Product Overview

Arabescato Deluxe 12" x 24" x 3/8" Polished Italian Marble Tile brings dramatic Italian marble character to bathrooms, kitchens, entryways, and luxury interior spaces. Quarried in Italy’s renowned Apuan marble region, Arabescato Deluxe features a luminous white background crossed by bold gray and charcoal veining in distinctive flowing, web-like formations.

The versatile 12" x 24" rectangular format and standard 3/8" (approximately 10 mm) thickness make this natural marble tile suitable for interior floors and walls. Its polished surface reflects light and enhances the stone’s crystalline appearance, creating an elegant focal point for shower walls, bathroom floors, kitchen backsplashes, fireplace surrounds, and statement walls.

As a genuine natural stone, every tile displays unique variations in veining, movement, and color. These differences are inherent characteristics of Arabescato marble and give every installation a distinctive appearance.

Technical Specifications

Natural stone dimensions, thickness, shade, and veining may vary slightly between pieces.

Recommended Applications

• Bathroom Floors and Vanity Walls: Creates a refined Italian marble setting with bold natural movement and a luminous polished finish.

• Shower Walls and Surrounds: Suitable for full-height shower walls when installed with the appropriate waterproofing system, mortar, grout, and sealer.

• Kitchen Backsplashes: Provides a dramatic natural-stone focal point behind cooktops, countertops, and cabinetry.

• Entryways and Living Areas: Adds timeless European character to foyers, hallways, fireplace surrounds, and decorative feature walls.

• Commercial Interiors: Suitable for boutique hotels, luxury retail spaces, reception areas, and other light-to-moderate traffic environments.

Installation and Handling Guidelines

Important: Natural Marble Installation

• Inspect Before Installation: Examine all material before cutting or installation. Confirm that its natural color, veining, and variation are suitable for the project.

• Dry-Lay and Blend: Open several boxes and arrange the tiles before setting. Blend lighter, darker, heavily veined, and lightly veined pieces for a balanced installation.

• Use White Mortar: Install light-colored marble with a premium white mortar approved for natural stone. Gray mortar may affect the appearance of pale or translucent marble.

• Confirm Mortar Compatibility: Some natural marbles can be moisture-sensitive. Consult the mortar manufacturer and installer to determine the appropriate setting material.

• Seal Before Grouting: Apply a penetrating sealer suitable for polished marble before grouting to reduce staining, pigment absorption, and grout haze.

• Use Marble-Safe Grout: Select unsanded grout or another product approved for polished natural stone. Test it on a spare tile before completing the installation.

• Waterproof Wet Areas: Shower installations require a properly prepared and waterproofed substrate in accordance with applicable building and tile-industry standards.

Care and Maintenance

• Clean with warm water and a neutral-pH cleaner formulated for natural stone.

• Avoid vinegar, lemon, acidic bathroom cleaners, bleach, abrasive powders, and harsh scrubbing pads, which may etch or dull the polished surface.

• Wipe up spills promptly, especially oils, cosmetics, wine, coffee, and strongly pigmented substances.

• Reseal periodically according to the sealer manufacturer’s recommendations and the level of moisture or use.

Design Profile

• Style: Italian classical, contemporary luxury, Art Deco, and high-contrast modern interiors.

• Visual Character: A bright white marble field with expressive gray and charcoal arabesque-style veining.

• Coordinating Fixtures: Polished chrome, brushed nickel, matte black, and champagne bronze.

• Coordinating Materials: White oak, dark walnut, lacquered cabinetry, glass, brass, and complementary white or gray stone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Arabescato Deluxe marble require sealing?

Yes. Arabescato Deluxe is genuine natural marble and should be protected with a penetrating sealer suitable for polished stone. Sealing before grouting is especially important.

Can 12" x 24" Arabescato marble be installed on shower walls?

Yes. Its 3/8" thickness is suitable for many interior wall installations, including shower surrounds, when installed over a properly waterproofed substrate with compatible setting materials.

Can polished Arabescato marble be used on bathroom floors?

Yes, although polished marble can become slippery when wet. Consider the room’s conditions and applicable slip-resistance requirements before installing it in frequently wet floor areas. It is generally better suited to shower walls than shower floors.

What is the difference between Arabescato and Carrara marble?

Carrara marble generally has a gray-white background with softer, more linear veining. Arabescato typically displays a brighter white field with bolder gray veining that forms sweeping, circular, or web-like patterns.

Will every tile match the product photographs?

No. Each tile is cut from genuine natural stone and will vary in color, veining, pattern, and crystalline structure. Product photography should be considered representative rather than an exact match.