SKU: SKU:1224CALGOLD

12x24 Tuscan Calacatta Gold Italian Marble Tile 3/8”

$32.95 per sq. ft. | $65.90 per Piece
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Product Overview

12" x 24" Tuscan Calacatta Gold Italian Marble Tile (3/8" Thick) is an authentic natural stone tile quarried from the Carrara/Apuan Alps region of Tuscany, Italy. Revered as one of the world's most luxurious architectural materials, Calacatta Gold is distinguished by its crisp, bright white field interspersed with dramatic, sweeping veins of warm honey-gold, subtle taupe, and soft feather-grey.

Cut in a classic 12" x 24" (30.5 cm x 61 cm) rectangular format with a slim 3/8" (10 mm) structural profile, this tile delivers an ideal balance between large-format elegance and manageable installation handling. It elevates interior floors, primary bathroom suites, shower walls, and kitchen focal points with timeless European stone craftsmanship.

Recommended Applications

Primary Bathroom & Shower Walls: Full-height shower surrounds, tub decks, and vanity backdrops where sweeping gold veining creates a high-end spa aesthetic.
Interior Living & Foyer Floors: Elegant residential floor fields, powder room floors, and formal dining areas.
Kitchen & Feature Backsplashes: Creates a dramatic natural stone backdrop behind range hoods, island faces, and butler's pantries.
Fireplace Surrounds & Chimney Breasts: Adds warmth and high-end texture to living room feature walls and fireplace hearths (dry zones).

Design Profile

Aesthetic Inspiration: Classical Italian Architecture, Modern European Regency, High-End Luxury Spa.
Color Palette: Luminous bright white field with dynamic veins of honey gold, warm amber, charcoal, and dove grey.
Complementary Accents: Pairs exceptionally well with brushed champagne bronze or brass fixtures, white oak or dark walnut millwork, calacatta marble mosaics, and quartz countertops.

Colors and textures may vary slightly between tile batches due to natural manufacturing variations. For a clear representation, we recommend ordering a sample.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including crystalline silica (airborne particles of respirable size) in dust created during fabrication/installation if the product is dry cut, ground, or pulverized, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

SKU	1224CALGOLD
Brand	Oracle Tile
Sold by	Piece
Sq ft per unit	2.0
Coverage per unit (sq ft)	2.0

Technical Specifications

Technical Property	Value / Specification	Standard / Compliance
Material Type	100% Authentic Italian Natural Marble	Metamorphic Calcite Stone
Origin	Tuscany / Carrara Region, Italy	Premium Tuscan Marble
Nominal Dimensions	12" Width x 24" Length (30.5 cm x 61 cm)	Rectified Modular Rectangle
Thickness	3/8" (10 mm) Nominal Thickness	Standard Interior Profile
Surface Finish Available	Polished (High-Gloss Mirror) or Honed (Satin-Matte)	Factory Finished Face
Edge Detail	Precision Rectified / Straight Cut	Allows Micro-Grout Joints (1/16")
Water Absorption	Low to Moderate (Requires Sealer)	ASTM C97
Compressive Strength	High Density (> 52 MPa / 7,500 psi)	ASTM C170
Grout Joint Width	1/16" to 1/8" Recommended	Non-Sanded Grout Required
Applications	Primary Bath Floors, Shower Walls, Backsplashes, Fireplace Surrounds, Entryway Foyers	Interior Walls, Wet Zones, & Residential Floors

Installation and Handling Guidelines

⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING: NATURAL MARBLE MORTAR & SEALING PROTOCOL

White Thinset Mortar ONLY (MANDATORY): Calacatta Gold is a natural, slightly translucent white marble. Setting this tile with standard grey mortar will cause dark thinset pigments to bleed through the stone structure from behind, permanently turning the bright white background a dull, muddy grey. Always use a high-performance pure white polymer-modified thinset (such as MAPEI® Ultraflex 2 White or LATICRETE® 254 Platinum White).
Pre-Grout Sealer Application: Apply a solvent-based penetrating natural stone sealer (such as Miracle Sealants 511 Impregnator or StoneTech® BulletProof®) BEFORE grouting. This prevents grout pigments and water moisture from absorbing into open marble pores during installation.
Non-Sanded Grout Selection: Polished and finely honed marble surfaces scratch easily under abrasive float pressure. Always use non-sanded grout or a non-abrasive acrylic/epoxy grout (such as MAPEI® Ultracolor Plus FA).
Running Bond Offset Rule: When laying 12" x 24" tiles in a staggered bond pattern, TCNA standards recommend offsetting joints by no more than 33% (approx. 8 inches) rather than a 50% brick layout to minimize natural stone bow lippage.

Professional Recommendations

Dry Lay & Shade Blending: Because authentic Tuscan Calacatta Gold is a natural quarry product with organic variation in veining intensity, always dry-lay and blend tiles from multiple boxes prior to final setting to distribute gold and grey veining evenly.
Back-Butter Technique: Apply thinset to the substrate AND back-butter each 12x24 tile with a flat coat of mortar to achieve 95%+ coverage in dry zones and 100% solid coverage in wet shower environments.

Care and Maintenance

Routine Cleaning: Wipe down regularly using warm water and a neutral pH stone cleaner (such as StoneTech® Revitalizer® or Miracle Sealants Tile & Stone Cleaner).
Avoid Acidic & Abrasive Cleaners: Never use acidic bathroom sprays, vinegar, lemon juice, bleach, ammonia, or abrasive scrubbing sponges. Acids will immediately etch polished/honed marble, causing irreversible dull spots.
Periodic Resealing Schedule: Reapply a penetrating natural stone sealer every 12 to 18 months in wet shower environments and kitchen backsplashes to protect against oil, soap scum, and hard water absorption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Calacatta Gold and standard Carrara marble?

Carrara marble features a cooler grey field with softer, fine grey veining throughout. Calacatta Gold is significantly rarer, featuring a brighter white background with bolder, larger-scale veining infused with warm gold, honey, and taupe tones.

Can 12x24 Calacatta Gold tiles be installed on shower floors?

While 12x24 marble tiles are ideal for shower walls and bathroom floors outside the wet zone, standard shower pan floors typically require smaller mosaic formats (such as 2x2, hexagon, or pennyround mosaics) to conform smoothly to sloped drains and provide natural slip resistance through grout joints.

Does Calacatta Gold marble require sealing after installation?

Yes. As an authentic natural stone, Calacatta Gold is porous. Sealing the tile before grouting protects it during installation, and applying a final coat after grouting ensures long-term protection against stains, oils, and water penetration.

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