Countertops by look
Marble-Look Quartz and Porcelain Countertops
Marble-look quartz and porcelain give you the white ground and veining of Calacatta or Statuario marble in an engineered surface. Quartz needs no sealing, and both avoid the etching that real marble develops. The trade-off is that the pattern is designed rather than quarried. The products below are listed by MSI in a marble style, or carry a Calacatta name from the supplier.
From our catalog
7 materials with this look
Images are the manufacturers' own product photos. Natural stone varies slab to slab, so see your actual slab before fabrication.
Manufacturer image · MSICalacatta Laza Oro Quartz
Manufacturer image · MSICalacatta Elysio Quartz
Manufacturer image · MSICalacatta Viraldi Quartz
Manufacturer image · NSRCalacatta Siena Quartz
Manufacturer image · NSRCalacatta Oro Laso Quartz
Manufacturer image · MSICalacatta Lucca Porcelain Slab
Manufacturer image · MSIStatuario Silver Porcelain Slab
Before you choose
What to consider
Material facts link to the supplier's own pages.
Vein color sets the mood
Gold or taupe veining warms a white kitchen; gray or silver veining keeps it cool. Compare a few side by side; the difference is clearer in person than on screen.
Plan veins across seams
Bold veining shows where pieces meet. On islands, waterfalls and full-height backsplashes we plan the layout so the pattern runs as continuously as the slabs allow. MSI lists book-matched options for some of these colors.
Heat and care
Quartz doesn't need sealing, but MSI advises using a trivet under hot pans and appliances, per MSI Surfaces. For how quartz and real marble compare, see MSI Surfaces.
FAQ
Common questions
Is marble-look quartz the same as Calacatta marble?
No. Calacatta marble is a quarried natural stone. Calacatta-look quartz is an engineered slab designed to resemble it, with no sealing and no etching from acidic spills.
Quartz or porcelain for a marble look?
Both work. Quartz is a familiar kitchen surface with consistent pattern; porcelain comes as large, thin slabs that also suit full-height backsplashes and wall cladding. We can walk you through both at your estimate.
Do you have real marble too?
Yes. See our marble countertops and honed stone pages for natural Calacatta, Carrara and Statuary marble.
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