the classic italian beauty
design: oh joy! + project m. plus / photo: bethany nauert
a majestic material for versatile design statements
our carrara tile collection is a classic white stone with a mixed fleuri & vein cut that blend to create subtle yet distinctive patterns. perfect for the contemporary setting and an elegant surface material for bathrooms, kitchens and floor.
design: arazi levine / photo: joyelle west
why we love carrara
taking its name from the luminous white mountains spiraling out of the ground surrounding carrara, italy, carrara marble has had a staggering history. continuously mined from these mountains, carrara has been used by the romans onwards. this majestic stone has adorned palaces and cathedrals–and now contemporary homes and public spaces–an enduring, classic mark of good taste.
design: oh joy! + project m. plus / photo: bethany nauert
the pinnacle of fine stone
inspiring art, architecture and design since the roman empire, adorning the pantheon and forming rome's trajan column… carrara would inspire michelangelo’s pieta and leonardo’s david. seen as a mark of wealth, the greeks and romans used it in their homes and this material flourished again with the renaissance and victorian eras and once again today it enjoys enduring appeal. this is a stone for the ages.
design: oh joy! + project m. plus / photo: bethany nauert
product specifications
technical specifications
non freeze thaw resistant
radiant heating compatible
uv resistant
heat resistant
stove backsplash
sink backsplash
exterior floor
interior floor
heavy residential
light commercial
interior wall
exterior wall
fireplace surround
shower floor + wall
* see material guidelines guide for specific requirements
for more information, see our tile variation & imperfections guide
read before you buy this tile
do i need to seal carrara tiles?
like most natural stone, carrara requires sealing (before & after grouting) to prevent staining and help with repelling water.
if your tile is porous or if using a dark grout, clé recommends Stonetech Heavy Duty Sealer from laticrete as a pre-grout treatment.
for all other sealing and protecting, clé recommends Stonetech BulletProof Sealer from laticrete.
for more information about sealing please see our carrara installation & maintenance guides.
do you offer trim for your carrara tile?
at clé we follow the international model of no trim and highly recommend our clients to do the same. below are the trim alternatives we recommend for this collection.
- if your project needs to turn a corner either inwardly or outwardly, mitering the tiles to meet seamlessly in a corner gives it the cleanest, crafted finish.
- a visible stone tile edge can be honed to make the side match the main surface of the tile.
- like with any of our tiles, you can also build out the sheetrock so that the surface of the finished sheetrock is flush with the surface of the tile.
for more detailed recommendations about trim, please see our trim guide.
