® 0115 Cream Marfil

Background. CTX BasicQuarz® is the engineered quartz line of the Italian materials manufacturer Civet (CTX). Unlike the marble agglomerate line CTX BasicAgglo®, it uses not marble chippings but high-purity quartz crystals as the aggregate. The end product is more acid-resistant, harder and more thermally resilient than a marble agglomerate – the typical material class for kitchen worktops.

Material composition. A BasicQuarz slab consists of around 90–93 % natural quartz (SiO₂) in several grain sizes, about 7–10 % polyester resin, mineral additives and pigments. The mixture is laid out on a mould in the Bretonstone® vacuum vibration compaction process, compacted and polymerised in a curing oven. Quartz has a Mohs hardness of 7 (compared with calcitic marble at Mohs 3) – which makes engineered quartz slabs considerably more scratch-resistant, more acid-resistant and non-porous.

The 0115 Cream Marfil variant. Cream Marfil is the warm creamy marble-look selection of the BasicQuarz family. The base tone is a calm, slightly gold-tinted cream beige – neither clinically cool nor pronouncedly ochre, but a balanced warm cream tone. Distributed across the base tone are soft, cloud-like light and somewhat darker beige veils as well as very fine whitish mineral dots and isolated delicate lighter vein lines. Stylistically the slab quotes the world-famous Spanish Crema Marfil marble from the province of Alicante (southern Spain) – a calcitic limestone that has for decades been among the most widely installed beige marbles in the world, in hotels, foyers and Mediterranean private properties. The CTX variant transfers this calm crema character into a controlled engineered quartz composition.

Format and fabrication. Civet usually supplies the BasicQuarz slabs in a large format of around 305 × 144 cm or 320 × 160 cm in the standard thicknesses of 2 and 3 cm; individual lines also in 1.2 cm and 1.5 cm for lightweight wall claddings. The slabs can be cut, profiled, calibrated, drilled and edge-worked with diamond tooling like a dense engineered stone. Standard edges are square, chamfered (V-chamfer, 45°), rounded (R3, R5) and executed profile edges such as bullnose or half-round.

Thermal and chemical properties. Engineered quartz is considerably more acid-resistant than marble, because the quartz aggregates are themselves inert to acid and the polyester makes up only a small volume fraction. Even so, the following applies: highly concentrated acids (hydrochloric, sulphuric, nitric acid) and aggressive industrial chemicals attack the binder. Heat resistance goes beyond that of the marble agglomerates – brief heat up to about 150 °C is tolerated – but hot pots, frying pans or baking trays should never be set down directly on the surface. Direct UV exposure is a weak point of all polyester-based materials – Cream Marfil is clearly conceived as an interior material and should not be installed in fully sunlit conservatories or open loggias.

The ROSSITTIS range. We carry Cream Marfil as a polished large-format slab with stock depth. From it we fabricate kitchen worktops (standard and island), washbasin tops, wall claddings (including kitchen splashbacks and bathroom walls), interior stairs with treads and risers, window sills, skirtings, bar counters, buffet and furniture tops as well as floor areas for high-quality living spaces. The warm creamy tone suits Mediterranean living concepts, classic hotel foyers, bathrooms with a warm, elegant ambition and rooms with light wood, bronze, brass and matt wall paints.

Comparison. Within the CTX family, Cream Marfil is the warm creamy BasicQuarz sister of the light 1611 Frost White and 1612 Elegant White selections. Against genuine Crema Marfil marble from the province of Alicante, the slab remains calculable, more acid-resistant (natural marble reacts to wine, lemon and tomato with etch marks) and more scratch-resistant – the natural marble appears livelier and more individual, but is care-intensive in kitchen use. Against CTX BasicAgglo Royal Beige (a marble agglomerate in the cream-beige family), acid resistance is considerably higher – Cream Marfil is the right choice for the actual kitchen working surface, a BasicAgglo more for walls, window sills or stairs. Against Caesarstone Buttermilk or Silestone Crema Minerva, the slab moves within the same design spectrum, but offers the Civet fabrication and delivery advantage typical of BasicQuarz.

Our honest assessment. Cream Marfil is a warm Mediterranean choice for kitchens, bathrooms and prestigious interior fit-outs that value warmth and calm elegance more highly than dramatic veining. Anyone who wants the lively natural-vein character of genuine Crema Marfil marble, with its historically grown building tradition, should stay with the natural material – anyone looking for a warm creamy, low-maintenance premium working surface with a discreet cloud and mineral texture is right with the CTX variant.

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Thicknesses: 2 cm · Finishes: Polished · Available as: Slabs

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Finishes

CTX BasicQuarz® 0115 Cream Marfil is available in a range of finishes. The finish affects appearance, feel and the care it needs.

Polished

A glossy surface with the highest possible degree of colour intensity — the standard finish in the engineered stone and engineered quartz segment. Easy to care for in everyday use and resistant to common household acids. A prestigious choice for kitchen worktops, wall claddings and exposed surfaces with a classic high-gloss character.

