Product Overview

CalaVerde Calacatta Green 12" x 24" Marble Tile introduces expressive botanical color and the timeless character of natural marble to sophisticated interior spaces. Its creamy white and pale sage background is crossed by flowing veins in mint, emerald, and deep forest green, creating dramatic movement from tile to tile.

The large-format 12" x 24" profile reduces the number of grout joints and gives the natural veining more room to flow across floors and walls. Available in polished and honed finishes, CalaVerde can create either a luminous, high-gloss statement or a softer, contemporary appearance. Each tile provides 2 square feet of coverage.

Ideal for bathroom floors, shower walls, kitchen backsplashes, fireplace surrounds, foyers, and decorative feature walls, this genuine marble tile transforms ordinary surfaces into one-of-a-kind natural-stone installations.

Technical Specifications

Natural marble varies in shade, veining, markings, crystalline structure, dimensions, and thickness. These variations are inherent characteristics of the stone.

Recommended Applications

• Bathroom Floors and Vanity Walls: Creates an organic, spa-inspired interior with dramatic green marble movement.

• Full-Height Shower Walls: Showcases the stone’s flowing veining across expansive vertical surfaces with fewer grout joints.

• Kitchen and Butler’s-Pantry Backsplashes: Adds rich botanical color behind countertops, ranges, open shelving, and custom cabinetry.

• Foyers and Living Areas: Creates a memorable natural-stone surface across entryway floors, fireplace surrounds, and feature walls.

• Hospitality and Retail Interiors: Suitable for boutique hotels, restaurants, reception spaces, and luxury retail environments with appropriate installation.

Installation and Handling Guidelines

Important: Green Marble Installation

• Inspect Before Installation: Examine all tiles before cutting or setting. Installation generally constitutes acceptance of the material.

• Dry-Lay and Blend: Open several cartons and arrange the tiles before installation. Blend lighter, darker, heavily veined, and quieter pieces throughout the surface.

• Confirm Moisture Sensitivity: Certain green marbles may react to moisture from conventional cement-based mortars. Consult the stone supplier and setting-material manufacturer to determine whether a rapid-setting or epoxy-based mortar is required.

• Use White Setting Material: When a cement-based mortar is approved, use a premium white large-and-heavy-tile mortar suitable for natural stone. Dark mortar may affect the appearance of light-colored marble.

• Prepare a Rigid Substrate: Natural-stone floors require a flat, structurally sound substrate that meets the stricter deflection requirements applicable to stone tile.

• Achieve Proper Mortar Coverage: Large-format tiles require sufficient mortar coverage and complete edge support. Periodically lift installed tiles to verify coverage.

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

• Use Marble-Safe Grout: Choose unsanded grout or another grout approved for delicate natural stone. Test all installation products on spare material first.

• Waterproof Wet Areas: Shower walls require a properly prepared waterproofing assembly behind the marble.

• Include Movement Joints: Provide movement accommodation according to applicable tile-industry standards and project conditions.

Care and Maintenance

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

• Avoid vinegar, lemon, acidic bathroom cleaners, abrasive powders, bleach, and harsh scrubbing pads.

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

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

• Use rugs or protective mats in high-traffic areas to help preserve polished surfaces.

Design Profile

• Style: Organic modern, botanical luxury, European contemporary, Victorian revival, and Art Deco.

• Visual Character: A creamy white and sage marble field animated by expressive green veining.

• Polished Finish: Enhances color depth, crystalline detail, and light reflection.

• Honed Finish: Produces a softer, low-sheen surface with a relaxed contemporary character.

• Coordinating Fixtures: Unlacquered brass, champagne bronze, polished nickel, chrome, and matte black.

• Coordinating Materials: Walnut, white oak, dark green cabinetry, warm white plaster, glass, and complementary CalaVerde mosaics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CalaVerde Calacatta Green genuine marble?

Yes. It is genuine natural marble featuring a light background and naturally occurring green veining. Every tile will display unique color and pattern variation.

Can 12" x 24" Calacatta Green marble be installed in a shower?

Yes, it is suitable for properly waterproofed shower walls. Smaller mosaics are generally preferred for shower floors because they conform more easily to the drainage slope and provide additional grout joints for traction.

Is polished or honed Calacatta Green marble better?

Polished marble provides stronger color contrast and a reflective finish. Honed marble offers a softer, more subdued appearance and typically shows minor etching less prominently. The best choice depends on the desired aesthetic and application.

Can it be used on bathroom floors?

Yes. Both finishes can be used on appropriate interior bathroom floors, although polished marble may become slippery when wet. Review the project’s slip-resistance requirements before installation.

Does CalaVerde marble require sealing?

Yes. Apply a penetrating sealer suitable for natural marble before grouting and reseal periodically based on use, moisture exposure, and the sealer manufacturer’s instructions.

What is the difference between Calacatta Green and Ming Green marble?

Calacatta Green typically has a creamy white or pale background with dramatic green veining. Ming Green generally has a more consistently pale jade or mint-green body with softer white movement.

Will all tiles match the product photographs?

No. Product photographs represent the general appearance of the stone. Natural veining, shade, markings, and color intensity will vary between individual tiles and production lots.