Bianco romano granite countertop.
Carrara marble granite alternative.
Bianco romano is often used when the customer originally wanted carrara marble but didn t realize that etching would occur.
Quartzite is also resistant to heat and stains.
If you are looking for a natural stone that will give you the look of marble with the durability and strength of granite quartzite countertops can be just what you are looking for.
Frosty carrina by caesarstone.
Soapstone is impervious to heat just like granite.
It s a much softer stone though and requires different handling.
Here are 6 great alternatives to carrara marble that will give your kitchen a bright modern farmhouse look.
Casa blanca granite glacier white granite and bianco romano granite all look wonderfully like white carrara marble.
Caesarstone calacutta nuvo.
Its pale pearly coloring is blended with soft grey veins for a very serene look that really does mimic it well.
When it comes to availability marble is rarer than granite and therefore more expensive then it s alternative.
Quartzite white princess.
Allen roth sugarbush.
In saying that carrera marble is the most common and affordable marble type in the market and in comparison with premium white granite can be cost effective.
It s mostly mined in brazil and is technically a quartzite.
The great thing about bianco romano besides its beauty is the price.
Additional options include various white quartz and quartzite colors i share below.
Another caesarstone product that is a good substitute for carrara marble is frosty carrina.
If you re interested in dark countertops soapstone can be a beautiful alternative to granite.
In other words they make for a perfect weekend diy project that won t end in defeat.
A dark grey black with varying amounts of white veining in it.
Many types of this natural stone look so similar to marble that they get confused for the other stone.
It provides a sense of depth and luxury to any room.
Soapstone is another natural stone that comes in essentially only one color family.
Luckily if you want marble countertops but not the maintenance problems you have alternatives.
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In addition to their resilient nature the tiles can be installed over most existing flooring.
Soapstone also called steatite to distinguish it from a very soft soapstone.
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It is however more prone to etching so make sure to discuss it with the stone yard.
The stone also contains 93 percent natural quartz but has longer veining that gives more of an appearance of real marble.