Care & fabrication

Cleaning. In everyday use, warm water, a soft cloth or a clean mop and a neutral to slightly alkaline pH cleaner are sufficient. Soapy engineered stone cleaners, mild all-purpose cleaners without aggressive acid, mild washing-up foam and special engineered quartz care products are suitable. Take up spilt liquids – red wine, coffee, juices, oil – promptly in everyday use, because dark shadows are immediately visible on the light cream surface; the material itself, however, is largely stain-resistant.

Do not use. Concentrated acids (sulphuric, hydrochloric, nitric acid), concrete and rust removers, paint strippers and solvents (acetone, petrol, thinners, nitro cleaners) are off limits – they can attack the polyester resin. Also do without chlorine-based bleaches in high concentration and abrasive pads (steel wool, green scouring pads); scratching is undesirable on the polished surface.

Impregnation. A classic natural stone impregnation is not necessary – engineered quartz is inherently dense and non-porous, and water absorption is below 0.05 %.

Kitchen. Cream Marfil is a classic kitchen material. Despite its high material hardness and acid resistance, the following applies: use chopping boards (knife marks can leave the polyester resin matt over time) and use trivets for hot pots and pans – direct heat over points can cause local discolouration. Direct contact with a hot baking tray (above about 150 °C) risks stress cracks. On the warm creamy slab, dark stains (red wine, coffee, berry juice) are clearly visible, but can usually be removed without a trace if dealt with promptly.

Bathroom. In the bathroom, Cream Marfil is very well suited as a washstand, wall cladding, bath surround and shower. Do not use anti-limescale sprays and limescale-dissolving bathroom cleaners in high concentration, and wipe standing water away promptly in the shower area so that a limescale film cannot build up. Take care with henna and dyeing products – the light cream surface reacts sensitively to pigment entry.

Floors and stairs. The surface finishes available in stock are listed in the »Finishes« block further down. Dirt-trapping mats at the entrance reduce the ingress of scratching particles.

Outdoors and frost. Not suitable for external construction. Polyester binder yellows under UV radiation, and freeze-thaw cycles can lead to micro defects. Nor is it recommended for permanent use in fully sunlit conservatories or open loggias.

Scratches and repair. Superficial marks on the polished variant can be re-polished by a stonemason; deeper damage can be filled with tinted polyester filler and worked in to match the colour. On the warm creamy slab, colour-accurate repairs are usually readily possible; a test piece is advisable, because the fine cloud modulation has to be matched precisely.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of material is CTX BasicQuarz® 0115 Cream Marfil?

It is an engineered quartz stone from the Italian manufacturer Civet (CTX). High-purity natural quartz aggregates (around 90–93 % by volume) are compacted into large-format slabs with about 7–10 % polyester resin, pigments and additives in the Bretonstone® vacuum process. The end product is an industrial engineered stone, neither a naturally formed stone nor a marble agglomerate.

What does the name “Cream Marfil” refer to?

“Crema Marfil” (“ivory cream”) is the name of a world-famous Spanish marble from the province of Alicante (southern Spain) – a calcitic limestone with a warm creamy base tone, which has for decades been among the most widely installed beige marbles worldwide. The CTX slab quotes its calm warm character in an industrial engineered quartz composition.

How does Cream Marfil differ from genuine Crema Marfil marble?

Natural Crema Marfil marble shows considerably more pronounced bands and individual marble veins, but is calcite-based and therefore acid-sensitive (wine, lemon and tomato leave etch marks). The CTX BasicQuarz variant remains finely stippled in structure, calculable, more acid-resistant and more scratch-resistant – the choice is one between lively natural individuality and reliable acid resistance.

Which slab formats and thicknesses does Civet offer?

The standard format is around 305 × 144 cm or 320 × 160 cm in thicknesses of 2 and 3 cm. Individual lines are also available in a thinner thickness (1.2–1.5 cm) for lightweight wall claddings.

Is Cream Marfil suitable for kitchen worktops?

Yes, that is its core domain. Engineered quartz is more acid-resistant and more scratch-resistant than natural marble and marble agglomerates. Even so, the following applies: use chopping boards and trivets for hot pans, because the polyester resin can react sensitively to point loads. Direct heat above about 150 °C can cause discolouration or stress cracks.

Which cleaners may I use?

Warm water, neutral to slightly alkaline stone care products, mild all-purpose cleaners and special engineered quartz care products are permitted. Concentrated acids, concrete and rust removers, paint strippers and strong solvents (acetone, petrol, thinners) are off limits. Abrasive pads should also be avoided.

Is Cream Marfil suitable for external construction or fully sunlit interior areas?

No. Polyester resin-based materials yellow under UV radiation in the long term, and the data sheet declares no frost resistance. The material is also not recommended for permanent use in fully sunlit conservatories or open loggias.

How do I repair scratches and damage?

Superficial scratches on the polished variant can be re-polished by a stonemason. Deeper damage can be filled with tinted polyester filler and worked in to match the colour – on the warm creamy slab such repairs are usually readily feasible; a test piece is advisable, because the fine cloud modulation has to be matched precisely.

What does CTX BasicQuarz® 0115 Cream Marfil cost?

The price depends on the format, thickness, surface finish and fabrication — there is no serious flat rate per square metre. Business customers see prices once their B2B account is activated; private customers receive a complete quote through a fabricator near them.