The latest trend in Quartz Countertop design has been a huge influx of Calacatta Quartz countertop options. There are many questions surrounding Calacatta style quartz-like what does Calacatta mean? Is it Calacatta, Calcatta, Calcuta, or something else? What is the difference between different Calacatta styles? Which one is the best?
We will try to answer some of those questions for you. First off, we prefer to spell and pronounce it as Calacatta and the most important thing to note is that this Quartz style is named after its natural stone counterpart, the Calacatta Marble.
Is Calacatta Quartz Countertops Expensive?
Calacatta Quartz is generally more expensive than most other patterns available. The primary reason for the higher cost is the intricate molds and additional time required to create the veining. Manufacturing solid or less uniform patterns is much easier and cheaper. While there are more affordable brands and options increasingly available, we recommend sticking to a reputable brand for any white quartz. This ensures you avoid countertops filled with resin and prone to staining. The higher-priced Calacatta quartz options also offer a brighter white and better polish, which enhances the veining in the stone.
Should I choose Calacatta Quartz for my kitchen?
There are many variables to identify before choosing which style of quartz to go with. Some of the advantages of choosing a Calacatta style are:
- Versatility – White and grey work with so many different cabinet, paint, and decor themes so it is really hard to go wrong.
- Backsplash – Calacatta quartz is by far the best-looking material to match and flow into your kitchen backsplash. It is important to identify if book-matched slabs are required and available to achieve the best results.
- Waterfalls – Just like flowing the veining in the countertops into the backsplash is an awesome look, flowing the countertop down a waterfall is a growing trend.
- Timelessness – It seems that this Calacatta craze is still in its early days and is here to stay for the foreseeable future. It is highly unlikely that we will see it go out of style anytime soon.
- Investment – The above-mentioned “pros” of choosing Calacatta Quartz make this choice a great investment and is definitely worthwhile to pay the difference between the cost of this option vs other lower-cost patterns and styles.
One of the Only Times We Advise Against Calacatta
We typically advise against investing in Calacatta quartz countertops when working with a very narrow surface or small countertop. The veining will end shortly after it begins, preventing you from achieving the full visual impact that Calacatta can offer in larger projects with waterfalls, backsplashes, or large islands.
Overall, Calacatta quartz is a great choice in most cases. It allows you to achieve the look of rare marble without breaking the bank. Being quartz instead of marble, it is also much easier to maintain, non-porous, and doesn’t require sealing like natural stone.
