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| Other Names | Bianco Michelangelo Marble, Statuario Michelangelo Marble, Calacata Michelangelo Marble | |
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| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Italy | |
| Fire Performance | 0 flame spread (per ASTM E 84) | |
| Freeze Thaw Resistance | Good | |
| Panel Sizes | Up to 4'×8' (1220mm×2440mm) | |
| Structural Performance (on Honeycomb) | Excellent |
Calacatta Michelangelo Marble is a refined white marble defined by sweeping gray veining layered with soft taupe and subtle warm undertones. Broader areas of pale white are intersected by fluid mineral movement, where delicate lines and diffuse tonal shifts create a surface that feels balanced yet expressive. The overall composition carries a quiet depth, with transitions between light and shadow that give Calacatta Michelangelo Marble a composed, architectural presence.
For exterior use, Calacatta Michelangelo Marble can be incorporated into parapet cladding, exterior column wraps, or integrated facade detailing where a softer tonal expression is desired. Within interior environments, Calacatta Michelangelo Marble can shape feature walls in residential towers, frame elevator vestibules, or define lounge areas and circulation paths, where its soft movement contributes to a calm and cohesive spatial experience.
As a thin layer of Calacatta Michelangelo Marble bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing, StonePly panels provide a lightweight solution suited for vertical applications. This construction method allows for easier handling and installation while supporting consistent panel geometry and maintaining the visual integrity of the stone across larger surface areas.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Calacatta Michelangelo Marble, please contact StonePly for more information.
You are probably more familiar with marble than you realize. From Michelangelo's mighty carrara marble David, to the intricately carved cenotaphs of the Taj Mahal, to the royal Marble Arch of Buckingham Palace, marble has been the stuff of civilized architecture and art for centuries. Being a form of limestone, it is softer than granite, making it more susceptible to deterioration and wear but a simple, regular maintenance routine will keep marble looking beautiful.
Marble has a soft, sophisticated aura. Small interior spaces will especially benefit from marble's less "busy" feel when compared to granite thanks to its large, flowing veins.
Certain marbles can be “book matched,” meaning the edges of two panels are paired to create a mirror image. Book matching's effect is best expressed on large panels.